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 September 2024.
- September 1: Deadline for “40 Under 40” award nominations. Hardwood Floors magazine is seeking nominations of individuals who have brought innovation, high standards, strong character, and a track record of success to both their work and their community. Nominations must be received by September 1, 2024, at 5 p.m. Central Time to be considered. Read more.
- September 5-6: Medallions and Parquetry | Galleher LLC – San Jose, CA. A two-day in-person course designed for experienced wood floor professionals. Learn to produce a variety of medallion styles by hand, including symmetry of medallions, mosaics, and other decorative elements that become the focal-point of the flooring design. Learn to produce a variety of parquet patterns by hand, including developing and utilizing sleds and jigs, and installing them in any application. Read more.
- September 10-13: Basic Installation and Sand and Finish | NWFA – St. Louis, 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 and 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.
- September 10-13: Basic Installation and Sand and Finish | Carpenters International Training Center – Delta, BC. 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 and 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.
- September 12-13: Textured Wood and Color Finishes | Basic Coatings – Bowling Green, OH. A two-day in-person course designed for experienced wood floor professionals. Learn to scrape, sculpt, wire brush, and carve to produce custom textures. Read more.
- September 17-20: Basic Installation and Sand and Finish (BILINGUAL – SPANISH) | National Flooring Contractors Apprenticeship Program – San Francisco, CA. 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. Read more.
- September 23-27: Inspector School | NWFA – St. Louis, MO. A five-day in-person course designed to prepare wood flooring professionals to earn the NWFA Certified Wood Flooring Inspector credential, and build a business as an inspector. Includes inspector’s role/legal responsibilities, how to identify wood flooring problems, conducting interviews, testing methods/tools, finding/using industry standards, conducting inspections, and report writing. Read more.
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