The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) each year offers an Installer Certification School. The comprehensive training curriculum covers all aspects of a quality laminate installation and gives attendees the skills necessary to perform installations to high standards and craftsmanship in the field.

Each certification session lasts two days. Classes are available at 10 different times and locations throughout the year. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.

Topics covered include: what is laminate, HPL & DPL, types and joints, abrasion class and wear class, job site evaluation, floor preparation, wood subfloors, concrete subfloors, moisture meters, acclimation, safety issues and emergency procedures, insurance, using manufacturer instructions, measuring and balancing, installation direction, subfloor issues, special areas, correcting errors, measurement and estimation, installation techniques, board replacement, floor removal and cleaning.

“Being certified is beneficial to both dealers and installers,” said Bill Dearing, president of NALFA. “Dealers can feel confident their installers have the expertise necessary to do quality laminate installations, thereby resulting in satisfied customers. Installers get direct access to laminate manufacturers’ technical experts, so they are kept current on latest industry information.”

To learn more about NALFA’s Installer Certification School, call (423) 316-1566.