This course is designed to improve on already gained skills of a wood flooring installer and the approaches to more complex installations and techniques including glue-down method. A ‘must do’ course for those wanting to add to their skills, revenue and range of work they can undertake.

• An introduction to British Standards BS 8201 (Timber Floors)
• 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 and finishing profiles
• Wood floor products, how they behave and their limitations
• Effects on the products based on its environment – Acclimatization
• Room shapes and their effect on the installation

• Proper use of tools, equipment and PPE
• Accurate installation methods for subfloor and finishing profiles
• Correct preparation of wooden subfloor (fabricated underlays)
• An introduction to Setting out, underfloor heating, door profiles and architrave preparation
• Correct installation of wood floors including 90◦ and 45, board replacement and perimeter finishing
• How to ensure customers are aware of the recommended maintenance of wood floors to ensure longevity

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

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