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Unlock your creative potential and boost your business with our "Profitable Stain and Design Techniques" training class. This beginner and DIY-friendly course is not only about maximizing profits but also about obtaining practical job site skills that you can immediately apply. Perfect for anyone looking to master the art of decorative concrete stain and design, attendees will gain hands-on experience in essential techniques, including acid staining, acetone dye application, custom engraving, touch-up work, topcoats, and proper surface preparation for lasting results.
Led by expert instructors Jeff Hershberger and Rick Lobdell, renowned names in the decorative concrete industry, this course is designed to help you transform ordinary concrete into stunning, custom-designed surfaces. Rick's passion for using concrete as a canvas will inspire you as he guides you through each step with live demonstrations. You'll learn to achieve professional-grade finishes, perfect for residential and commercial projects.
By the end of this training, you'll have the skills and confidence to create unique, high-quality decorative concrete work that can significantly enhance any space's aesthetic appeal and value. Whether you're a contractor looking to expand your service offerings or a DIY enthusiast eager to tackle new projects, our "Profitable Stain and Design Techniques" course provides the knowledge you need to succeed in the competitive world of decorative concrete.
This class will be held at the Deco-Crete Cincinnati location. *Sign up before October, 14th 2024, for early bird pricing of $750.00
Instructors
Jeff Hershberger
Rick Lobdell
Disclaimer
Deco-Crete requires a minimum number of attendees for training classes; if the minimum is not reached two weeks before the start date of the training, the class will be subject to cancellation. Deco-Crete also retains the right to cancel or reschedule training classes at any time for any other reason. If the training class were to be canceled or rescheduled, the attendee(s) are entitled for a full refund of training fees. Deco-Crete is not responsible for refunding travel expenses or any costs other than training fees.
Deco-Crete Supply- Cincinnati Location
11411 Williamson Rd.
Blue Ash , OH 45241
United States
Topics Will Cover
Surface Prep
Design Techniques
Acid Stain
Acetone Dye
Custom Engraving Techniques
Touch-up Work
Topcoats
Featuring Guest Trainer Rick Lobdell
A classically trained artist who owns Concrete Mystique Engraving & Gallery Mystique. He uses concrete as a canvas for his art. In addition to operating his businesses, he enjoys introducing others to the limitless possibilities within the decorative concrete world through live demonstrations and published articles in Concrete Decor Magazine.
Jeff Hershberger
Snowboarding has always been one of Jeff’s passions. In the late 90’s, Jeff figured out that as an instructor, not only could he do what he loved for free, but they would also pay him for it! This started a string of several years where he would head off to Vermont for the winter and live the life he loved, doing what he loved, and then head back home after the season ended.
During this late spring through early fall part of the year, he became exposed to the world of concrete. His first “concrete” job was in Florida forming, pouring, and finishing tie beams on houses. At this point, he was doing it for the money.
Fast forward several years. Jeff had grown to love the lifestyle of snowboarding every day, and his joy of instructing had started to flourish, but he realized that he was also tired of being broke. So, he committed to learning the concrete trade full-time. Over several years, his understanding and skill in placing and finishing gray concrete grew, but he still did it for the money.
In 2005, one of Jeff’s relatives approached him about doing a textured concrete project. Jeff did not have any experience with decorative concrete, so he was a little hesitant at first. His cousin did some research and decided he for sure wanted to try it. So, Jeff helped him out. After that, he found a new love for decorative concrete.
Along the way, he ran into an old acquaintance, Jason Geiser, who helped him on a few jobs. At that time, Jason was installing more and more decorative concrete. In 2006, Jason started Deco-Crete Supply to provide training and technical support to other contractors who wanted to learn how to install decorative concrete. successfully
Jeff joined the Deco-Crete Supply family in 2012 and has now been reunited with his passion for teaching, doing something he loves, and now for something much more valuable than just money.
