The NWFA's technical education assists wood
flooring professionals in advancing their
skills and expertise in all aspects of wood
flooring installation.
For 2013, NWFA will
present a series of one-day workshops in a
variety of locations. You can choose to
attend the workshops that best fit your
needs. Choose to attend one, two, or all six
- this model lets you customize your
learning.
***Members, have your log-in credentials
handy to receive member pricing ($250 for
individual workshops, $200 when you attend
more than one)!
The workshops offered during 2013 are:
Moisture
Identification/Mitigation reviews
moisture control systems for concrete and
wood subfloors. Learn techniques for
moisture testing of concrete and wood
subfloors while identifying and solving
moisture problems.
Subfloor Preparation
provides hands-on training for subfloor
preparation on both concrete and wood.
Method of Installation
sharpens your installation skills, including
job site evaluation and preparation,
installation techniques, safety, custom
design procedures, and medallion
demonstrations.
Factory Finish Repair and Recoat
covers finishing techniques including the
repair and recoat of existing floors, board
replacement and hand scraping.
Method of Sand & Finish
improves your sanding and finishing skills
with hands-on sanding and finishing of
custom floors.
Field Equipment Repair
covers the care and maintenance of field
equipment. Learn the basics of diagnostics,
preventative maintenance, and on-site
repair, especially when your machine quits
on the job.
To register, select the workshop series
in your neighborhood.
