Training Courses

LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) Installation - Intermediate

FOR INSTALLERS FULLY EXPERIENCED IN SUBFLOOR PREAPRATION ONLY
 
This course is designed to improve on already gained skills of a design floorLVT installer including approaches to more complex installations and fitting techniques such as installing on angles, creating field and borders and also straightforward herringbone work. A ‘must do’ course for those wanting to add to their skills, revenue and range of work they can undertake with LVT.

Course content - What will you learn?

Knowledge
  • A deeper understanding of British Standards BS 8203 (Resilient Floorcoverings)
  • The subfloor types and how they affect installation
  • Different subfloor moisture testing equipment
  • 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
  • Detailed knowledge of LVT products, how they behave and their limitations
  • The effects on the products based on its environment – Acclimatization
  • How to measure and set out for design floors including borders
  • How to measure and set out for straightforward herringbone work
  • Room shapes and their effect on the installation
Skills
  • Proper use of tools, equipment and PPE (including knife and guillotine skills)
  • Accurate installation methods for subfloor, adhesive and finishing profiles
  • Correct preparation of wooden subfloor (fabricated underlays)
  • Setting out and aligning the pattern for a design floor
  • Installation of LVT’s at 45 degrees incorporating borders and feature strips
  • Setting out, scribing, back marking and templating
  • Correct adhesive selection and application
  • Installation of straightforward herringbone work
Behaviours
  • 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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Course Details

Suitability
Domestic & Commercial Installers
Level
Intermediate
Duration
3 Days
Cost
£726.00 plus VAT

Available Course Dates Commencing:

Wednesday 17th July 2024
Location: Loughborough

Monday 22nd July 2024
Location: Kirkcaldy

"Thoroughly enjoyed the course, very helpful in knowledge learned, would recommend to others."
LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) Installation - Intermediate