AFT – Phase 1: Introduction to Floor Covering Installation

This initial 2-week course is designed to fast track an individual from being a burden slowing down installer production to being a great assistant to any installation team. Students will learn to properly identify and properly use tools for Carpet, wood and LVP installation.

They will perform hands-on installation techniques for carpet installation such as;

• Proper placement and Installation of Tack strip
• Proper lay-out and installation of Cushion
• How to properly cut, carry and layout material
• Proper seam sealing techniques
• Introduction on the use of the seaming iron and Koolglide Seam System
• How to properly use a power stretcher

They will perform Hands-on basics on the installation of LVP and other plank type products such as:

• Job site Conditions
• Floor Flatness
• Prepping a floor
• Balancing the installation
• The proper use of Trammel points
• Differences of various locking systems and why knowing what system you’re working with is so important.
• Proper cutting techniques and various tools available
• Proper ripping techniques, methods, and tools

On Wood Flooring:

• Basics of the types of wood flooring
• Floating Installations
• Glue direct
• Nail Down
• Cutting techniques and tools
• Introduction to NWFA

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact:

Robert Varden – (415) 328-2134

Amy Carter – (469) 867-6299

Jonathan Varden – (415) 488-3450