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AFT – Phase 1: Introduction to Floor Covering Installation, Phase 2: Basic Installation, Phase 3: Carpet & LVP
September 22, 2024 - October 3, 2024
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