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Course Prerequisites: 1 year of installation experience OR attendance at Basic Installation School.
Course Description: This 3-day course includes in depth training on jobsite preparation, layout, understanding the science of wood, analysis of solid and engineered flooring, practice and instruction for nail/glue/floating installation methods of unfinished, factory finished, solid, and engineered flooring, as well as learning a variety of floor repair techniques and how to incorporate simple design elements into a floor. Upon registration, you will receive a link to the NWFA University Installation Safety Course which must be completed prior to attendance.
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NWFA Certification Testing (Additional $400 charge): Will be available on Friday, July 12, 2024.