This hands-on, two-day course is designed for flooring professionals looking to expand their skills in sub-floor preparation and vinyl wet room installation. Learn to identify, prepare, and install over a range of substrates, with a strong focus on British Standards, moisture management, and best practices for cap and cove systems.

Course Breakdown:

Day 1 - Sub-Floor Preparation & Moisture Management

Master the essentials of prepping a sub-floor for a compliant, watertight installation.

• Sub-floor type identification:
  Learn to identify various substrates and assess their readiness for installation – including concrete, timber, screed, and refurbishment surfaces.
• British standards overview:
  Understand the key British Standards that govern sub-floor prep, moisture testing, and resilient floor installation in wet areas.
• Moisture testing (Hands on)
  Carry out moisture testing using different tools and techniques, including hygrometers, RH probes, and surface tests. Learn how to interpret and document results.
• Damp proof membrane (DPM) solutions:
  Choose and apply the right DPM system for your conditions – from moisture suppression layers to full-surface barriers.
• Working with liquid screeds:
  Learn how to correctly prepare calcium sulphate and liquid cement screeds, including laitance removal, sanding, priming, and drying requirements.
• Crack repair techniques:
  Identify the cause of cracking and apply appropriate repair compounds or epoxy injection systems.
• Priming methods:
  Understand the importance of primer compatibility with both sub-floor and smoothing compound, and how to apply them correctly.
• Smoothing & levelling compounds:
  Practical application of levelling compounds over a range of substrates, with focus on wet room performance requirements.

Day 2 – Cap & cove vinyl wet room installation

Take your LVT and vinyl skills further with this deep dive into wet room-specific installation.

• Setting out for wet room installations:
  Learn how to accurately plan layouts for efficient fitting, minimising waste and achieving clean transitions around drains, doorways, and corners.
• Installing cove formers & capping strips:
  Step-by-step guidance on installing cap and cove systems – essential for hygienic and compliant wet rooms.
• Vinyl templating for tight spaces:
  Practice templating methods for small, awkward areas such as behind toilets, pipe boxes, and alcoves.
• Coving sheet vinyl & cutting mitres:
  Heat forming and cutting techniques to create seamless internal and external corners.
• Vinyl welding techniques:
  Learn to weld seams using hot air welding equipment for a watertight and professional finish.
• Using tape systems in cap & cove installations:
  Introduction to tape adhesives for vertical installations – when and how to use them effectively.
• Adhesive selection & application:
  Choose the correct adhesive for every surface – including wall-to-floor transitions, vertical bonding, and specialist wet areas.
• Tool overview & usage:
  Hands-on with WOLFF tools specifically designed for cutting, welding, coving, and installing wet room flooring systems.