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NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish and CP Testing – Charlotte, NC

Bona US- Charlotte 8227 Arrowridge Blvd Suite E, Charlotte, NC, United States

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, September 20, 2024 5:00 PM EST Bona US 8227 Arrowridge Blvd Suite E Charlotte, NC 28273 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 […]

$849.00

NWFA Basic Installation and Sand & Finish Combination Hand-On Training – Boston, MA

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 – Wadesboro, NC

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

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, October 11, 2024 5:00 PM EST Loba-Wakol LLC 2732 US Highway 74 W Wadesboro, NC 28170 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 […]

$849.00

NWFA Intermediate Installation and CP Testing – Bowling Green, OH

Basic Coatings 400 Van Camp Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 8:00 AM - Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:00 PM EST Basic Coatings 400 Van Camp Rd Bowling Green, OH 43402 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 […]

$849.00

NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish and CP Testing – Tukwila, WA

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

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, October 25, 2024 5:00 PM PST Pro Flooring LLC - Tukwila 344 Upland Dr Tukwila, WA 98188 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 […]

$849.00

CTEF 200 LEVEL FULL PRACTICAL TRAINING SERIES – PENDLETON, SC

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation 5326 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC, United States

The 200 Level Practical Training Series offers the next step in the tile installation professional’s career and prepares them for the Certified Tile Installer test while focusing on the skills needed to be successful in the field as a full-time installer during years 1-3. Dividing the content into focused studies will allow the student to focus on […]

NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish and CP Testing – San Jose, CA

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

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, November 15, 2024 5:00 PM PST Galleher LLC 1761 Junction Ave. San Jose, CA 95112 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

CTEF- FULL FOUNDATIONS 100-LEVEL COURSE: 101-INTRO, 102-FINISHING, 103-ADV FINISHING- EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation 5326 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC, United States

The 100 Level Foundations Series is a one-week program for Apprentices and Finishers. It covers in-depth the components of year one for a ceramic tile tradesperson and includes the following three components. Dividing the content into focused studies will allow the student to focus on the exact information he or she may need in a shorter amount of […]

CTEF 200 LEVEL FULL PRACTICAL TRAINING SERIES – EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation 5326 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC, United States

The 200 Level Practical Training Series offers the next step in the tile installation professional’s career and prepares them for the Certified Tile Installer test while focusing on the skills needed to be successful in the field as a full-time installer during years 1-3. Dividing the content into focused studies will allow the student to focus on […]

NWFA 2025 Intermediate Installation + Certification Testing- Wadesboro, NC

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

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:00 AM - Friday, March 21, 2025 5:00 PM EST Loba-Wakol LLC 2732 Hwy 74 W Wadesboro, NC 28170 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 […]

CFI -1-Week Intro to LVP – Denver, CO

Colorado Custom Carpet 1045 S Fox Street, Denver, CO, United States

The CFI one-week introduction to luxury vinyl plank (LVP) training is designed for individuals interested in beginning their career in floor covering installation or for an installation professional looking to add a new skill set to their repertoire. This course is an introductory overview of basic, hands-on, LVP installation in a residential application. This valuable […]

CFI: 1-Week Intro to Residential Carpet – St. Louis, MO

Marcs Flooring Inc 5334 Winner Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

The CFI one-week residential carpet course is designed for individuals interested in beginning their career in floor covering installation or for an installation professional looking to add a new skill set to their repertoire. This course is the first week of the respective five-week program and is considered an introductory overview of carpet installation in […]