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As a CHENG Center of Excellence, SURFACE Studios 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. Essentials Workshops offer an introduction to the design approach, tools and techniques for building a concrete countertop. Fabricator Training is designed to teach the professional all facets of crafting, marketing and selling high-quality concrete countertops.
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Essentials Workshop
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Fabricator Training
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Mold-making Fundamentals
- Materials, basic knockouts, edging, mold prep and caulking
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Project Templates
- Learn to assemble basic templates
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Inlays & Artwork
- Inserting decorative aggregates, stones, and other design objects
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Reinforcement
- Using rebar and welded wire mesh
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Mixing & Pouring
- Mixing, working, covering, and curing concrete
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Vibration and Compaction
- Examine multiple vibration methods, determining which methods fit your needs and budget
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De-molding
- Removing and handling countertops from molds
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Finishing
- Polishing and slurry coating
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Sealing & Waxing
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Installation & Maintenance
- Installing, maintaining and repairing
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Advanced Mold-making Techniques
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- Complex form making
- Creating rubber molds to build forms
- Curve shaped countertops
- Front aprons
- Bullnose edges
- Inset trivets & rails
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Pro-Form Mold Making System
- Construct projects with the revolutionary Cheng Pro-Form Mold Making System
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How to Build Your Business
- General Countertop Marketing Principles
- Marketing to Homeowners
- Pricing Upscale Projects
- Operating a Profitable Shop
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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
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