| Stone and Engineered Stone Fabrication Basics Stone and Engineered Stone Fabrication
This course will qualify you for the stone fabrication certification.
Where: Asheville, NC
Cost: $800.00 per person for two days
Optional third day for practice $300.00 per person
Are you thinking about entering the stone fabrication business? Do you want to brush up on your fabrication skills? This seminar has been designed to show you all the latest, up to date techniques and equipment available for the fabrication of stone. This two day program will include hands on training. This year per our students request we have added an optional third practice day for those who wish to gain additional experience. Sign up today, space is limited.
Selecting slabs for the task- sizes, degree of polish, consistency, imperfections, soundness, suitability and slab handling and storage. Layout and Cutting- book matching, vein matching and customer approval Laminating and sticking- purpose, adhesive selection, color matching and how to achieve tight joints Face Polishing- radial arm polishers and other polishing equipment, abrasives, and techniques Edge Shaping & Polishing- Equipment, abrasives and techniques Sink, Cooktop, and miscellaneous cut-outs- layout considerations, equipment, technique and mounting hardware Final Inspection before Installation Stain removal, sealers and protection Troubleshooting- many tips to solve your most difficult problems. |