Nathan Parsons
CEOThe Porcelain Slab Co.The Porcelain Slab Company's CEO Nathan Parsons has preached the gospel on why porcelain slabs can be a practical surface material since his first training in 2014. With over 16 years of experience in stone shops of various sizes, Mr. Parsons has been able to merge proper TCNA methodology with the procedures found in most stone shops. Asked about the need to understand the two industries of tile and stone, Mr. Parsons says "If you dont understand how to prep, flatten, mix thinset, or trowel, then you'll never get the slab to stick on the wall. But if you cant figure out how to transport, handle, manipulate or cut a slab, then you'll never get the chance to stick it." Offering his broad knowledge has allowed Mr. Parsons to train tile installers and fabricators of all shop sizes around the country.
Realizing that succesful porcelain slab installations required a strong tile background, Mr. Parsons decided it was invaluable to qualify as a Certified Tile Installer. Thus, in January 2025, Mr. Parsons passed his CTI Test, earning #1969. "It took me 7 years to get the boldness to take that test. It was the best decision I could have made to reaffirm my commitment to handling installations correctly."
Constantly learning from and listening to others led Mr. Parsons to start a podcast dedicated to the discussion of learning thru failure with GPTP. Parsons says regarding these conversations with other pros, "It's amazing how many lessons we all learned, at the same time, and in similar ways, but in our own unique markets. It's been so helpful to share those lessons with our listeners." You can find the podcast "Porcelain Predications" on Apple and Spotify.
Mr. Parsons is on youtube and instagram under Porcelain Panel Pro, or via the business website www.theporcelainslabcompany.com
Slab Savvy: How to Hire the Right Team for Porcelain Slab Projects (Available Live + On Demand)
Porcelain slabs are transforming the way we design kitchens, offering unmatched durability, sleek aesthetics, and expansive surfaces. But unlike tradi
…Porcelain slabs are transforming the way we design kitchens, offering unmatched durability, sleek aesthetics, and expansive surfaces. But unlike traditional materials, fabricators are often scared to work with the material. Add the investment of som
…Porcelain slabs are transforming the way we design kitchens, offering unmatched durability, sleek aesthetics, and expansive surfaces. But unlike traditional materials, fabricators are often scared to work with the material. Add the investment of some specialized equipment and labor to get fabricated and installed correctly, and not every trade pro is up to the task.
In this essential session for kitchen and bath designers, we’ll dive into the co
…Porcelain slabs are transforming the way we design kitchens, offering unmatched durability, sleek aesthetics, and expansive surfaces. But unlike traditional materials, fabricators are often scared to work with the material. Add the investment of some specialized equipment and labor to get fabricated and installed correctly, and not every trade pro is up to the task.
In this essential session for kitchen and bath designers, we’ll dive into the core knowledge you need to make smart decisions when selecting fabricators and installers for porcelain slab work. You’ll learn why designer education is critical, how to spot red flags, and what questions to ask before trusting your design to a team.
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