PALLMANN excellence with Wood Flooring Installations

PALLMANN excellence with wood flooring installations in partnership with Parador - 3 day course

Day 1: Preparing the Perfect Foundation

Identifying sub-floor types
Understand the different sub-floor materials and their impact on wood flooring installations.
Overview of British standards in flooring
Learn the essential regulations and standards that ensure quality and compliance.
Moisture testing techniques
Hands-on use of moisture meters and other equipment to accurately assess sub-floor moisture levels.
Damp proof membrane (DPM) solutions
Effective strategies to prevent moisture damage when installing wooden floors.
Handling liquid screeds
Best practices for working with liquid screeds to create ideal surfaces.
Repairing cracks
Techniques for fixing sub-floor imperfections to ensure a stable installation.
Priming methods for wood floor preparation
Applying primers correctly for enhanced adhesion and durability.
Smoothing and levelling compounds
Choosing and applying suitable compounds to achieve a flawless sub-floor surface.

Day 2: Installing with Precision and Care

Environmental effects on timber
Understand how humidity, temperature, and other factors affect wood floors.
Recognising timber floor problems
Identifying issues early to prevent long-term damage.
Creating the perfect surface base
Foundations for a flawless installation.
Assessing existing wood floor surfaces
Techniques to evaluate and prepare pre-existing floors for renovation or overlay
Setting out wood floor installations
Layout planning for accuracy and aesthetic appeal
Installation methods for wood flooring
Detailed instruction on suspended, floating, and solid wood floor installations.
Adhesive selection and application
Choosing the right adhesive and mastering application techniques for lasting results.

Day 3: Mastering Finishing and Renovation

Joint fillers, primers, abrasives & tools practice
Hands-on session to master essential materials and equipment.
Renovation of wood floors
Techniques for restoring the beauty and function of worn floors.
Structured wood floor renovation with Pallmann brushing technique
Industrial-level refinishing for textured wood surfaces.
Trends, tips & tricks for colouring wood floors
Creative approaches to achieving stunning finishes.
Surface finishing fundamentals
- Understanding resistance and room usage
- Gloss levels and their visual impact
- Primer selection and its effect on colour and durability
Basics of surface treatment
Exploring oils, lacquer systems, and their applications.
Care, cleaning & maintenance products
Best practices for prolonging the life and appearance of wooden floors.

The cost of this course is £200 per person. Please note your booking is not confirmed until you have paid the invoice and received confirmation.

Uzin Utz Campus, Stafford Technology Park, Staffordshire, ST18 0GE