Back to Basics Pt. 2 – Basic Sand & Finish Recap

Previously recognized as the Principles of Wood Flooring, the first three-day Basic Sand & Finish class of the year took place March 7-9. Presented by NWFA Vice President of Education and Certification, Brett Miller, the completely revised training event was well-received by our students.

“Our students were eager to get their hands on the machines and have the ability to practice techniques with an instructor right there,” says Brett Miller. “It’s a huge advantage to have everyone there to help each other learn and for our students to be able to get hands-on experience without the fear of reporting back to a homeowner.”

In addition to all of the industry knowledge and hands-on experience you gain from attending an NWFA training event, they also are a great place to network with other students and learn more about products and equipment from manufacturer representatives.

We’d like to give a special thank you to all of the instructors, companies, and students who made last week’s event a success.

INSTRUCTORS

Adolfo Gomringer – DuraSeal, Cleveland, Ohio
Scott King – Bona US, Aurora, Colorado
Wayne Lee – Middle Tennessee Lumber, Springville, Tennessee
Todd McDonald – Glitsa, a division of Rudd Company, Livonia, Michigan
Toby Merrill – DuraSeal, McHenry, Illinois
Brett Miller – NWFA, St. Louis, Missouri
Mark Mukosiej – Arboritec USA, Inc, Flat Rock, North Carolina
Matt Thrane – Gehl Flooring Supply, Inc., Butler, Wisconsin
Tony Ziola – Mapei Corporation, Deerfield Beach, Florida

PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY SPONSORS

3M – Safety gear and abrasives
Advantech
American Sanders – Equipment and finish
Bona US – Tools, finish, stain, filler, and instructor
Denver Hardwood Company
DuraSeal – Finish, stain, abrasives, filler, and instructors
Lägler USA – Equipment and abrasives
Mapei Corporation – Equipment, finish, and instructor
Middle Tennessee Lumber Co. – Instructor and tools
Mullican Flooring
Shaw Industries
WD Flooring
Weyerhaeuser Company