NWFA Basic Installation and Sand & Finish – Delta, B.C., Canada

Course Prerequisites: None

Course Description: A 4-day introductory level course for anyone who is new to the wood flooring industry. This course provides a broad overview of the wood flooring industry by combining the Basic Install with the Basic Sand and Finish courses. The curriculum includes a history of wood floors, understanding wood, an introduction to wood flooring tools and equipment along with their uses, installation of unfinished and factory finished solid & engineered flooring, nail, glue, and floating installation methods. Fundamentals of sanding and finishing wood flooring, practice with application of stains, sealers and finishes, and gives the attendee the opportunity to participate in the entire wood flooring process from installation to finishing.