Hardwood Floors April May 2018

“You truly groomed me to be one of the best in my area.” - John Saunders, Connecticut Wood Floors LLC

ADVANCED LEVEL TRAINING (Continued)

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Finish ree-day hands-on training and classroom presentation. is class, led by some of the best in the industry, includes speci c training on some of the specialty skillsets required to become a Certi edMaster Cra sman. e skillsets taught at this level include using di erent colorants, reactive conditioners, paints, dyes, and minerals in order to achieve unique results on the oor, manufacturer guidance in producing unique blended systems, and texturing and sculpting wood.

ree years of sand and nish experience AND a endance at the Intermediate Sand and Finish school. Plus,

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completion of NWFA University Sand and Finish courses.

Master Craftsman

Four-day hands-on training and classroom presentation. is course, led by some of the industry’s most prestigious guest instructors, including some of the most-recent Wood Floor of the Year winners, is for those looking to take their skills to the highest level. is is where we tie everything together to produce award-winning results.

ree years of installation and sand and nish experience. Plus, successful completion of Intermediate Installation and Intermediate Sand and Finish schools. Completion of NWFA University Installation and Sand and Finish courses.

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ONE-DAY SEMINARS Concrete Prep and Moisture Testing

Prerequisites

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Wood Subfloor Prep and Moisture Testing is course includes assessing and addressing wood sub ooring systems. We will discuss and demonstrate proper methods for testing atness, a ening the sub oor and the sub oor system, addressing inadequate sub oor systems, and addressing elusive problems of moisture. Moisture testing training includes learning about di erent types of moisture meters and how to use them properly. is course includes assessing and addressing concrete sub oors. Topics include proper methods for grinding and a ening a slab, use of self-leveling products, learning about concrete surface pro le (CSP), identifying the right moisture control and adhesive systems for the job, and addressing elusive problems of moisture. Moisture testing training includes learning about di erent quanti able and non-quanti able test methods. Wood Floor Claims – Evaluations and Inspections is course, led by wood oor inspectors, teaches the processes necessary to evaluate ooring failures when dealing with claims. Learn the most impactful methodology in dealing with a claim by understanding the entire claims process from all involved parties. Learn tips on how to work with customers, manufacturers, distributors, and inspectors. INSPECTOR SCHOOL Five-day hands-on training and classroom presentation. is course teaches the necessary tools to become an inspector. Training includes learning about the inspectors’ professional role and legal responsibilities, how to properly identify issues, using speci c testing methods and tools, the art and skill of conducting interviews and writing reports, and using and applying industry standards. Actual ooring inspections are included as part of the training.

Complete NWFA University Concrete Moisture Testing course.

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Complete NWFA University Wood Moisture Testing course.

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Prerequisites

CCUs

ree years of installation and sand and nish experience. Plus, successful completion of Intermediate Installation and Intermediate Sand and Finish schools. Completion of NWFA University Installation and Sand and Finish courses.

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