Are you looking to get more involved in the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)? Would you like to brush up your skills via an online class or in-person training? Below is a snapshot of some of the opportunities available from the NWFA in February 2024.
- February 1: 2024 WFOY Entry Deadline. The NWFA’s Wood Floor of the Year (WFOY) awards were developed to encourage and recognize innovative craftsmanship and design in wood flooring installations. Since the program began in 1990, more than 300 awards have been presented to NWFA member companies throughout the world. Submissions are now open, and all entries must be received by February 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. CT to be considered. Enter today.
- February 6-9: Intermediate Installation + CP Testing | Galleher LLC – San Jose, CA. This three-day course includes in depth training on jobsite preparation, layout, understanding the science of wood, analysis of solid and engineered flooring, practice and instruction for nail/glue/floating installation methods of unfinished, factory finished, solid, and engineered flooring, as well as learning a variety of floor repair techniques and how to incorporate simple design elements into a floor. Read more.
- February 8: Wood Floor Repairs | The BOSS – Dallas, TX. A one-day in-person course providing an introduction to advanced level repair work on finished floors, injection repairs, board replacements, factory-finished repairs, color matching, color theory, scratch and gouge repair, grain replacement, and collecting payment for the job. Read more.
- February 9: Wood Floor Sales + CP Testing | The BOSS – Dallas, TX. A one-day course providing instruction about different types of wood and their technical attributes as flooring products, how to sell real wood against “wood-look” floor coverings, and the benefits of real wood flooring. Also includes minimizing claims and call-backs, guiding the customer to the right species and floor type for their lifestyle, understanding appropriate installation methods and finishes for each project, and developing stronger customer relationships and loyalty throughout the selling process. Read more.
- February 13-16: Intermediate Sand & Finish + CP Testing | Bona US – Nashville, TN. A three-day in-person intermediate level course for those with wood flooring experience. Includes in-depth training on general equipment maintenance, sanding multiple flooring types/species, unfinished/factory finished, engineered/multidirectional/parquet flooring. Also includes floor flattening methods, minimizing the scratch patterns and efficient use of the professional sanding equipment. On the finishing side, the attendee will learn about and practice with stain application, sealers, natural oils, waxes, colorants, reactive conditioners, finish application, scraping, recoats and final coat application, repairs, and board replacement. Read more.
- February 20-23: Basic Installation and Sand & Finish | NWFA – St. Charles, MO. A four-day introductory level course for anyone who is new to the wood flooring industry. This course provides a broad overview of the wood flooring industry by combining the Basic Install with the Basic Sand and Finish courses. The curriculum includes a history of wood floors, understanding wood, an introduction to wood flooring tools and equipment along with their uses, installation of unfinished and factory finished solid & engineered flooring, nail, glue, and floating installation methods. Fundamentals of sanding and finishing wood flooring, practice with application of stains, sealers and finishes, and gives the attendee the opportunity to participate in the entire wood flooring process from installation to finishing. Read more.
- February 27-March 1: Intermediate Sand & Finish + CP Testing | PALLMANN – Waco, TX. A three-day in-person intermediate level course for those with wood flooring experience. Includes in-depth training on general equipment maintenance, sanding multiple flooring types/species, unfinished/factory finished, engineered/multidirectional/parquet flooring. Also includes floor flattening methods, minimizing the scratch patterns and efficient use of the professional sanding equipment. On the finishing side, the attendee will learn about and practice with stain application, sealers, natural oils, waxes, colorants, reactive conditioners, finish application, scraping, recoats and final coat application, repairs, and board replacement. Read more.
Not an NWFA member? Join today to connect with other wood flooring professionals from around the world, and receive access to technical standards, education, and networking opportunities.