Hi,

Just wanted to know if anyone had done a 5 day floor and wall tile course at Bal in Stoke as im on the course in a couple of weeks and just wanted to get an honest view

I have, it's a sound course.

You will really enjoy the course, it's packed full of great hands on and knowledge, say hello to Dave, Gareth and James for me.......Gaz

Did the Bal course with Gareth in Bristol, was a excellent course and top tutor!

I did it some time ago mind. But it's only got better since I beleive, and it was very good then.

Did a long time ago and it was free then, You get a good run on their materials

Yes you're right mate. Perhaps there's an up and down side to that though hey? You learn about a good adhesive there, but just that one.

I think at one point they even used to pay for the accomodation of those travelling far. A very good way to get their name out there and a clear winner as checkout the adhesive poll. They've obviously had quite the unique chance and taken it and it paid of, as a result we're fixing with adhesives that fix the same weight as normal adhesive using 60% less - how mad is that?!

I say we won in the end. And I hope the prices get better, but don't we all with all good things? (cars, houses, shares even).

The course is a good one though. I *think* they may even be able to get you involved in getting yourself NVQ qualified IF that's your preference.

Originally Posted by Dan

Yes you're right mate. Perhaps there's an up and down side to that though hey? You learn about a good adhesive there, but just that one.

I think at one point they even used to pay for the accomodation of those travelling far. A very good way to get their name out there and a clear winner as checkout the adhesive poll. They've obviously had quite the unique chance and taken it and it paid of, as a result we're fixing with adhesives that fix the same weight as normal adhesive using 60% less - how mad is that?!

I say we won in the end. And I hope the prices get better, but don't we all with all good things? (cars, houses, shares even).

The course is a good one though. I *think* they may even be able to get you involved in getting yourself NVQ qualified IF that's your preference.

It's what you call "superb marketing"

Thanks Guys - Cant wait. Glad ive booked it now, even more glad that ive found this forum because the main reason i booked Bal was due to a thread on this forum - and just heard good words about the place since.

Cheers again.