Training Courses

Carpet Installation - Intermediate

FOR SEMI-EXPERIENCED INSTALLERS (PRIOR ATTENDANCE OF THE CARPET INSTALLATION BASIC COURSE IS ADVISED)
 
This course is designed to improve on already gained skills of a practicing carpet installer, including approaches to more complex installations and techniques including patterned carpets, L shaped areas, incorporated staircases, hand sewn bullnoses, stair runner templating and installation, joins in situ and power stretching. A ‘must do’ course for those wanting to add to their skills, revenue and range of work they can undertake.
 

Course content - What will you learn?

Knowledge
  • A greater understanding of British Standards BS 5325 (Textile/Carpet)
  • The subfloor types and how they affect installation (overview)
  • Different subfloor moisture testing equipment (overview)
  • Subfloor preparation options including fabricated underlays, DPM’s, primers and smoothing compounds (overview)
  • Room shapes and their effect on the installation
  • The tools, equipment and PPE required
  • The importance of correct material selection including gripper, underlay, carpet (plain and patterned) and finishes
Skills
  • Proper use of tools, equipment and PPE
  • Accurate installation methods for interlays, underlays, gripper and finishes
  • Correct planning and cutting of carpet to meet complex installation requirements
  • Appropriate stretching and cutting in techniques for L-shape areas and staircases
  • An introduction to power stretching equipment and techniques
  • Precise joining and seaming processes including electronic Silvaseam type
  • Correct preparation and installation of kite winders
  • Correct preparation and installation of Hand sewn bullnose steps
  • Correct templating and installation of stair runners
Behaviours
  • Confidence in correct products, tools and equipment selection
  • The ability to reassure customers those techniques used ensure work is quality assured
  • Self-confidence to correctly advise customers on installation and finishes

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Course Details

Suitability
Domestic Installers
Level
Intermediate
Duration
4 Days
Cost
£987.00 plus VAT

Available Course Dates Commencing:

Monday 2nd March 2026
Monday 30th March 2026
Tuesday 26th May 2026
Monday 8th June 2026
Monday 10th August 2026
Tuesday 1st September 2026
"Excellent course, Instructor very patient and explained everything very well."
Carpet Installation - Intermediate