The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) is pleased to introduce a new course to its educational curriculum with the debut of a one-day Advanced Laminate Installer Certification class.

The schedule for 2012 is:

March 6 – Salem, NJ
May 8 – Dallas, TX
July 10 – City of Industry, CA
September 11 – Calhoun, GA
November 6 - Phoenix, AZ

The course will include a four­-hour hands-on installation, which will serve as a test for certification. The installation will include installing with obstacles, molding, stairs, testing for flatness and moisture, and plank replacement.

Presentations will address the definition of laminate flooring, a review of samples and locking mechanisms, preparing for installation, job site evaluation, installation of floating floors, water management, grade levels, wood and concrete subfloor requirements, sound considerations, safety requirements, and a glueless plank demonstration.

The class fee is $350. To register or for more information, contact Teiya Eubanks at (423) 316-1566 or teubanks@kmtcreative.com.

About NALFA
The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) was formed in 1997 by U.S. and Canadian manufacturers and importers of Laminate Flooring. Since its inception, NALFA has been dedicated to creating voluntary product performance standards for Laminate Flooring in North America. For more information, visit www.nalfa.com.