Intensive Precast Countertops 101
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Perform every detailed step of precast concrete countertops, from templating to installation, hands on.
Completely understand mix design, reinforcement and sealing, enabling you to have total confidence in your precast concrete countertops and sinks.
Learn quality! You will learn how to make a high-quality precast concrete countertop. Far beyond just a recipe or system for cranking out slabs of concrete, this class is in-depth enough to teach you all of theknowledge, understanding, tips and techniques to create a high-quality, high-priced concrete countertop that affluent clients will pay for.
Hear what our students are saying:
- "This class is, by far, the most intensive, useful and practical trade class I have ever taken. The projects we got to actually work on, techniques learned, and take home materials that we were given are superb. TAKE THIS CLASS if you want to perfect concrete countertops!” - Joe Riley
- "I recommend this class for anyone looking to make a business constructing concrete countertops. CCI gives you what you need to create your own superior product, not reproduce someone else's like other classes. Why learn a product when you can learn a true skill?" - Billy Denbow
- “I had been making concrete countertops for about a year based on another company’s training. I was receiving no support for issues I was having. Jeff ran a very important class reinstalling the confidence I had lost and answering, in depth, all my questions. Thanks again!” - Dan Wutzke
More testimonials about training at CCI.
What will I learn?
You will perform every step of precast concrete countertop making hands on. Groups of 2-4 students make a full L-shaped kitchen with an undermount sink and cantilever.
- templating
- forming
- reinforcing
- three from-scratch mix designs
- casting
- curing
- grinding and polishing
- edge routing
- slurrying/grouting
- acid staining, pigments and coloring
- instruction on reliable, commercially available sealing systems
- installation
This is an extremely intensive 3 days of learning, with lots of clsssroom time covering the why of what you're about to do, plus lots of shop time learning how to do it.
This class also includes a comprehensive 90+ page textbook. You also receive a framed diploma that shows are a Concrete Countertop Institute graduate, giving your clients confidence that you know what you are doing.
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When, where, how much?
This class is held approximately monthly at The Concrete Countertop Institute's
training facility in Raleigh, NC.
- The maximum number of students CCI can accept for this class is 16.
- Tuition for the class is $1595. Tuition includes:
- 3 days of instruction directly from Jeff Girard. Class runs from 8:30am to 5:30pm each day.
- Long enough to teach you how to make high-quality concrete countertops.
- No product sales pitch. CCI does not sell products - we tell you where to buy materials directly from the manufacturer.
- Free technical support from CCI.
- 6 months of Elite membership for the price of 3.
- All course materials - just bring work clothes and be ready to have fun with concrete.
- Breakfast and catered lunch each day, plus party the first night at Jeff Girard's house.
- Beverages and bountiful snacks are available all day long. We feed you well with Southern hospitality.
- Nice, inexpensive hotel in the heart of downtown Raleigh for just $65 per night. Conveniently located just a few minutes drive from class.
- Only $250 deposit required, fully refundable up to 2 weeks before the class.
Click here for the dates of the next scheduled Intensive Precast class.
How do I register?
REGISTER NOW using our online system, or call us at 888-386-7711.
