Saint Charles, MO (January 19, 2026) — The National Wood Flooring Association has released its 2026 Hands-On Training Calendar. These events are held at various NWFA regional training centers across the United States and are led by NWFA Regional Instructors. These instructors are highly skilled professionals with a passion for the wood flooring industry and a commitment to sharing their knowledge through hands-on education.

The 2026 course schedule is as follows:

• Intermediate Sand and Finish and CP Testing | St. Louis, MO | February 24 – 27
• Intermediate Installation and CP Testing | St. Louis, MO | March 24 – 27
• Intro to UV/LED Cured Flooring | St. Louis, MO | March 31 – April 2
• Intermediate Installation and CP Testing | King of Prussia, PA | April 7 – 10
• Basic Installation | Columbus, OH | April 14 – 16
• Basic Sand and Finish | Columbus, OH | April 17 – 18
• NWFA Expo | Orlando, FL | April 21 – 23
• Intro to UV/LED Cured Flooring | St. Louis, MO | June 9 – 11
• Basic Installation | Kansas City, KS | June 9 – 10
• Basic Sand and Finish | Kansas City, KS | June 11 – 12
• Intermediate Sand and Finish and CP Testing | Pompton Plains, NJ | June 16 – 19
• Intermediate Installation and CP Testing | St. Louis, MO | July 14 – 17
• Intermediate Sand and Finish and CP Testing | St. Louis, MO | July 28 – 31
• Precision Patterns: Medallions | St. Louis, MO | August 5 – 7
• Basic Installation | St. Louis, MO | August 25 – 26
• Basic Sand and Finish | St. Louis, MO | August 27 – 28
• Sales Advisor with Field Experience | St. Louis, MO | September 15 – 16
• Intermediate Installation and CP Testing | Boise, ID | September 15 – 18
• Inspector Certification and CP Testing | St. Louis, MO | September 21 – 25
• Intermediate Installation and CP Testing | Columbus, OH | October 6 – 9
• Basic Installation | Westfield, MA | October 13 – 14
• Basic Sand and Finish | Westfield, MA | October 15 – 16
• Intermediate Sand and Finish and CP Testing | St. Louis, MO | October 20 – 23
• Intermediate Installation and CP Testing | St. Louis, MO | November 3 – 6
• Advanced Installation | St. Louis, MO | November 17 – 20
• Advanced Finish | St. Louis, MO | December 8 – 10

NOTE: Bold indicates certification testing is available for those who qualify.

Each NWFA hands-on class includes an educational reference manual, access to online courses that reinforce the hands-on training being taught, safety goggles, a disposable respiratory mask, earplugs, an instructor directory, and lunch.

The National Wood Flooring Association is a not-for-profit trade organization with more than 3,200 member companies worldwide, dedicated to educating consumers, architects, designers, specifiers, and builders on the uses and benefits of wood flooring. NWFA members receive industry-leading education, technical resources, and networking opportunities to advance their professionalism and success.

The NWFA is located at 14 Research Park Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304, and can be contacted at 800.422.4556 (USA and Canada), 636.519.9663 (local and international), or online at www.nwfa.org.

For updates and additional training opportunities, visit nwfa.org/hands-on-training or call 800.422.4556.