Get to Know the Flooring Trade

With a growing need for flooring installation and a low number of skilled flooring craftsmen, there’s no better time to start a career in flooring.

Explore a career creating cozy, soft surfaces.

Natural beauty created by expert craftsmen.

Imagine the possibilities with vinyl, cork, and more.

Get creative with the many options tile offers.

Meet Real Flooring Craftsmen

See what it’s like to build a career as a flooring craftsman.

Explore Your Path to Flooring Craftsman

No matter where you are now, there is a path to becoming a flooring craftsman.

Meet Real Flooring Craftspeople

See what it’s like to build a career as a flooring craftsperson.

Explore Training Opportunities

There are several ways to get the training you need to start off your flooring craftsman career.

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Scholarships Available

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Basic Floor Covering Installation Program – Dalton, GA

Georgia Northwestern Technical College One Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome, GA, United States

The Flooring Installation Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides instruction in the principles and practices of installing resilient, hardwood, tile, and carpet flooring. The program gives an overview of the […]

AFT – Phase 1: Introduction to Floor Covering Installation

Advanced Flooring Technology

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 […]

$2500.00

AFT – Phase 2: Basic Installation

Advanced Flooring Technology

Part-2 of Hands-on Classroom Training is following a minimum of 4-weeks of on-the-job training in the field. Here students will get a more in-depth training of the installation of Residential […]

$2500.00

AFT – Phase 3: Carpet & LVP

Advanced Flooring Technology

Part-3 of Hands-on Classroom Training is following a minimum of 8 weeks of on-the-job training in the field as well as completion of Part-1 and Part-2 of hands-on classroom Training. […]

$2500.00

CTEF Understanding and Installing Ceramic Tile – Egg Harbor City, NJ

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

This 4-1/2 day course provides basic instruction of the TCNA Handbook and ANSI specifications along with actual hands-on experience in installing tile. It is ideal for someone who is seeking an entry level […]

$795.00

NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish and CP Testing – King of Prussia, PA

City Floor Supply 555 E Church Rd, King of Prussia, PA, United States

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, May 17, 2024 5:00 PM EST City Floor Supply 555 E Church Rd King of Prussia, PA 19406 Course Prerequisites: 1 year of Sand […]

$849.00

NWFA Intermediate Installation and CP Testing – Clarksville, TN

Middle TN Lumber Co. 230 Salem Road, Clarksville, TN, United States

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, May 17, 2024 5:00 PM CST Middle TN Lumber Co. 230 Salem Road Claksville, Tennessee 37040 Course Prerequisites: 1 year of installation experience OR […]

$849.00

CTEF MORTAR SHOWER BASE AND WATERPROOFING – EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ

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

This course focuses on properly installing a conventional water in/water out shower pan. This includes common mistakes and causes of tile installation failure. Attendees will individually construct their own traditional-type […]

$495.00

NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish and CP Testing – St. Louis, MO

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

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, May 24, 2024 5:00 PM CST National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) 14 Research Park Dr. St. Charles, MO 63304 Course Prerequisites: 1 year of […]

$849.00