Michigan Concrete Association

Directory of MCA Decorative Concrete Finishers - COMING SOON!
Special Provision for Decorative Concrete Pavement - COMING SOON!

For more than 25 years the Michigan Concrete Association has served the training and certification needs of Michigan's concrete industry.  MCA is pleased to offer the Decorative Concrete Certification to further expand the marketability of concrete.
 
Seminar Overview

Our decorative concrete seminar and certification program is tailored for the concrete professional looking for hands-on training and market information that will diversify their current concrete offerings. Two full days of application instruction mixed with business essential topics including; costing, pricing, and promotion will provide the tools necessary for individuals or companies interested in entering the decorative concrete market. Attendees will be enlightened to the growth potential of this lucrative market. Contractors already offering decorative options will learn additional techniques and methods to improve their finished product and their company's bottom line. Space for this hands-on training is limited, so complete and return the registration form today! Seating is limited.

Topics
Stamped Concrete Overview

• Stamp process and methods
  • Product choices
  • Tool overview
  • Proper site layout
  • Timing and finishing options
  • Coloring - integral vs. hardeners
  • Releases - powdered, liquid
  • Detailing procedures
  • Hints, tricks and traps
• Vertical stamping
• Overlayment stamping

Overlayment Overview

• Proper floor preparation
• Grout based overlayments
• Product and tool choices
• Crack repair
• Self leveling overlayments
• Interior applications
• Acid staining introduction
• Marketing concrete overlayments
• Niche selling in the concrete market

Examinations

The written exam consists of 50+ questions of various form (e.g. true/false, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, etc.) Questions are based on the fundamentals taught in the course. Students have 60 minutes to complete the exam with a minimum score of 80% required to pass.

• Participants passing the examination will receive a certificate of completion in decorative concrete.
• Participants passing the examination will receive Decorative Concrete Certification if they have previously passed the ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher course.

Training is hands-on so it is recommended that you wear appropriate clothing

Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm each day.