What is Quartz? The Solution for Commercial and Residential Surfaces (Removed)
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Quartz surfacing is a man-made material, consisting of over 90% natural quartz crystal. In this course you will discover the other components behind the beauty, durability and flexibility of this surfacing material. You will see the composition, production and quality assurance processes that go into making the material and the resultant attributes, capabilities, and the installation basics of quartz surfacing materials.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Explain the attributes of quartz as a mineral and quartz surfacing as a manufactured product including the testing to look for to ensure durable long lasting use.
- Identify the raw material components of quartz, the role each plays in the performance of the finished product and explain the manufacturing process.
- Identify installation basics and fabrication techniques that lead to accuracy and efficiency.
- List the certifications that ensure quartz surfacing meets health, safety and performance requirements.
- Recall the range of quartz surfacing applications.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Mark Kieckhafer on behalf of Wilsonart. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Mark Kieckhafer
Title: Director, Sales Effectiveness & Industry Segmentation, Wilsonart
Background: Mark Kieckhafer began his career within the laminate industry immediately out of college in the fall of 1989 working for the manufacturer of Wilsonart Brand Decorative Laminate. His career spans more than 27 years with Wilsonart, a leader in engineered surfaces, where he has performed numerous sales functions in the companies Laminate, Adhesives and Flooring business units. Mark served as the Sales Director for Wilsonart’s Specification Team, directing the company’s sales efforts to non-buying customers such as Architects, Interior Designers and End Users. Currently, he is focused on helping to enable their entire sales organization as Director, Sales Effectiveness which includes focusing on meeting customer needs in the industries Wilsonart serves: Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Office, Retail & Residential. Mark earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Norbert College in DePere, WI. He also studied International Business at the University of Salzburg in Austria. Currently, Mark resides with his two sons in Belton, Texas.
