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SUMMARY:CTEF- FULL FOUNDATIONS 100-LEVEL COURSE: 101-INTRO\, 102-FINISHING\, 103-ADV FINISHING- Nashville\, TN
DESCRIPTION: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 time or take all of them and receive a discount for the week. \nIntro to Ceramic Tile (One day\, 8 hours) focuses on understanding the History and Overview of the Trade along with how to set up a job site. $319 \nCeramic Tile Finishing (Two days\, 16 hours) explores with hands-on practice Grouting\, Cleaning\, and Membranes. $519 \nAdvanced Finishing (Two days\, 16 hours) prepares an apprentice for Troweling\, Measuring\, Cutting\, and Repairing so they return home with an understanding and practice of these essential skills. $519
URL:https://flooryourfuture.com/event/ctef-full-foundations-100-level-course-101-intro-102-finishing-103-adv-finishing-nashville-tn/
LOCATION:Ceramic Tile Education Foundation\, Nashville\, TN\, 29670\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTEF
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SUMMARY:AFT - Phase 1: Introduction to Floor Covering Installation\, Phase 2: Basic Installation\, Phase 3: Carpet & LVP
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThey will perform hands-on installation techniques for carpet installation such as; \n\nProper placement and Installation of Tack strip\nProper lay-out and installation of Cushion\nHow to properly cut\, carry and layout material\nProper seam sealing techniques\nIntroduction on the use of the seaming iron and Koolglide Seam System\nHow to properly use a power stretcher\n\nThey will perform Hands-on basics on the installation of LVP and other plank type products such as: \n\nJob site Conditions\nFloor Flatness\nPrepping a floor\nBalancing the installation\nThe proper use of Trammel points\nDifferences of various locking systems and why knowing what system you’re working with is so important.\nProper cutting techniques and various tools available\nProper ripping techniques\, methods\, and tools\n\nOn Wood Flooring: \n\nBasics of the types of wood flooring\nFloating Installations\nGlue direct\nNail Down\nCutting techniques and tools\nIntroduction to NWFA\n\nShould you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact: \nRobert Varden – (415) 328-2134 \nAmy Carter – (469) 867-6299 \nJonathan Varden – (415) 488-3450
URL:https://flooryourfuture.com/event/aft-phase-1-introduction-to-floor-covering-installation-phase-2-basic-installation-phase-3-carpet-lvp-july/
LOCATION:Advanced Flooring Technology
CATEGORIES:ATF
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Carter":MAILTO:amy@ifcta.org
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SUMMARY:NWFA Intermediate Installation + Certification Testing- St. Louis\, MO
DESCRIPTION:Course Prerequisites: 1 year of installation experience OR attendance at Basic Installation School.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 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.\nNWFA Certification Testing (Additional $400 charge): Will be available on Friday\, March 21st. \nQuestions about certification? Please contact Katie Norton at katherine.norton@nwfa.org. \nCertification Prerequisites:  \n\nBe a member of the NWFA in good standing.\nHave 3 years of experience with installing hardwood floors; OR 1 year on-the-job installation experience and attendance at qualifying classes; OR completion of Wood Floor Specialist apprenticeship.\nAttend 3-day NWFA Intermediate Installation Training\nComplete the NWFA University (NWFAU) Online Installation Track OR completion of online written exam\nComplete Hands-On Testing on the day following training event\, demonstrating skills in 5 areas:\n\nEngineered wood floor glue-down over concrete subfloor.\nSolid wood nail-down on wood subfloor.\nDry lay of patterned/herringbone floor.\nReplace a board in an existing floor.\nInstall floating floor over concrete slab.\n\n\nSign Certified Installer Code of Conduct.\n\nTravel Information:\nClosest Airport:  Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)\nRecommended Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Monroe –1825 Williams Road\, Monroe\, NC 28110\nAirport Transportation Information: Gilberts Transportation $35.00 – One-way /On Request: (704) 777-5333 \nEvent/Registration Cancellation Disclaimer \n\nCancellations received 14 days or more prior to the first date of the training will receive a full refund.\nCancellations received 13 or less days prior to the first date of training will not receive a refund\, however\, registrants can transfer their registration to another person within their company if notice is provided at least one day prior to the first date of the training.\nAny participant who does not attend the training is not eligible for a refund and is not eligible to transfer their registration fee to another training.\nAll cancellations or any notice of transfer must be given in writing and sent to the NWFA Education Events Coordinator\, Joy Silinsky at joy.silinsky@nwfa.org.\n\nAny NWFA courses may be canceled due to a variety of circumstances. We strongly encourage all attendees to make refundable travel reservations in the event this course is canceled. Event cancelations will be communicated in a timely manner.
URL:https://flooryourfuture.com/event/nwfa-intermediate-installation-certification-testing-st-louis-mo-2/
LOCATION:NWFA\, 14 Research Park Drive\, St. Charles\, MO\, 63304\, United States
CATEGORIES:NWFA
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SUMMARY:NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish and CP Testing - St. Louis\, MO
DESCRIPTION:Course Prerequisites: 1 year of Sand & Finish experience OR attendance at Basic Sand & Finish School\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description: A 3-day in-person intermediate level course for those with wood flooring experience. Includes in-depth training on general equipment maintenance\, sanding multiple flooring types/species\, unfinished/factoryfinished\, engineered/multidirectional/parquet flooring. Also includes floor flattening methods\, minimizing the scratch patterns and efficient use of the professional sanding equipment. On the finishing side\, the attendee will learn about and practice with stain application\, sealers\, natural oils\, waxes\, colorants\, reactive conditioners\, finish application\, scraping\, recoats and final coat application\, repairs\, and board replacement. \nCertification Prerequisites:  \n\nBe a member of the NWFA in good standing.\nHave 3 years of experience with sanding and finishing hardwood floors; OR 1 year on-the-job sand & finish experience and attendance at qualifying classes*; OR completion of Wood Floor Specialist apprenticeship\nAttend 3-day NWFA Sand & Finish Training\nComplete the NWFA University (NWFAU) Online Sand & Finish Track OR completion of online written exam\nComplete Hands-On Testing on the day following training event\, demonstrating skills in 4 areas:\n\nRough sanding unfinished strip flooring.\nFinish sanding and applying stain coat.\nApply seal coat.\nPrepare and final coat a prefinished or previously finished strip floor.\n\n\nSign Certified Sand & Finisher Code of Conduct.\n\nNWFA Certification Testing (Additional $400 charge)
URL:https://flooryourfuture.com/event/nwfa-intermediate-sand-finish-and-cp-testing-st-louis-mo-3-2/
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