Lighter, stronger, seamless concrete countertop projects in one-third the time. CHENG GFRC Countertop + Sink Training offers advanced in-depth instruction on how to build a concrete countertop that will provide the benefits of being lighter at 9 lbs./s.f. (on average) and allow up to 20 l.f. of seamless countertop runs. Time savings is another key benefit for the GFRC method—projects can be de-molded 24 hours after casting. Learn how an entire project can be turned around from template to installation within 72 hours.

Go greener with GFRC. The GFRC method requires one-third less material and does not require any steel reinforcement as compared to standard wet cast methods. Learn more in the GFRC FAQs.

This 3-day intensive training is a complete hands-on course led by exclusive CHENG Concrete Instructor Jim Ralston, owner of URBAN Concrete Design, and the first to apply the GFRC method to concrete countertops. Ralston is a skilled craftsman and commercial restoration specialist with 25 years of masonry and architectural precast experience.

• What will I learn at the CHENG GFRC Countertop + Sink Training?

GFRC Advanced Forming Techniques
• Complex countertop molds
• Large-scale molds for seamless installations
• Drop-down edges and integral sink

GFRC Mix Designs
• Spray-applied face coats
• Multiple application-specific back coats
• Custom color development and white Portland mix designs

GFRC Application Methods
• Hands-on mixing
• Spray application methods
• Pouring and placing

Custom Finish Methods
• Marbling
• Polishing
• Texturing
• Staining
• Sand-blasting

Review a list of GFRC Frequently Asked Questions.


• Who should take this course?
  Concrete countertop contractors, skilled craftsmen, carpenters, tilesetters, stone fabricators, concrete masons, and any building professional interested in working with and understanding GFRC applications.
  
  
• Participation Requirements
  Previous concrete countertop experience, basic carpentry or mold-making skills is required for successful participation in the GFRC Countertop + Sink Training. If you have neither of the listed requirements, you may consider our Essentials Workshop or 3-Day Professional Concrete Countertop Training course prior to the GFRC Training.
  
  
• Session Time and Capacity
  
  • 3 full days of training at the CHENG Concrete Training Academy in Berkeley, CA
  • 8 am to 5 pm daily
  • These sessions are limited to 15 participants to ensure hands-on learning and class participation
  
  
• $2,250 Investment Includes*
  
  • 3 full days of training with premier GFRC Countertop + Sink Training Instructor, see available schedule
  • Complete course manual
  • Materials including forms, molds, mixes and related materials
  • Post training technical support
  • Light continental breakfast and snacks each day
  • Catered lunch each day of training
  • Selection of Coffee, Teas, Sodas, Water and Juices
  
  * Receive a complimentary, 3-month Membership to CHENG Concrete Exchange, our Member community, valued at $300 (applicable to new Memberships only). The Membership includes discounts on products and equipment, advertisement on the
  "Find a Contractor" directory, access to exclusive marketing materials, sample sets, and use of the CHENG Concrete Exchange Membership logo.

To register, please contact us directly at (510) 849-3272 ext. 217 or ext. 222. You can also email us at training@chengdesign.com. Group/business discounts are available.