Advanced Countertop Training

Classes will run for 4 days with each day starting at 8:30am. Lunch will be provided daily along with transportation to and from class if needed. 

If you’ve already completed our Introduction to Stone Restoration training or have a basic knowledge of stone polishing and tools, our Pro-level training sessions can help you become the go-to expert in your area. 

Topics covered:

• Honing, polishing, and top-polishing techniques
• The types of diamonds and why they are important to know
• Honing black absolute and polishing black marble
• Testing and identifying dolomites
• Comparing serpentines and marble
• Permanently repairing cracked, spalled, or deeply eroded stone with “Dutchman Repairs”
• Grinding vs Seams
• Repairing cracks and edges
• Repairing of sink rails
• Guide to matching colors
• Handheld color matching
• Repairing single spots
• Applying and use of in-depth sealers
• How to use twist shims to level a countertop
• Minitop and UFO Texturing
• Proper masking techniques 
• Retrofitting Sinks and Repairing Rails
• Refinishing Quartz