Cheng Concrete Exchange offers workshops and programs for participants to gain hands-on experience in the techniques and design principles underlying
Fu-Tung Cheng's award-winning residential projects.

• 1-Day Concrete Countertop Essentials Training offer an introduction to the design approach, tools and techniques for building a concrete countertop.
• 3-Day Professional Concrete Countertop Training is designed to teach the professional all facets of crafting, marketing and selling high quality concrete countertops.
• Advanced Countertop Design Training allows participants to work directly with Fu-Tung to learn original design techniques, methods & fundamental principles of kitchen design.
• GFRC Countertop + Sink Training is a new advanced course that teaches the Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete method for creating lighter, stronger, seamless countertops and sinks.
• Advance Fireplaces, Islands + Walls, held only once a year, teaches concrete professionals versed in advanced countertop training to apply that knowledge to high-end vertical architectural applications.

CONCRETE COUNTERTOP COURSE COMPARISONS

Topics + Hands-on Experience	Essentials Workshop	Professional Training	Advanced Training
Mold-making Fundamentals Materials, basic knockouts, edging, mold prep and caulking	+	++	++
Project Templates Learn to assemble basic templates	+	++	—
Inlays & Artwork Inserting decorative aggregates, stones, and other design objects	+	++	++
Reinforcement Using rebar and welded wire mesh	+	++	++
Mixing & Pouring Mixing, working, covering, and curing concrete	+	++	++
Vibration and Compaction Examine multiple vibration methods, determining which methods fit your needs and budget	+	++	++
De-molding Removing and handling countertops from molds	+	++	++
Finishing Polishing and slurry coating	+	++	—
Sealing & Waxing Applying sealers and wax	+	++	++
Installation & Maintenance Installing, maintaining and 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 and 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	—	++	++
Cheng Design's Geocrete™ Finish Learn the trade secrets of our "glass-like" Geocrete™ countertop finish	—	—	+
Pro-Form Mold Making System Construct projects with the revolutionary Cheng Pro-Form Mold Making System	—	++	—
Group Project Evaluation Comprehensive project evaluation by Fu-Tung focused on design, technique and 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 and Showrooms Examine efficient shop set-up and work processes Sales Systems Estimating Project management	—	++	+
Guest Speakers To be announced per session	—	—	+

Cheng Concrete Exchange will expand its offering of workshops and programs into a complete Cheng Academy curriculum.

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