Fu-Tung Cheng Teaches at the Cheng Concrete Training Academy

The pioneer in concrete countertop training, CHENG Concrete Training Academy offers the industry's groundbreaking collection of concrete-for-the-home workshop and training programs developed by Fu-Tung Cheng and inspired by his award-winning residential projects.  For both professionals and DIYs, participants gain hands-on experience for designing and creating inspired concrete countertops, islands, vanities, fireplaces, outdoor furniture, and morelearning in Fu-Tung's 6,000 s.f. fabrication studio.

CHENG Concrete Training Academy has trained over 2500 participants since 2002, creating an industry of talented and skilled concrete craftsmen and women.


 

Topics + Hands-on Experience

Essentials
Workshop

Professional
Training

Advanced
Training

Mold-making Fundamentals
  • Materials, basic knockouts, edging, mold prep + caulking
Project Templates
  • Learn to assemble basic templates
Inlays + Artwork
  • Inserting decorative aggregates, stones, + other design objects
Reinforcement
  • Using rebar + welded wire mesh
Mixing + Pouring
  • Mixing, working, covering, + curing concrete
Vibration + Compaction
  • Examine multiple vibration methods, determining which methods fit your needs + budget
De-molding
  • Removing + handling countertops from molds
Finishing
  • Polishing + slurry coating
Sealing + Waxing
  • Applying sealers + wax
Installation + Maintenance
  • Installing, maintaining + repairing
Kitchen Design by Fu-Tung Cheng
(Instruction + Hands-on experience)
  • Why design with concrete?
  • Basic principles of successful kitchen design
  • Slide show of Cheng Design kitchens + other concrete applications
  • Designing concrete countertops:
    Hands-on design experience under Fu-Tung's direction
Advanced Mold-making Techniques
(Instruction + Hands-on experience)
  • Complex form making
  • Creating rubber molds to build forms
  • Curve shaped countertops
  • Front aprons
  • Bullnose edges
  • Inset trivets + rails
Fu-Tung Cheng's Geocrete™ Finish
  • Learn the trade secrets of Fu-Tung's "glass-like" Geocrete™ finish
Pro-Form Mold-Making System
  • Build projects with CHENG Pro-Form Mold-Making System
Group Project Evaluation
  • Comprehensive project evaluation by Fu-Tung focused on design, technique + execution
How to Build Your Business
  • General Countertop Marketing Principles
  • Marketing to Homeowners
  • Pricing Upscale Projects
  • Operating a Profitable Shop
Operating a Concrete Countertop Business
  • Examine market specific strategies
  • Learn how to market your business to Design Professionals + Showrooms
  • Examine efficient shop set-up + work processes
  • Sales Systems
  • Estimating
  • Project management
Guest Speakers
  • To be announced per session
: Included
: Intensive
: Not Included