Decorative Concrete Training Center

"Inspire, Teach, Inform, & Support"

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS: Concrete countertops are in high demand from residentual and commercial consumers. Whether you are looking to begin a career in the growing field of decorative concrete or are an experienced applicator seeking to add to your available services, this class will deliver valuable information and skills you can use in successfully growing your business. LEARN: cast-in-place & pre-cast techniques; edge forming; sink, range, and plumbing blockouts; mixing and admixtures; reinforcement techniques & crack prevention; special effects, finishing, & sealing.

2 day class @ $400 per student if paid in advance - $450 if paid day of training

LIQUID METALLIC FLOORS: Like nothing you have seen before! This amazing flooring system has application from the largest commercial facilities to residential home owners. A floor that changes color as the lighting changes. Low material cost with high profit margins. Your limited only to your ability to create. LEARN: proper floor prepation; pigment to epoxy ratios, how to broadcast special metallics and color shifts, topcoating and maintenance.

1 day class @ $150 per student if paid in advance - $200 if paid day of training

CONCRETE COLORING TECHNIQUES: A basic class in the different techniques used to color existing concrete surfaces. LEARN: acid staining; water based staining; Miracote Liquid integral colors, color release agents for special effects.

1 day class @ $125 per student if paid in advance - $175 if paid day of training

OVERLAYS AND MICRO-TOPPINGS: A flagship service offering in the world of decorative concrete! Take any concrete surface, indoor or outdoor, and turn in into a work of art thru either a stampable overlay system or a thin mirco-topping. Color combinations are endless and customer are amazed with the outcomes. LEARN - surface prep/profiling; mix and application techniques; integral coloring techniques; staining and antiquing techniques; sealer options.

1 day class @ $150 per student if paid in advance - $200 if paid day of training

TURNING INTERIOR WOODEN FLOORS/SUBFLOORS

INTO CONCRETE WORKS OF ART: Few contractors are

knowledgeable of this alternative interior flooring system. With the "green"

movement in both new construction and remodeling, contractor and homeowners

are anxious to learn about this wonderful flooring system. LEARN - suitability for

application; installation of metal grid system; proper bed coating; high design and

finish techniques.

1 day class @ $150 per student if paid in advance - $200 if paid day of training

GARAGE AND INDUSTRIAL FLOORING SYSTEMS

(Epoxy and Polyaspartic): Residential and commercial garage floor

coatings is a booming industry. New advances in materials provide for fast turn

around times and greater productivity. This class will present two installion

methods - epoxy and polyaspartic.LEARN - surface prep/profiling; exopy

applications; polyaspartic applications; selecting the right top coatings.

1 day class @ $150 per student if paid in advance - $200 if paid day of training

HOW TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL CONTRACTING BUSINESS: We find this class to be a necessity for the startup or small business owner. Some of the greastest craftsmen fail in business because of a lack of understanding of how to properly structure and run their business. Doing the work and running a business are two different creatures. This class can help set you in the right direction. LEARN - Legal business structuring requirements; simplified accounting and bookkeeping methods; proper contractural language; personal and employee tax requirements, midigating customer complaints; where and how to make advertising effective; internet web site development/management.

1 day class @ $150 per student if paid in advance - $200 if paid day of training

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Come learn with the best! The Decorative Concrete Center is a "center of technical excellence" that will provide you with hands-on-training, product knowledge, skills, and tools available to help you and your business achieve a professional reputation and become more profitable.

TRAINING

Click HERE to request a space reservation in any of our scheduled classes.

We conduct both individual and group training sessions. Our group sessions are scheduled and announced in advance. Our "one-on-one" sessions can be scheduled to meet anyone's needs or schedule.

We recognize the need to offer choices in available products and installation techniques. We build relationships built on trust, confidence, customer service, professional training, and quality technical support. We strive to provide “Total Solutions” for all concrete projects.

Class sizes are held to a minimun to enhance your individual learning experience. You will be taught comprehensive skills, knowledge, and techniques that apply across the full sprectum of decorative concrete applications. Meet other applicators from across the country. Share experiences, network, and have a good time. You will leave the class feeling confident and inspired.