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LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) Installation - Intermediate

FOR INSTALLERS FULLY EXPERIENCED IN SUBFLOOR PREPARATION AND BASIC LVT INSTALLATION ONLY (IF NOT, PRIOR ATTENDANCE ON THE LVT INSTALLATION BASIC COURSE IS ADVISED)
 
This course is designed to improve on already gained skills of a design floorLVT installer including approaches to more complex installations and fitting techniques such as installing on angles, creating field and borders and also straightforward herringbone work. A ‘must do’ course for those wanting to add to their skills, revenue and range of work they can undertake with LVT.

Course content - What will you learn?

Knowledge
  • 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
  • Correct material selection including subfloor, 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 design floors including borders
  • How to measure and set out for straightforward herringbone work
  • Room shapes and their effect on the installation
Skills
  • 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
  • Installation of LVT’s at 45 degrees incorporating borders and feature strips
  • Setting out, scribing, back marking and templating
  • Correct adhesive selection and application
  • Installation of straightforward herringbone work
Behaviours
  • Confidence in correct products, tools and equipment selection
  • The ability to reassure customers that using the techniques outlined will ensure work is quality assured
  • Confidence to use correct installation techniques to meet British Standards

 

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Course Details

Suitability
Domestic & Commercial Installers
Level
Intermediate
Duration
3 Days
Cost
£800.00 plus VAT
No dates are currently scheduled for this course
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LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) Installation - Intermediate