Stop second-guessing your material recommendations—become the solid surface expert your clients trust.
What is Solid Surfaces Workshop?
This course is for interior designers who want to deepen their expertise in selecting and specifying countertops for residential or commercial projects. It’s ideal designers looking to enhance their ability to advise clients on the functional and aesthetic benefits of different solid surface materials.
You might feel…
> Unfamiliar on Countertop Materials
Unsure about the best materials to recommend to clients or how to weigh the pros and cons of different options.
> Difficulty Communicating Material Benefits to Clients
It can be challenging to clearly articulate why one countertop material is a better choice than another based on a client’s needs, lifestyle, or budget.
> Fearful of Making Costly Mistakes
Not wanting to make suggestions about material for a project, leading to potential client dissatisfaction or costly repairs.
> Trouble Understanding Fabrication and Installation
You may hesitate knowing how different countertop materials are fabricated and installed, which is essential when making accurate recommendations and planning for project timelines.
If you’re looking for…
> Expert Knowledge
A deeper understanding of countertop materials like granite, marble, quartz, and quartzite to make informed decisions.
> Confidence
The ability to recommend the right materials for different projects without second-guessing themselves.
> Client Satisfaction
Tips on how to educate clients, set realistic expectations, and create designs that align with their lifestyle and needs.
If you’re looking for…
> Expert Knowledge
A deeper understanding of countertop materials like granite, marble, quartz, and quartzite to make informed decisions.
> Confidence
The ability to recommend the right materials for different projects without second-guessing themselves.
> Client Satisfaction
Tips on how to educate clients, set realistic expectations, and create designs that align with their lifestyle and needs.
What’s Inside
Solid Surfaces Workshop?
12 Video Lessons
Mark explains the pros & cons to each surface, shows you them at the slab yard and how to best maintain each product.
The Solid Surfaces Workshop Worksheet
Downloadable pdf that outlines the pros & cons of each material, tips for fabricators and care & maintenance of each stone.
Community
Other entrepreneurs who are industry professionals like you who are eager to learn and grow their businesses
Solid Surface Workshop
$197
- Immediate access
- Worksheet to guide your clients
- Extra savings if you pay one time*
Furniture, Finishes & Accessories
$397
Ready to transform your design process and boost your bottom line?
Join us in the Furniture, Finishes, and Accessories Online Course and start offering the complete, fully furnished projects your clients are looking for!
SSW + FFA 101
$497
Maximize the investment you're about to make into your career.
WHAT THE STUDENTS ARE SAYING
I am thankful to Mark, for his wisdom in the stone world, but more importantly, for his integrity that he lives by.
His professionalism is unmatched. Very few people in his field are as passionate as he is with regard to finding the “solution” to whatever problem arises from working with stone.
He does a great job communicating what the options are up front & setting a realistic expectation of the final result.
Solid Surface Workshop
$197
- Immediate access
- Worksheet to guide your clients
- Extra savings if you pay one time*
Furniture, Finishes & Accessories
$397
Ready to transform your design process and boost your bottom line?
Join us in the Furniture, Finishes, and Accessories Online Course and start offering the complete, fully furnished projects your clients are looking for!
SSW + FFA 101
$497
Maximize the investment you're about to make into your career.
MEET MARK ORTIZ
I have been working in the stone industry for over 30 years inspecting and solving all kinds of natural stone issues. My goal is always to help solve problems through accurate education and time tested solutions. Working together with designers, suppliers, contractors and homeowners calmly and honestly, has proven to be the best way to create satisfied customers and promote the use of natural stone.
Have confidence advising clients
on the functional and aesthetic benefits of different solid surface materials.
- Use the worksheet with your clients to guide them through the best material for their project
Solid Surface Workshop
$197
- Immediate access
- Worksheet to guide your clients
- Extra savings if you pay one time*
Furniture, Finishes & Accessories
$397
Ready to transform your design process and boost your bottom line?
Join us in the Furniture, Finishes, and Accessories Online Course and start offering the complete, fully furnished projects your clients are looking for!
SSW + FFA 101
$497
Maximize the investment you're about to make into your career.
Take a peek inside the Course…
> Here’s what you can expect from Solid Surfaces Workshop:
An overview video of the pros and cons to the material and an explanation of the material at the slab yard.
Mark shows you hands on what the material looks like and various things to consider when you’re using each material.