Granicrete Countertop Exam

Knowledge Assessment

Congratulations! You have put in the time and dedication to learn the skills for success with the Granicrete Original Countertop Resurfacing System.

Your show boards should be camera ready and you should be exam ready. If you received your training kits from Granicrete’s Phoenix headquarters, please take a picture of each with the name of its finished look to pictures@granicrete.com.

If you received your kit through a Granicrete Training Distributor, contact the distributor for their procedure for reviewing your finished practice boards.

This examination will take you 1-2 hours to complete. It is designed to help affirm the knowledge and understanding you have gained from the online videos and the training manual. The exam is not pass or fail but provides the opportunity for your “Coach” to review this system with you so that you will be confident to move forward in your installation opportunities.

Upon successful score of this exam and review of your finished samples we desire to present you with your Granicrete Certificate of Completion. Should you need to return to this page to complete the exam you are able to use the login option below to do so. Work completed will be saved for your return.

Upon completion of the exam you will receive an email from our corporate office confirming we have received your exam and pictures. Within a business days we will contact you with your test results and additional valuable information for you.

Wishing you the best,

Marc Winkelman, CEO

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1. Why does Granicrete require training and certification? Check all that apply.

2. Granicrete installations helps the consumer stretch their investment dollars?

True False

3. Our Crystal Top Epoxy is ... Check all that apply.

4. What is the value of taking a camera with you on your installations? Check all that apply.

5. Why is it important for you to control the estimation process?

6. Which type of wood does Granicrete recommend countertops be fabricated from for interior installations? Check all that apply.

7. If going over an existing tile countertop, what is likely required to be done for a successful installation?

8. When determining the type of faux edge to make when fabricating a new countertop, why is it important to know the height of the pull-out drawers of the lower cabinets?

9. What tools should be used when joining fabricated countertops?

10. Should appliances usually be removed before resurfacing countertops?

True False

11. Should walls, cabinets, and floors be covered before resurfacing countertops?

Yes No

12. What are some uses for Hydro Barrier Membrane?

13. What is the mixture for the brush coats?

14. Will the first brush coat be translucent as you will see through it to the countertop?

15. Will the second brush coat be translucent?

16. When doing your edges, what is the benefit of pulling the material back over to the top of the countertop?

17. While the edges are still wet you can begin your trowel coats?

True False

18. What is the mixture for the trowel coats?

19. You must scrape excess material off the top of the countertop when doing your 1st trowel coat?

True False

20. The second trowel coat is applied when the first coat is ...

21. Black speckling and veining can be achieved with Charcoal Acrylic Concrete Stain?

True False

22. Dispersion colorants are recognized for ... Check all that apply.

23. Acid-Free Stains ... Check all that apply.

24. Acrylic Concrete Stains ... Check all that apply.

25. Which of the following is not a coloring technique? Check all that apply.

26. Why is it important to spend time “playing “ with colorants on your own rather than on a paid installation?

27. When should a de-humidifier be used for Crystal Top Epoxy?

28. Although hot pads or trivets should always be used under any item from the oven or stove and for items like crock pots, the Crystal top been tested up to 500°F for indirect heat from an oven?

True False

29. Should Crystal Top be used for outdoor applications?

Yes No, not recommended

30. Deviating from the 1:1 Crystal Top Epoxy mix by adding more hardener will actually cause the epoxy to cure soft and perform poorly?

True False

31. Why would storing Crystal Top Epoxy in your car or truck be a problem? Check all that apply.

32. When is the earliest Crystal Top Epoxy should be torched?

33. What kind of torch should be used?

Propane Mapp gas

34. The angle of the flame should be at _______° to the surface and the end of the flame should be _____ inches from the surface so that the carbon dioxide at the end of the flame draws the bubbled of oxygen out to the epoxy. Fill in the blanks.

45 degrees 2-6 inches 45 degrees zero inches 90 degrees zero inches Trick question, a torch is not needed.

35. Is the purpose of the torch to draw air bubbles out of the epoxy or to heat the epoxy?

To draw air bubbles out To heat cure the epoxy

36. Does Granicrete recommend that dried Crystal Top epoxy be detailed to reduce scratching?

Yes No

37. What are ways of detailing Crystal Top Epoxy? Select any applicable...

38. WB-P53 enhances scratch and heat resistance of the cured Crystal Top Epoxy?

True False

39. Adding water to the WB-P53 will help flow, extend dry time, and reduce roller brush lines.

True False

40. Sanding of the dried Crystal Top Epoxy is suggested before applying WB-P53?

True False

41. Should Crystal Top Epoxy be used for sealing outdoor countertops?

Yes No

42. If doing an outdoor countertop, MDX is an acceptable substrate to apply Granicrete's Countertop Blend directly over?

Yes No

43. The purpose of "Detailing" countertops after the Crystal Top Epoxy dries is to reduce scratching, and reduce the Crystal Top gloss to look more like polished stone, and to increase performance.

Yes No

44. WB-P53 has little to no smell and may be applied using special foam rollers referenced in the U along with training videos for successful application.

True False

45. Before applying WB-P53 for a client you should practice using it first on some sample boards?

True False

46. WB-P53 coating never needs to be detailed after drying as it repels lint and dust during curing.

True False

47. Every customer of yours should receive a copy of the Countertop Care Sheet before completing the installation.

True False

48. The warranty of the installation is solely between you and your customer?

True False

49. If a Granicrete product does not look right when opening the package should you go ahead and use it, call or call Granicrete with your concern?

50. How might using Granicrete University be of benefit to you?

51. The Granicrete countertop surfacing system is ... Check all that apply.

52. Granicrete has a convenient and cost-effective way for you to order custom sales brochures, door hangers, site signs, and business cards.

True False

Application for Certification Subject to Exam Passing and Show Boards Approved Applicant's Statement and Acknowledgment: Granicrete products will be the only products used for installations connected to this certification. Receiving a certification from Granicrete International is limited to the purchase of products and in no way constitutes an agreement to warranty the installation of said products. I also agree that the issued certification of completion is the property of Granicrete International and would be promptly destroyed if my relationship with Granicrete International discontinues. I also accept that access and use of Granicrete's support systems is a privilege and not a right. I also acknowledge that the use of "Granicrete" in company name or web domain is reserved for Granicrete's distributors only. I will discontinue use of pictures, logo, trademarks of the Granicrete network immediately upon request of Granicrete International.

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