Essential for those new to installing LVT and those wanting to adopt best practice. Learn correct subfloor preparation and gain knowledge and skills to be able to work efficiently. Increase additional skill sets and profitability on jobs. Learn best practice techniques and how to correctly prepare a subfloor and install LVT.

• An introduction to British Standards BS 8203 (Resilient Floorcoverings)
• Recognition of subfloor types and how they affect installation
• Basic subfloor moisture testing and equipment (overview)
• Subfloor preparation options including fabricated underlays, DPM’s, primers, smoothing compounds and renovation systems
• The tools, equipment and PPE required
• Correct material selection including subfloor, adhesive and finishing profiles
• LVT products, how they behave and their limitations
• Effects on the products based on its environment – Acclimatization
• Floating LVT (Overview)
• Room shapes and their effect on the installation

• Proper use of tools, equipment and PPE (including knife and guillotine skills)
• Accurate material selection (Moisture suppressants/Smoothing Compound)
• Correct preparation of wooden subfloor (fabricated underlays)
• The correct application of various Moisture suppressants and primers
• Precise mixing and application techniques for smoothing compounds
• How to effectively use repair mortars (overview)
• An introduction to renovation system (overview)
• Setting out and aligning the pattern
• Installation of LVT’s including wood strip and tile
• An introduction to Setting out, Scribing, Back marking and Templating
• Correct adhesive selection and application

• Confidence in correct products, tools and equipment selection
• The ability to reassure customers that using the techniques outlined will ensure work is quality assured
• Confidence to use correct installation techniques to meet British Standards

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Available Course Dates Commencing:

Monday 1st July 2024
Location: Kirkcaldy

Monday 8th July 2024
Location: Loughborough