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H&C Artistic Concrete  Staining

with

Ronald Layman

Frederick, MD, 2010

September 20 -22

Orlando, FL, 2010

September 27 - 29

 

3 - Days 9am - 5pm
Tuition: $795  

Samples 16 x 24

Hands on workshop

All of the products used in this class are manufactured by H&C Concrete and are available at your local Sherwin Williams and Duron paint stores nation wide.

 

H&C concrete stain

This class uses H&C concrete products which are available at your local

Materials covered and used in the class

Patching compounds & Overlays

Quick patch & repair

Trowel applied Overlay

Stampable overlay

Water based dyes

Fusion reactive stain

Colorants

Infusuion reactive acid stain

Acetone Dye stains

Semi transparent decorative stains

Top Coats, the differences, the benefits and when and why to make the decision between the two

Infusion water based sealer

Infusion Solvent based sealer

This hands on class will cover the most commonly asked questions about concrete staining. This class is perfect for the beginner and experienced applicator looking to work with different materials and techniques.

 

Day 1

  1. Literature and color card hand outs from H&C
  2. Materials overview
  3. Surface preparation, best practices for long lasting.
  4. Board preparation
  5. Floor preparation

Day 2

  1. Stencil applications
  2. Color applications
  3. Project floor stencil& color application

Day 3

  1. Top coat applications
  2. Materials overview,review
  3. Estimating concrete floor finishes
 

Class samples

2 stamped samples using integral color powder and release agent

Single color application using Infusion reactive acid stain on smooth surface

Two color application of Infusion reactive acid stain on smooth surface

Two acetone stain samples on smooth surface

Two semi transparent stain samples on smooth surface

Learn how to apply these finishes on new and old concrete surfaces

Learn how to apply these finishes on formica counter tops

Learn how to apply these finishes over ceramic tile (examples on site)

As part of the class you will have the opportunity to work on a 25sq. foot floor section, using decorative masking stencils and multiple colors

Center medallion of the concrete floor at the entrance to te studio