Porcelain Fabrication Training

The International Surface Fabricators Association’s Porcelain Fabrication Training provides attendees with a combination of classroom instruction, live demonstrations, and hands-on fabrication experience for this increasingly popular material.

Led by experienced porcelain fabrication experts, this training equips fabricators with the skills and confidence needed to tackle real-world projects back at their shop. Participants will develop practical techniques, learn how to troubleshoot common challenges, and gain a deeper understanding of safety protocols and best practices.

This comprehensive course covers material education, handling, cutting, seaming, installation, polishing, and repairs — all designed to help fabricators expand their capabilities and meet growing customer demands. 

Training Includes:

• Material overview & comparison: porcelain, ultra-compact, sintered stone
• Application types: countertops, walls, floors, cladding & more
• Best practices for safety, storage, handling & tooling
• Water jet & bridge saw cutting techniques
• Seaming, miter cutting & edgework
• Sink cutouts, overhangs, L-shapes & corners
• Adhesives & approved substrates
• Installation: countertops, sinks, showers, fireplaces
• Polishing, finishing & surface repair
• Cleaning & maintenance tips

Why Attend:
✔ Learn from expert fabricators
✔ Gain hands-on, practical shop experience
✔ Develop troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
✔ Stay current with market trends and customer demands
✔ Build credibility as a trusted porcelain fabrication professional