Lithofin Day.

[Old Mod]

So today,
@JulianSidney, @GaryTheTiler and myself,
all went down to Arlesford in Hampshire, to
spend the day with Uncle Bob,
aka @Lithofin BOB our resident mad scientist!
And all we got was this bloody t-shirt!

Oh and hat, and sandwiches and coffee and biscuits!

Turns out Bob's not a mad scientist after all!!
Just bloody mad!

But what he is, is an extremely knowledgeable man with many many years of hands on experience in his field.
Everything from prepping, cleaning and sealing right thro to restoration, and repolishing.
He is an absolute wealth of information that extends well beyond that of your average corporate instructor!
and.............he's truly nice guy.

We were very warmly welcomed, and looked after all day.

Doesn't matter what level of knowledge you possess, there is plenty more to learn or even to reaffirm what you think you might know.
The day is very comprehensive and is tailored to suit everybodies needs.
Can't recommend it enough!
Make time, go visit!

Oh and we got one more thing too!


............. a shed load of literature.


Cheers Bob!

 

[Lithofin BOB]

Thanks mate , had a very cool day with you guys, was great to see you !!

 

[On one]

I've never met Bob, but over the past few years he's been a godsend on a number of occasions.

 

[Dumbo]

I've got his mobile no its under god

 

[hmtiling]

I've never met Bob, but over the past few years he's been a godsend on a number of occasions.

He's pulled me out of the poo too

 

[Old Mod]

He's pulled me out of the poo too

Someone's always having to pull you out Harry!

 

[J Sid]

yes marc I second that
a really great day and would recommend it to all, whatever your ability, and I got to meet three legends
thanks for the hat @Lithofin BOB

 

[Spud]

Big thanks to Bob ,I learnt loads today and was really impressed with the product range and support Lithofin offer top,products and top bloke in Bob , thanks to Marc for organising it and great to meet you Julian

 

[Old Mod]

Ok, so this is a little embarrassing!
I've been talking with Julian for so long now and thro so many different mediums, that It certainly didn't feel like I was meeting him for the first time today, (but in fact it was) and he's still the same bloke I speak to on a regular basis!
I just know what he looks like now.
He's also someone I'm pleased to be able to call a friend!

 

[J Sid]

thanks Marc, good to talk in person for once, and to meet Gary.

 

[One Day]

thanks Marc, good to talk in person for once, and to meet Gary.

Aye, Gary is alright!

 

[Qwerty]

Sorry I couldn't make it boys..... was really looking forward to it too!

 

[Old Mod]

Sorry I couldn't make it boys..... was really looking forward to it too!

No worries Geoff, you weren't missed!

Did give us the opportunity to talk about you tho!
Give Bob a call Geoff, organise the next one, then maybe a few others will join you.

 

[Old Mod]

Certainly one of the most useful things we picked up was the fact that on their website there is a complete set of printable method statements.
These can not only be used for a fitters reference, they are also a useful tool that can be left with a client when your project is completed.
This way, not only do they have all the relevant information pertaining to their particular wall or floor, but they can not be left in any doubt as to what their own individual maintenance program should consist of.
Sounds like a great way to ensure that there is no miscommunication between yourself and the client.
There are also specific after care service cards available, which are completed by the installer on completion of works.

 

[J Sid]

yes marc, been looking to get this sort of package to for clients to have on completion, for stone or porcelain job. Will also add a sheet with what the tile was and grout colour was used.
only thing missing are nice Lithofin folders to put it in for each job

thanks @Lithofin BOB good idea

 

[Sean Kelly]

Oooooooo. I thought my beanie hat was a special limited edition!

Sounds like a fab day was had by all.

 

[J Sid]

beanie, sadly not that limited anymore but the day was excellent and would highly recommend it, and your not to far away.
Bob make a great cuppa and sandwiches

 

[Lithofin BOB]

Don't panick Sean !!! Yours was special edition










Something on my shoe that day

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Those hats look great!

 

[Lithofin BOB]

Think we need to get some hats ordered!!

 

[J Sid]

this afternoon was the first chance I have had to look though all the bits Bob sent us home with.
loads of info to read and a great box of all the cleaning products in sample size bottles.
what I have also done was spent a bit of time on the website printing bits for customer hand over package and found this
Lithofinder | Lithofin - http://www.lithofin.co.uk/en-gb/lithofinder
a great tool everyone should have saved on the phone or computer