Training Courses

Carpet Installation - Traditional - Advanced

FOR FULLY EXPERIENCED INSTALLERS ONLY
 
Learn how to correctly install traditional woven carpets with confidence. This course includes pattern alignment, correcting bows and skews, carpet repairs and hand-sewn double bullnose. Discover the correct approaches and techniques for the most complex aspects of traditional carpet installation.

Course content - What will you learn?

Knowledge
  • How British Standards BS 5325 (Textile/Carpet) affects traditional installation
  • Room shapes and their effect on the installation
  • The tools, equipment and PPE required for traditional carpet
  • The importance of correct material selection including gripper, underlay, woven carpet and finishes
  • Double stick installation (Overview)
  • Comprehending how products are affected and their behaviour based on the environment they are installed in
  • How to identify the need to repair
Skills
  • Proper use of tools, equipment and PPE
  • Accurate installation methods for interlays, underlays, gripper, finishes and double stick (overview)
  • Correct planning and cutting of carpet to meet complex patterned carpet installation requirements
  • Appropriate stretching and cutting in techniques for traditional woven carpets Pattern alignment, stretching patterns, bow and skew correction and stair installation
  • In depth power stretching methods and techniques
  • Accurate joining and seaming processes for traditional woven carpets
  • Correct preparation and installation of hand sewn double bullnose steps
  • How to repair carpet including re-tufting
Behaviours
  • Confidence in correct products, tools and equipment selection when working with traditional materials
  • Increased belief in the ability to install woven materials
  • Self-confidence to correctly advise customers on installation of traditional woven carpets

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Course Details

Suitability
Domestic & Commercial Installers
Level
Advanced
Duration
3 Days
Cost
£762.00 plus VAT

Available Course Dates Commencing:

Tuesday 11th March 2025
Location: Kirkcaldy

Tuesday 29th April 2025
Location: Loughborough

Monday 23rd June 2025
Location: Kirkcaldy

"Very good delivery of course and very approachable for information and help. All in all very easy to understand and put to use. "
Carpet Installation - Traditional - Advanced