Training / Course
Online course · self-paced
Substrate Preparation & Moisture Testing
How to assess, test and prepare concrete and screeds before resin, coatings, resilient flooring and waterproofing — and record it.
- 7 lessons from failure causes to sign-off
- 12-page course book (PDF)
- Excel test record: moisture, dew point, pull-off, handover
- Quiz with answers
Instant download · 14-day refund if it isn't what you expected · also in the Tender-Ready Bundle ($99)
The lessons
- 01
Why floors fail
The six causes of bond failure and how to read a failed piece.
- 02
Know your substrate
Concrete, screeds, calcium sulphate and existing floors: questions to ask before quoting.
- 03Free lesson
Moisture testing
RH probe, hood, CM, calcium chloride, plastic sheet and meters: methods and typical limits.
- 04
Preparing the surface
Surface profile (CSP), grinding, shot blasting and scarifying.
- 05
Testing the prepared surface
Pull-off strength, cleanliness and dew point, with a worked table.
- 06
Cracks, joints, repairs and priming
What bonded systems can and can't hide.
- 07
Records that protect you
The substrate handover record and how it links to your quote.
Questions
How is the course delivered?
You get an email with the download links straight after payment: the course book (PDF) and the Excel tools. Work through it at your own pace; there are no log-ins or deadlines.
Does it work in my country?
Yes. The method works with any English-language tender or standard contract. Examples use metric units; the tools work with any currency.
Do I get updates?
Yes. When a course is updated, buyers get the new version free.
Can I get a refund?
If the course isn't what you expected, ask within 14 days and you'll get a refund.