Step up your skills with this hands-on course tailored for flooring professionals ready to bridge the gap between basic knowledge and advanced practice. Learn how to prepare sub-floors to industry standards and install LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) with precision and confidence.

Course Breakdown:

Day 1 – Sub-Floor Preparation & Moisture Management

Lay the groundwork for successful, long-lasting installations.

• Subfloor identification:
  Learn to recognise and assess different sub-floor types and understand how each impacts the installation process.
• British standards overview:
  A practical introduction to relevant British Standards in the flooring industry – what you need to know and how to stay compliant on-site.
• Moisture testing techniques:
  Perform moisture testing using a range of equipment and interpret the results to determine next steps.
• Damp proof membrane (DPM) solutions:
  Explore moisture mitigation methods, including when and how to apply DPM systems based on test outcomes.
• Working with liquid screeds:
  Understand the key differences between traditional and calcium sulphate liquid screeds, and how to correctly prepare them for LVT installation.
• Crack repairs:
  Learn how to identify and repair cracks effectively to ensure sub-floor stability and longevity.
• Priming methods:
  Get hands-on with different priming techniques and understand the importance of substrate compatibility.
• Smoothing & levelling compounds:
  Practical application of levelling compounds across various sub-floor conditions for a flawless finish.

Day 2 – LVT installation techniques 

Perfect your skills in working with Luxury Vinyl Tile, from layout to finishing.

• What is LVT?
  A technical and visual overview of Luxury Vinyl Tile, including construction types, wear layers, and design formats.
• LVT layout & setting out:
  Step-by-step guide to setting out for Straight Lay, Diagonal, and Herringbone installations – ensuring symmetry and flow.
• Cutting methods:
  Learn accurate and efficient cutting techniques for detailed LVT installation using industry-standard tools.
• Adhesive selection & application:
  Match the right adhesive system to the sub-floor and LVT type – includes wet and pressure-sensitive adhesives.
• Dry adhesive systems:
  Introduction to dry adhesives – when to use them and tips for effective application.
• Using WOLFF tools for LVT installations:
  Hands-on with WOLFF hand tools designed for LVT cutting, fitting, and detailing – improve speed and finish quality.