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NWFA Basic Installation and Sand & Finish Combination Hand-On Training – New York, New York

NYC Dist. Council of Carpenters 395 Hudson St. 2nd Floor, New York, NY, United States

Prerequisites: No experience necessary. A 4-day introductory level hands-on training course for anyone who is new to the wood flooring industry. Provides a broad overview of the wood flooring industry by combining the Basic Install with the Basic Sand & Finish courses. The curriculum includes a history of wood floors, understanding wood, an intro to […]

$899.00

NWFA Basic Installation and Sand & Finish Combination Hand-On Training – Wadesboro, NC (Bilingual)

Loba-Wakol 2732 US Highway 74 W, Wadesboro, NC, United States

Prerequisites: No experience necessary. A 4-day introductory level hands-on training course for anyone who is new to the wood flooring industry. Provides a broad overview of the wood flooring industry by combining the Basic Install with the Basic Sand & Finish courses. The curriculum includes a history of wood floors, understanding wood, an intro to […]

$899.00

NWFA Intermediate Installation and CP Testing – San Jose, CA

Galleher LLC 1741 Junction Ave, San Jose, CA, United States

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 8:00 AM - Thursday, February 8, 2024 5:00 PM PST Galleher LLC 1741 Junction Ave. San Jose, CA 95112 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 […]

$849.00

NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish and CP Testing – Nashville, TN

Bona US 1830 Air Lane Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, February 16, 2024 5:00 PM CST Bona US 1830 Air Lane Drive Nashville, TN 37210 Course Prerequisites: 1 year of Sand & Finish experience OR attendance at Basic Sand & Finish School Course Description: A 3-day in-person intermediate level course for those with wood flooring experience. Includes in-depth training on […]

$849.00

NWFA Basic Installation and Sand & Finish Combination Hand-On Training – St. Louis, MO

NWFA 14 Research Park Drive, St. Charles, MO, United States

Prerequisites: No experience necessary. A 4-day introductory level hands-on training course for anyone who is new to the wood flooring industry. Provides a broad overview of the wood flooring industry by combining the Basic Install with the Basic Sand & Finish courses. The curriculum includes a history of wood floors, understanding wood, an intro to […]

$899.00

NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish and CP Testing – Waco, TX

PALLMANN - a brand of Uzin Utz Group 7601 Mars Dr., Waco, TX, United States

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, March 1, 2024 5:00 PM CST PALLMANN - a brand of Uzin Utz Group 7601 Mars Dr. Waco, TX 76712 Course Prerequisites: 1 year of Sand & Finish experience OR attendance at Basic Sand & Finish School Course Description: A 3-day in-person intermediate level course for those with wood flooring […]

$849.00

NWFA Basic Installation and Sand & Finish Combination Hand-On Training – Dallas, TX (Bilingual)

National Flooring Contractors Apprenticeship Program Dallas, TX, United States

Prerequisites: No experience necessary. A 4-day introductory level hands-on training course for anyone who is new to the wood flooring industry. Provides a broad overview of the wood flooring industry by combining the Basic Install with the Basic Sand & Finish courses. The curriculum includes a history of wood floors, understanding wood, an intro to […]

$899.00

NWFA Intermediate Installation and CP Testing – St. Louis, MO

NWFA 14 Research Park Drive, St. Charles, MO, United States

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, March 15, 2024 5:00 PM CST National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) 14 Research Park Dr. St. Louis, MO 63304 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, […]

$849.00

NWFA Intermediate Installation and CP Testing – Atlanta, GA

NDM Floors Distributor 825 Franklin Ct Suite C, Marietta, GA, United States

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, March 22, 2024 5:00 PM EST NDM Floors Distributor 825 Franklin Ct Suite C Marietta, GA 30067 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 […]

$849.00