This course will better inform the designer on quartz, the history and its relationship with quartz surfacing materials. Quartz has played a unique role in the history of quartz surfacing materials. Its unique properties have made it into an exceptional material in the building industry. This course will help you gain a general understanding of quartz an the unique manufacturing process of Quartz surfacing materials. You will also gain insight on the differences between solid surfaces, stone surfaces and quartz surfaces. At the conclusion of the course you should also know what Microban is and how when used as an additive to quartz surfacing materials can become an antimicrobial surface, mold and mildew resistant.

Learning Objectives:

Upon Completion Of This Course, You Will Have A Better Understanding Of What:

-Quartz Surfacing Material Is, And:
-The role Quartz has played in history
-Where Quartz can be found
-The physical properties of Quartz
-What the Breton manufacturing process is
-Differences between acrylic solid surfaces, stone, and Quartz surfaces
-Combining Quartz surfacing material, and Microban® antimicrobial material