CARP 060H - Solid and Stone Surfaces

Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP 040B
Advisory:READ 022 or appropriate placement; MATH 070 or appropriate placement

This course is designed to meet the needs of indentured apprentices with the State of California who are interested in the mill and cabinet work industry. The course provides both basic and advanced assembly and installation techniques for solid surface, natural stone, and manufactured materials. Topics include various products, designs, materials, accessories, maintenance, repairs and safety considerations. Discussions about typical applications for different surface types aid in the identification of suitable materials. Students use the procedures covered in the course to fabricate countertops with backsplashes and create a design inlay.