Hands-On Stone Restoration Training Program

The entire seminar will span 4 days and will start at 9 AM and end when someone cries Uncle. Lunch will be provided daily. Transportation will be provided to and from class, if needed as well.

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Also Included: 

* A digital copy of the MB NATURAL STONE MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION BOOK
*Membership to the SureShine Service Network as an MB Stone Certified Professional – $50 value

Day 1 – Equipment Basics 9AM: For the Novice student, who will need a more thorough introduction to stone restoration and hands-on practice using the tools and machinery needed for the job.

Day 2 – Introductions 9 AM: Topics covered on Day 2 will be introductions to:

• Stone Basics
• Tools of the Trade

Day 3 – Repairs and Reconditioning 9 AM: Topics covered on Day 3 include:

• Various Repairs
• Granite Reconditioning

Day 4 – Stripping, Refinishing, Polishing 9 AM: Topics covered on Day 4 include:

• Stripping
• Maintenance
• Skill evaluation

NOTE: Day-by-Day outline is not indicative of the order the training is conducted and we are constantly adding to the list to provide the most comprehensive training experience available.

To provide a more conducive learning experience, and to ensure all students have an opportunity to work the equipment, classes will be limited to 10-12 students. Join us for this one-of-a-kind, interactive training experience.

* NOTE: Listing is not indicative of the order the training is conducted and we are constantly adding to the list to provide the most comprehensive training experience available

Introductions & Background
Basic petrography (Stone identification and understanding)

The Maintenance of Natural Stone (Lecture & Hands-on)
Examples and Samples of Machines and Equipment
Refinishing Natural Stone-Lippage Removal, Honing, Polishing (to include both dry and wet polishing techniques)
Tools of the Trade-What makes it all Happen (Diamonds are not just a girls best friend)
Stain Removal (a little Witchcraft)
Chip And Crack Repair (floors and counters)
Shower Stall Restoration along with caulking and grout repair.
Countertop Restoration (Marble, Granite, & Engineered stone.)
Intensive Grout Cleaning techniques and equipment
Chip and crack repair

How To Get Started In the Stone Restoration Industry
Pre Qualification of the customer.
Marketing, Pricing, Contracts, Advertising, Profiting

All topics covered will be demonstrated by instructors to show the procedure. Then students will have the opportunity to get on machines and work what they have been shown for themselves. During this course, each student will fix a crack, polish a vertical and horizontal piece of stone, and hone and polish a floor section using one of our Klindex planetary and/or a Swing machines. And, don’t forget, we will be available after the official end of each days training session for students that wish to get some additional practice and to make sure students have a grasp of everything we covered.

Our class location is in our new facility in North Carolina Class will be held at 2301 Industrial Park Drive Wilson, NC 27893.

*There will be transportation available from the hotel to the class everyday and lunch will also be provided.
**The class and conversation continue as we share dinner together as well. Of course this is optional.

For those who desire even more in depth interaction with our expert trainers, MB STONE now also offers this training as a private class. We ask you have at least 5 students. It will be 21 hours of instruction presented in a two 10.5 hour or three 7 hour days. These classes will follow the same core topics listed above but in an even more dynamic fashion with lots of hands on training.

This class is endorsed by MB Stone and promises the same level of stone expertise that is the hallmark of our company. As always, MB Stone is committed to “Education Before Any Sale.”

WANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ALL THAT WILL BE COVERED IN THIS TRAINING? Please contact the office at 888-509-5831. Don’t delay. Sign up today.

*Have specific training needs?
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Pro level training to include advanced repairs,  and refinishing.

Class will run for 4 days with each day starting at 9:00 AM. Lunch will be provided daily along with transportation to and from class if needed.

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This class is for the those who want to take their business and revenue to the next level. Learn what will make you the go-to expert in your area. Before attending this class, you should have already completed our Introduction to Restoration training or have a basic knowledge of stone polishing and tools

Below is a list of topics covered

• Diamond type and when to use
• Grinding
• Resin fill travertine (pans)
• Resin fill joints
• Working with sanded grout
• Detail Edging
• Compounds Differences
• ID hollow vs debonded tiles
• Injecting for hollow tiles
• Dutchman repairs
• Corner repairs
• Epoxy vs acrylic
• Butt joints – creating new joints
• Planetary vs mono rotary  – When to use which and what the differences are
• Texturing/Antiquing
• Splattering Problems
• Masking
• Refinishing different types of stone together
• Tile replacement
• Install membrane correctly
• ID characteristics of bad install
• Regrouting
• Controlling water
• Manipulating lighting
• Working around inlays

Professional Countertop training class will be held in address below:

2301 Industrial Park Dr
Wilson, NC 27896