G.F.R.C School of Design


G.F.R.C school of design is the first Comprehensive G.F.R.C. Training class in the nation.

 In our concrete countertop classes we offer an intense hands on training class that teaches you the ins and outs of Glass fiber reinforced concrete.

This is not some pure design class. We teach you everything about G.F.R.C. You don't go home knowing how to design and not how to make a great product.


                  Your instructor Jim Ralston has over 20 years experience in G.F.R.C.He is a master mold maker and casting technician. His experience, knowledge and expertise in this material is unmatched.

 

Advantages of G.F.R.C.:

24hr turnaround. No 7-10 day cure time.
Up to 60 sq ft one piece casting. With no steel reinforcement.
Integral sinks with ease, no back up mold needed.
Can be cast as thin as 3/4" @ 9lbs per sq ft.
Mold forms set up in half the time as normal precast method.

Pull from forms grind and seal same day.



 

Come join us in 08'

Here is our schedule for the beginning of the year!


Jan. 17.18
Feb. 7.8
Feb 28.29
Mar.13.14
mar 27.28

Sign up ahead of time to assure your seat!

What is G.F.R.C?


It stands for Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete.
Glass fibers are one of the ingredients that make G.F.R.C so exceptional.It creates great strength without the painstaking use of re-bar.
It is an elite concrete mix that originated in outdoor architectural pre-cast.
G.F.R.C School of Designs mix has been tried and tested for 20 years.
G.F.R.C is unmatched in its ability to adapt to any design or mold.


WIEGHT: G.F.R.C is very light in weight. Meaning easy transport  and installation is a lot easier on you and your stress level.

STRENGTH:Its strength is probably one of its greatest attributes. Measured in tensile strength G.F.R.C will bend before it breaks.This allows you to carry pieces of great size without the worry of cracking.

DESIGN: With G.F.R.C if you can build the mold you can make anything you want. Its as simple as that.

NO STEEL REINFORCEMENT:We have mentioned earlier no re bar. YES no re bar! This enables you to form your countertops in half the time.

FINISH:The finish look of G.F.R.C is Unmatched. Because of the unique techniques to finish G.F.R.C. There are virtually no bug holes. Which means no wasting time slurrying and grinding! Which greatly cuts down on time and labor.

EQUIPMENT:The use of G.F.R.C does not require the purchase of expensive equipment. So if you are already in the countertop business there is no need to worry. The equipment needed can be purchased at your local hardware store.