FOR FULL TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED FITTERS ONLY

This course is aimed at those looking to incorporate advanced techniques into their LVT installations. Learn how to successfully install complex herringbone designs around obstacles with a border, bending planks, Installing LVT to staircases and motifs/inset designs. This 3-day course is a must for any installer looking to enhance their range of skills, allowing them to truly stand out from the crowd.

• 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
• The importance of correct material selection including subfloor, flooring, 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 herringbone design floors with an inset design
• Room shapes and their effect on the installation

• 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
• Mastering skills in setting out, scribing, back marking and Templating of design floors
• Setting out, aligning and installing a herringbone design floor around complex obstacles
• Installation of motifs/inset designs
• How to install LVT to stairs including nosings/profiles/finishes
• Correct adhesive selection and application

• Confidence in correct products, tools and equipment selection when creating design floors
• Confidence in product performance based on correct installation techniques
• Confidence to communicate and advise on advanced LVT design floor applications
• Confidence in the correct installation techniques of complex LVT Herringbone design floors

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Available Course Dates Commencing:

Monday 16th June 2025
Location: Kirkcaldy

Wednesday 27th August 2025
Location: Loughborough