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Engineered stone is a decorative, durable surfacing material used in walls, floors, countertops, seating, stairs, vanities, and showers in commercial and residential applications. This course explores engineered stone, including its unique properties, fabrication, installation, and maintenance.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Examine the technical and performance characteristics of modern engineered stone and explain why engineered stone provides durable, long-lasting, impact-resistant horizontal and vertical surfaces.
- Identify the ingredients in engineered stone and explain why it is a sustainable surfacing solution for commercial and residential applications.
- Discuss why an antimicrobial technology used with some engineered stone products provides a continuous defense against the growth of microbes for the lifetime of the product.
- Examine best practices for incorporating engineered stone into commercial and residential projects.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Raffaella Salata on behalf of TREND Group USA, Inc.. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Raffaella Salata
Title: Artistic Designer, TREND Group USA, Inc.
Background: Raffaella Salata is a Senior Artistic Designer at Trend Group USA. She has been working in the glass mosaic industry since 2003, taking care of all types of projects worldwide, from small residential swimming pools to the façades of several famous hotels. Her deep knowledge of mosaic artistic techniques and design combined with her experience in the field allows her to understand every single project with a different perspective and meet the designer needs and job challenges with various solutions, always promoting the beauty and elegance of glass mosaic products.
