Program Overview
Master Modern Materials With Confidence
As the demand for large-format porcelain continues to grow, successful fabricators are expanding beyond countertops into showers, feature walls, fireplaces, exterior cladding and other high-value vertical applications. But porcelain is not fabricated like quartz or granite, and treating it the same can lead to costly mistakes, including damaged material, unnecessary tooling expenses and missed opportunities. The ISFA Professional Porcelain Fabrication Training program is a comprehensive, hands-on course for fabricators working with porcelain, ultra-compact and sintered materials.
Whether you are new to these materials or looking to refine existing techniques, this course provides practical instruction in fabrication, tooling, installation, finishing and real-world problem-solving.
Course Curriculum
Skills Covered
The course combines material knowledge, equipment instruction and hands-on fabrication practice to support more consistent results in the shop and during installation.
Material Identification
Porcelain, ultra-compact and sintered materials
Receiving and Handling
Inspection, transportation and safe material movement
Cutting Techniques
Water jet, bridge saw and tension-relief cuts
Tooling and Feed Rates
Blade selection, sharpening and maintenance
Countertop Fabrication
Layout, sink cutouts, faucet holes and project assembly
Miters and Corners
L-shapes, mitered edges and corner applications
Seaming and Adhesives
Seam preparation, adhesive selection and application
Installation
Approved substrates and installation applications
Finishing and Repairs
Polishing, chip repair and scratch correction
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning practices and long-term surface care
Master Modern Materials With Confidence
As the demand for large-format porcelain continues to grow, successful fabricators are expanding beyond countertops into showers, feature walls, fireplaces, exterior cladding and other high-value vertical applications. But porcelain is not fabricated like quartz or granite, and treating it the same can lead to costly mistakes, including damaged material, unnecessary tooling expenses and missed opportunities. The ISFA Professional Porcelain Fabrication Training program is a comprehensive, hands-on course for fabricators working with porcelain, ultra-compact and sintered materials.
Whether you are new to these materials or looking to refine existing techniques, this course provides practical instruction in fabrication, tooling, installation, finishing and real-world problem-solving.
Skills Covered
The course combines material knowledge, equipment instruction and hands-on fabrication practice to support more consistent results in the shop and during installation.
How the Training Works
Participants work hands-on through every phase of a porcelain countertop project, beginning with material handling and inspection before moving into cutting, fabrication, seaming, installation and finishing.
Experienced instructors demonstrate each process, answer questions and help attendees understand how to prevent and troubleshoot common fabrication challenges in real-world shop applications.
Register for Porcelain Training
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Questions about the course? Contact the ISFA training team.