Wood Flooring Sanding and Finishing (Commercial and domestic installers)

This two-day hands on course is designed for both newcomers who have knowledge of wood fitting and also those wishing to increase their skills and knowledge.  The aim of this course is to give installers the confidence and fundamental skills to achieve a professional finish as efficiently as possible.

Syllabus:

Health and safety

Floor assessment and identification of wood types

Customer expectations

Sanding
  • Different sanding machine types, handling, setup application
  • Sanding techniques - wood species, laying patterns, engineered flooring
  • Correct abrasive selection - grits and abrasive mineral types
  • Practical training and use of belt/edge/finishing sanding equipment
Finishing
  • Gap filling - methods and application
  • Primers and Stains - types and application
  • Finish selection - seals, oils, hardwax oils
  • Practical finish application - tools and methods
  • Floor maintenance
  • Troubleshooting of finishes