Welcome to the Rustic Concrete Wood Course

Almost ten years ago, we had the honor of being invited to The World of Concrete in Las Vegas as featured artisans to showcase our Rustic Concrete Wood system. Since then, this finish has captured the attention of the decorative concrete world—often imitated, but never duplicated. Our unique process, developed and refined over years of hands-on experience, is what sets the Original Rustic Concrete Wood apart.

This course is your step-by-step guide to learning one of the most profitable and eye-catching finishes in the industry. From surface prep to stain and sealer application, you’ll learn about the skills and techniques needed to transform ordinary concrete into stunning wood-like visuals with rustic charm and unmatched durability.

Whether you’re adding this to your current services or launching a brand-new decorative concrete business, this system has the power to turn heads, land jobs, and grow your reputation fast. In fact, our own social media posts showcasing Rustic Concrete Wood have gone viral—millions of views, and thousands of potential leads.

That’s the power of this finish.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • Proper surface prep for a long-lasting finish
  • How to mix high-density resin, base coats, and texture coats
  • Designing and taping out realistic wood planks
  • Application techniques for both roller and hand-troweled styles
  • Custom staining using our Classic Rustic Concrete Wood Stain
  • Choosing the right finish: Epoxy for indoor or Acrylic for outdoor jobs
  • Troubleshooting tips and cautionary advice to avoid common mistakes
  • And our full step-by-step system + downloadable manual to refer back to anytime

By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge to begin creating this stunning look from start to finish.

Let’s get started. Welcome to the The Concrete Protector.

 

Course Content

Getting Started with Rustic Concrete Wood
Welcome to Rustic Concrete Wood
Rustic Concrete Learning Materials
Rustic Concrete Wood Step by Step Video
Surface Preparation
Surface Prep Overview
Hum B Grinder
Diamonds Overview
Grinding Overview
Warrior Equipment Overview
Pulse Bac Overview
Shot Blasting
Acid Etching
Mixing and Prep for Rustic Wood
Mixing High Density Resin
Mixing Base (Grout) Coat and Texture Coat
Applying Rustic Wood
Applying Base (Grout) Coat
Designing Wood Planks
Applying Texture Coat
Scraping Texture and Pulling Tape
Applying Nail Holes
Staining Rustic Wood
Mixing Classic Rustic Concrete Wood Stain
Final Quiz
Rustic Concrete Wood Exam