FITA dates 2012
New dates for 2012 from FITA the ONLY recognized training organization in the flooring trade , backed by the NICF and the CFA Course Dates and Prices
View ArticleUzin Demo
There is a free Uzin Demo and also LVT demo on 29th Feb in southport near Liverpool 5pm to 8pm. Free Beer & Curry. Pm me if you want to go.
View Articletraining course for carpet fitting
hi guys im new to this industry only done a little research tonight, i run a fairly successful window cleaning business, and i have a friend who has been a carpet fitter for ten years or so he has...
View ArticleQuick-Step flooring academy brochure now available online
Quick-Step Academy for Excellence in Flooring brochure now available online. You can download the brochure at http://www.flooringadviceforum.com/quickstepbrochure.pdf Quick-Step Academy for Excellence...
View ArticleAltro courses/ courses in general
What's available in terms of safety flooring courses? I'm trying to get as many courses and qualifications under my belt as I can (plus I can plaster my rusty old sprinter in stickers then!)
View ArticleQuick-Step Academy Apprenticeships
Hi folks, Quick-Step are starting 16 flooring apprentices this coming September from all over the UK. If you know of anyone looking to start an apprenticeship or looking to bring on an apprentice...
View Articlecan anyone recomend a good course not to expensive ?
regarding LVT is it quite easy once shown how to do the basics or not...? could you say take on a border job after a course or will you need to do advance course ? Just after advice really, im a good...
View ArticleArdex presentation day.
I got a phone call today from a nice sounding femme from ARDEX, asking if i would like to attend a course at accrington college on wednesday this week coming.I said yes if only for the free coffee and...
View ArticleAmtico course this week..
Quite looking forward to it actually, if only to get some new tools.
View ArticleLVT Training Courses
Hi all, I've done the Karndean basic LVT course a couple of years back and I'm aiming to do the advanced course when the funds permit. Has anyone done this and was it worth your while? I think that I...
View ArticleCITB Apprenticeship
I am taking on my son as an apprentice this summer and am looking for some funding. Can you get it from CITB as a specialist apprentice because as usual flooring doesn't seem to be on the list. I know...
View ArticleAltro / Polyflor
Hi All, Already laying Karndean, Amtico etc. Want to lay safety vinyl and need advice as to which course is better; Altro or Polyflor.
View ArticleQuickstep Laminate training course
I've heard the new the new quickstep course trainer is a vinyl man and doesnt fit laminate. Anyone know if its true? i was thinking of going on a laminate course this year as give alot of laminate jobs...
View ArticleFITA QA Card
Just browsing through the CFL and saw an advert for fita QA card. Apparently it is required to work in M&S (as I've done) so perhaps others will follow suit? It looks like it's aimed at commercial...
View ArticleNICF Course/Forun newbie
Evening all. I'm not going to rattle on about how long I've been in the trade, but I do consider myself a perfectionist, especially having work with many floor installers. In time I hope to get around...
View ArticleQuickstep foundation course
I'm looking to do the quick step foundation course. Anyone been? What kind of things get covered, is it just square rooms and under cutting frames, cutting round rad pipes or is it more involved like...
View ArticleFree Sub floor prep course
Hi folks, Unilin & Ardex will be hosting a free sub floor prep course at the QS Academy, Trafford Park on Friday 8th February 9am - 12pm if anyone fancies coming along. Just let us know:...
View ArticleLVT courses
I'm sure this has been asked many times before, but what is the current thinking on the best course to attend - Amtico or Karndean ?
View ArticleTrade Open Morning in Stockport,Cheshire 20/03/13 ~ VAT FREE ALL DAY
Hello flooring people. On Wednesday 20th March 2013 RGN Flooring Supplies in Stockport are having an Trade Open Morning. Ardex will be there with a loads of free products plus a few more. Were laying...
View Articletofts academy
I see tofts academy 3 day carpet fitting course and was considering doing it in the hope I can learn to do basic rooms and refit carpets. anyone been on their courses? FITA seems expensive (To see if...
View ArticleAmtico Course is it worth it
Hi I've been fitting amtico, karndean, polyflor and others for the last ten years and thinking of going on the amtico course just to be an approved fitter is it worth it,
View ArticleGood day had
Drove up the road to Mercado Leeds for a training day today. l would like to thank Mike snd Stu for a very informative day. Also it was good to meet members of the forum, looking forward to the 19th...
View ArticleUltraFloor Demo Day - 19th July
Dazlight is arranging a factory tour and demo of ultra floor. They make level it screeds. Friday 19th July. It's near Birmingham just off M42 on the A5. Danny Morson Way Birch coppice business park...
View ArticleHarrogate
Who's going and when? Dates are Sunday 1st to Tuesday 3rd September Me and cool ( mike ) going Sunday Monday. Staying in a hotel in kings rd, just round the corner.
View ArticleNicf master fitter
I am thinking of doing the master fitter assessment next year in carpet. What do you have to do on the assessment
View ArticleHow to start a career in the flooring industry?
Hi, Was looking for some general advice about starting a career in the flooring industry. A little background; 27 years of age, currently working full time (building contracting), wife, child and rent...
View ArticleResin flooring course?
What is the best resin flooring course to go on and how much will it cost and also how long is the course for ? Cheers
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