Ensure the best foundation and learn the 'must know' techniques for commercial vinyl flooring. Ranging from the basics through to more complex installation skills and techniques with arguably the leading industry provider. Ideal for anyone looking to learn or improve their knowledge of how to install commercial sheet vinyl correctly and profitably, using approved methods. Includes safety and smooth vinyl products, straight lay, welding, and cove-forming.

• An introduction to British Standards BS 8203 (Resilient Floorcoverings)
• Recognition of subfloor types and how they affect installation
• Basic subfloor moisture testing and equipment
• Subfloor preparation options including fabricated underlays, DPM’s, primers, smoothing compounds and renovation systems
• The tools, equipment and PPE required
• The importance of correct material selection including subfloor, adhesive and finishing profiles
• Commercial sheet vinyl products, how they behave and their limitations
• The effects on the products based on its environment – Acclimatization
• How to plan areas for installation including cove former and capping strip

• The proper use of tools, equipment and PPE (including heat guns)
• Accurate installation methods for subfloor, vinyl, adhesive and finishing profiles
• Preparation of wooden subfloor (fabricated underlays)
• Application of primer and DPM
• Mixing and application techniques for smoothing compounds
• Setting out runs in the floor, free hand cutting, scribing, back marking and templating (including toilets/cap and cove)
• Installation of commercial sheet vinyl products including safety flooring and smooth vinyl
• Joining commercial sheet vinyl utilising Hot and cold welds
• Sit on and set in skirting (overview)

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

 

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Available Course Dates Commencing:

Monday 9th December 2024
Location: Loughborough

Monday 17th February 2025
Location: Kirkcaldy

Monday 10th March 2025
Location: Loughborough

Monday 28th April 2025
Location: Loughborough

Monday 12th May 2025
Location: Kirkcaldy

Monday 11th August 2025
Location: Kirkcaldy

Tuesday 26th August 2025
Location: Loughborough