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"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

"This class is great! It provides a solid technical base for someone interested in concrete countertops. These guys know their stuff."

Brian, IL

"This is by far the best training anyone could receive if they want to produce a high quality countertop. Thank you Jeff for all your help."

Todd Baker

"Jeff really knows this industry. This is way more than an 'artistic' or 'how-to' class. It explains necessary, structural facts that you need to know in order to make a product that not only looks good but lasts." 

Jason, GA

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Self-Study Training

Knowledge is Power.

Now you can get that knowledge in your own shop, without having to travel.

These are not slick DVDs or glossy product brochures. They are nuts and bolts, no BS, practical information designed to help you succeed at concrete countertops.

Jeff Girard first concrete countertop
  • You'll get solid information from an engineer.
  • We don't sell proprietary products.
  • Learn not just how, but why.
1. Make your first concrete countertop   2. Detailed self-study instruction manual   3. Intensive guided self-study

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I want to make my first (successful) concrete countertop:

Level 1: Getting Started

Use this course to create your first (successful, high-quality) concrete countertop, test the waters, and get the feel for concrete. This is not a coffee table book. It's a nuts-and-bolts, no-nonsense instruction manual that actually works.

Warning: The feeling you get from creating a beautiful, functional concrete countertop of your own design is addictive. You may never be the same. 

Jeff Girard first concrete countertop

Level 1 includes:

  • Simple, easy to understand, step by step instructions for forming, reinforcing, mixing, casting, grinding and sealing
  • Inexpensive ingredients that are readily available from contractor supply stores
  • You'll know what tools and equipment you really need, at the best prices from the best sources
  • Result: Create your first precast concrete countertop successfully, using techniques that work and inexpensive ingredients and tools

Upgrade bonus: Apply the cost of Level 1 to Level 2 if you upgrade within 6 months of your purchase.

 

What you'll get:

A 54-page manual containing:
  • Easy forming methods
  • Reinforcing basic shapes
  • Simple from-scratch mix formula
  • How to cast and cure
  • How to grind and hone
  • Grout formula 
  • Easy to apply sealer
  • List of the essential materials and tools and where to get them
$187. Order now!

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I want all the details. I want to understand not just how, but why:

Level 2: Detailed Pro

This 237-page manual contains every step, and the understanding behind every step, of precast concrete countertop manufacturing. You'll be able to produce high-quality, high-priced concrete countertops that high-income clients will pay for.

Gray kitchen concrete countertop

Level 2 contains:

  • Every detail of precast concrete countertop construction methods, from templating to installation
  • Completely understand from-scratch mix design, reinforcement and sealing
  • Detailed instuctions on how to reinforce complex shapes, how to deal with undermount sinks, and the best sealers for stain resistance
  • Learn what professional-grade tools you need to invest in, and which ones you don't
  • Result: You'll be equipped with the understanding and the professional-grade tools to create a wide variety of kitchen and bathroom countertops, for yourself and for clients.

Upgrade bonus: Apply the cost of Level 2 to Level 3 if you upgrade within 6 months of your purchase. 

What you'll get:

A 237-page manual that contains complete explanations of how concrete works and why, detailed step-by-step instructions, and multiple diagrams and photographs about:
  • Professional templating methods
  • Professional forming methods
  • How to construct casting tables
  • Reinforcing of both simple and complex shapes, including large sink holes, curves, and cantilevers
  • Principles of concrete countertop mix design
  • Two from-scratch mix formulas, one all-sand and one aggregate-based, that achieve compressive strengths of over 4000 PSI in 1 day
  • How to cast and cure, and what concrete is actually doing when it cures
  • How to grind, hone and polish
  • Grout formula
  • Detailed information about sealer chemistries, from acrylic to urethane, and how to apply professional-grade, stain-proof sealers
  • How to transport slabs to the job site
  • How to achieve the perfect installation, including undermount sinks
  • List of all the professional-grade materials, tools and equipment you really need, and where to get them
$495. Order now!

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    Kitchen concrete countertop orange with blue gears embeddedI'm ready to start my business. I need intensive training and guidance, but I can't afford to travel to hands-on training:

    Level 3: Intensive Guided

    This program is for professionals who are ready to start their concrete countertop business. You must be ready to invest your time and energy into intensive learning.

    Level 3 includes:

    • The Level 2 Detailed Pro Manual (Value: $495)
    • Unlimited personal support directly from Jeff Girard for an entire year (Value: $99/month = $1188)
    • A convenient Precast Mix Calculator that allows you to simply enter the size of your countertop, and it calculates exactly how much of every ingredient, and how many batches, and prints out a batch report. It also allows you to save the batch report for each client. (Value: $79)
    • A detailed list of all the materials, tools and equipment you need (and don't need), and exactly where to get the best quality at the best prices. (The Concrete Countertop Institute does not sell a proprietary mix. You are free to use from-scratch, bagged or whatever products suit you best.)
    • A 132-page comprehensive guide to marketing and selling concrete countertops, plus a contract, estimating spreadsheet, brochure, architectural specifications and more (Value: $295)
    • A project management course that includes quality checklists and procedures for managing multiple projects, resulting in fewer mistakes and higher profits (Value: $159)
    • Upgrade bonus in your first year: When you're ready to travel to the hands-on Ultimate Concrete Countertop Training 5-day class, apply the cost of this program towards the cost of that class. You may also attend any shorter hands-on class for just the cost of materials, subject to availability. (Upgrade bonus must be applied within one year of when you start the Intensive Guided Self-Study Program.)
    • Result: Confidence. You'll have all the tools, knowledge and support at your fingertips to run a business making high-quality concrete countertops without technical problems, without production mistakes and without callbacks, resulting in higher quality, fewer worries and maximum profits.
    • Total program value: $2216

    Package price: $1495. You must interview to be accepted into this program. Contact us now to schedule an interview.

    Upgrade bonus: Apply the cost of Level 3 to the Ultimate Concrete Countertop Training hands-on class if you upgrade within one year of your purchase.  

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    • Thinking about hands-on training? Click here.
    • Interested in a particular step of concrete countertop making, how to build a casting table, or just a mix formula? Click here for our a la carte menu. 
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