Natural stone is one of the most used building products in the world with increased sales for the design and dealer communities. This 1-hour session is designed for design professionals to gain a full understanding of natural stone as a building material. Learn about various stones (limestone, travertine, onyx, marble, soapstone, and granite with an emphasis on quartzite) and their inherent characteristics and behavior in a home environment. Obtain information about common quarrying techniques, fabrication, and finishing methods. With this understanding, you'll enhance your ability to confidently guide clients to select the proper stone, fabrication technique, and finish for your projects.

Presenter: Kristin Holder is the Director of Product & Business Development at Dwyer Marble & Stone and a certified Natural Stone Institute CEU Speaker. She is a corporate trainer and involved in the product selection of natural stone materials and brand development of ENVI Surfaces distributed nationally. She consults and works collaboratively with architects, interior designers, kitchen & bath professionals, & fabricators on the proper specification for interior and exterior flooring, wall cladding, and countertop material.