Flooring installation training
Our dedicated UZIN UTZ Campus was founded by a profound commitment to training and nurturing excellence. This purpose-built space is more than just a training centre. It is a dynamic hub for knowledge exchange, hands-on training, and collaborative growth. The UZIN UTZ Campus reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, creating an engaging atmosphere that encourages effective training and skills development.
Combining our brands with the ‘Art of Floor Systems’, UZIN UTZ introduces an immersive experience at our Technical Training days. These sessions are a testament to our longstanding reputation for on-site technical prowess, supporting the industry in various job sites over the years. The training allows contractors to gain new skills and serves as a gateway to a deeper understanding of our brands and innovative systems. Join us on this journey to elevate your skills and expertise across various flooring solutions.
Sub-Floor Preparation & Correct Adhesive Selection - 1 Day Course
Dive into the essentials of flooring excellence with an expert course on sub-floor preparation and adhesive selection. Uncover the key elements for flawless projects and enduring quality. Join us to master subfloor preparation and make informed adhesive choices for superior outcomes.
What will i learn?
- Sub-floor identification
- Overview of British standards relevant to the flooring industry
- Explanation of moisture tests
- DPM solutions
- Priming methods
- Smoothing and levelling compounds
- Adhesive selection & application
- Dry adhesive application
- Overview of WOLFF tools and machines
2025 Dates:
- Thursday 16th January
- Thursday 06th March (Ladies Day)
- Saturday 15th March
- Tuesday 06th May
- Thursday 31st July
- Tuesday 02nd September
- Monday 10th November
The cost for this course is £75 per person. To book your place please email training.uk@uzin-utz.com. Please note your booking is not confirmed until you have paid the invoice and received confirmation.
Advanced Sub-Floor Preparation & Correct Adhesive Selection - 2 Day Course
Embark on a 2-day journey mastering sub-floor preparation and adhesive selection. From moisture testing and DPM solutions to adhesive expertise, unlock the essentials of floor covering installation. Elevate your skills and gain hands-on insights into WOLFF hand tools. Join us for a transformative learning experience.
What will i learn?
Day 1:
- Removal of floor covering using uplifting equipment
- Sub-floor identification
- Contamination elimination with the use of sanders & grinders
- Case hardening weak screeds
- Moisture testing & result logging
- DPM solutions
Day 2:
- Priming methods
- Mixing Stations & pin rakes
- Application of smoothing and levelling compounds to different substrates
- Adhesive selection & installation of floor coverings
- Dry adhesive application
- Overview of WOLFF hand tools
2025 DATES:
- Wednesday 26th - Thursday 27th February
- Monday 19th - Tuesday 20th May
- Thursday 18th - Friday 19th September
The cost for this course is £100 per person. To book your place please email training.uk@uzin-utz.com. Please note your booking is not confirmed until you have paid the invoice and received confirmation.
Introduction to Sub-floor preparation & LVT Installation in partnership with TARKETT - 1 Day Course
Unlock LVT installation mastery in just one day! From subfloor identification to precision cutting, delve into essential techniques. Explore British standards, moisture testing, priming, and adhesive application. Join us for a dynamic, hands-on journey into the world of LVT installation.
What will i learn?
- Sub-floor identification
- Overview of British standards relevant to the flooring industry
- Explanation of moisture tests
- DPM solutions
- Priming methods
- Smoothing and levelling compounds
- Setting out for LVT
- Cutting methods required for installation of LVT
- Adhesive selection & application
- Overview of suitable WOLFF tools for LVT installation
2025 dates:
- Monday 03rd March
- Tuesday 13th May
- Saturday 26th July
- Friday 05th September
- Tuesday 07th October (Ladies Day)
- Friday 28th November
The cost for this course is £75 per person. To book your place please email training.uk@uzin-utz.com. Please note your booking is not confirmed until you have paid the invoice and received confirmation.
Intermediate to Sub-floor preparation & LVT Installation in partnership with TARKETT - 2 day course
Take your skill to the next level with our 2-day intermediate sub-floor preparation & LVT installation course. Elevate your expertise in sub-floor preparation techniques and delve into the intricacies of LVT installation. Join us for two days of immersive learning, mastering the essentials for successful LVT projects.
What will i learn?
Day 1:
- Sub-floor identification
- Overview of British standards relevant to the flooring industry
- Carry out moisture tests using various equipment
- DPM solutions
- How to deal with liquid screeds
- Repairing cracks
- Priming methods
- Smoothing and levelling compounds
Day 2:
- What is LVT
- Setting out for LVT, straight lay, diagonal & herringbone
- Cutting methods required for installation of LVT
- Adhesive selection & application
- Dry adhesive application
- Using WOLFF hand tools when installing LVT Floors
2025 dates:
- Thursday 20th & Friday 21st February
- Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd May
- Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd August
The cost of this course is £100 per person. To book your place please email training.uk@uzin-utz.com. Please note your booking is not confirmed until you have paid the invoice and received confirmation.
Introduction to Sub-floor preparation & Wet room Installation In Partnership with Altro- 1 Day Course
Dive into the essentials with our 1-day introduction to sub-floor preparation & wet room installation course in partnership with Altro. Gain insights into subfloor preparation techniques and explore the intricacies of wet room installations. Join us for a day of hands-on learning, setting the foundation for successful wet room projects.
What will i learn?
- Sub-floor identification
- Overview of British standards relevant to the flooring industry
- Explanation of moisture tests
- DPM solutions
- Priming methods
- Smoothing and levelling compounds
- Setting out for installation
- Installation of cove form & capping strips
- Coving vinyl sheet & cutting of mitres
- How to do vinyl welding
- Adhesive selection & application
- Overview of suitable WOLFF tools
2025 dates:
- Thursday 03rd April
- Tuesday 10th June
- Friday 15th August
- Saturday 18th October
- Wednesday 10th December
The cost of this course is £75 per person. To book your place please email training.uk@uzin-utz.com. Please note your booking is not confirmed until you have paid the invoice and received confirmation.
Intermediate Sub-floor preparation & wet room installation In Partnership with Altro - 2 day course
Enhance your expertise with our 2-day intermediate subfloor preparation and wet room installation course in partnership with Altro. Delve into advanced sub-floor techniques and master the intricacies of wet room installation. Join us for two immersive days of hands-on training, refining your skills for successful and seamless flooring installation.
What will i learn?
Day 1:
- Sub-floor type identification
- Overview of British standards relevant to the flooring industry
- Carry out moisture tests using various equipment
- DPM solutions
- How to deal with liquid screeds
- Repairing cracks
- Priming methods
- Smoothing and levelling compounds
Day 2:
- Setting out for installation
- Installation of cove form & capping strips,
- Templating vinyl into small areas
- Coving vinyl sheet & cutting of mitres
- How to do vinyl welding
- How to us tape systems when carrying out cap & cove installation’s
- Adhesive selection & application methods
- Overview of suitable WOLFF tools
2025 dates:
- Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th March
- Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th June
- Wednesday 01st & Thursday 02nd October
The cost of this course is £100 per person. To book your place please email training.uk@uzin-utz.com. Please note your booking is not confirmed until you have paid the invoice and received confirmation.
Calcium Sulphate Workshop
Explore the art of floor perfection with our calcium sulphate workshop. Join us for a hands-on session to understand the different types of liquid screeds and how they should be prepared. Learn how to protect against residual moisture and achieve a smooth, flawless flooring solution. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the world of liquid screeds.
Topics involved:
- What is a liquid screed? How do calcium sulphate screeds & liquid cement based screeds differ from traditional cement and concrete screed
- The myths and facts about calcium sulphate screeds & liquid cement screed.
- The importance of moisture testing & how to carry out a test.
- Laitance and contamination explained.
- Calcium sulphate & liquid cement based prepared by sanding & grinding
- Crack repairs
- Step by step flooring installation systems over dry and damp calcium sulphate screed & cement based liquid screeds
- Q&A with our industry experts
2025 dates:
- Monday 13th January
- Monday 28th April
- Tuesday 15th July
- Wednesday 12th November
The cost of this course is £75 per person. To book your place please email training.uk@uzin-utz.com. Please note your booking is not confirmed until you have paid the invoice and received confirmation.
Apprentice Sub-floor preparation & System selection - 2 day course
Empower your apprentices with our 2-day course on sub-floor preparation and system selection. This hands-on program is designed to guide apprentices through the essentials of subfloor preparation and the nuanced system selection process. Join us for two days of practical training, laying the foundation for a successful flooring installation and informed system choices.
What will i learn?
Day 1:
- Installation of sub-floor e.g. Concrete without structural membrane, sand & cement screed with structural membrane, and calcium sulphate screed.
- Sub-floor identification
- Removal of floor covering using uplifting equipment
- Contamination elimination with the use of sanders & grinders
- Screed testing – BRE test, scratch testing, carbide testing
- Moisture testing & result logging
- DPM solutions
Day 2:
- Dealing with calcium sulphates
- Priming types & methods of application
- Application of smoothing and levelling compounds to different substrates
- Adhesive selection & installation of floor coverings
- Dry adhesive & tape application
- Overview of WOLFF hand tools
2025 dates:
- Thursday 24th & Friday 25th April
- Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th October
The cost of this course is £100 per person. To book your place please email training.uk@uzin-utz.com. Please note your booking is not confirmed until you have paid the invoice and received confirmation.
Sub-floor preparation & rubber flooring installation in partnership with NORA Rubber - 2 day course
Step into our 2-day sub-floor preparation & rubber flooring installation course, presented in partnership with Nora Rubber. Elevate your expertise as you master cutting-edge subfloor techniques and delve into the seamless installation of Nora rubber flooring. Join us for 2 days of excellence in partnership with a leader in rubber flooring solutions.
What will i learn?
Day 1:
- Sub-floor type identification
- Overview of British standards relevant to the flooring industry
- Carry out moisture tests using various equipment
- DPM solutions
- How to deal with liquid screeds
- Repairing cracks
- Priming methods
- Smoothing and levelling compounds
Day 2:
- Setting out for installation
- Installation of rubber sheet including ED installations
- Seem cutting
- Installation of cove form & capping strips,
- Coving rubber sheet & cutting of mitres
- How to hot and cold weld rubber floors
- Tape systems for installing rubber flooring
- Adhesive selection & application methods
- Overview of suitable WOLFF tools
2025 Dates:
- Tuesday 04th & Wednesday 05th February
- Thursday 17th & Friday 18th July
The cost of this course is £100 per person. To book your place please email training.uk@uzin-utz.com. Please note your booking is not confirmed until you have paid the invoice and received confirmation.
Introduction to Sub-floor preparation & Vinyl installation - 2 day course
Unlock the full potential of your flooring skills with our comprehensive 2-day course, meticulously designed for you to excel in sub-floor preparation and viynl installation. This course is your gateway to mastering advanced techniques, ensuring unparalleled expertise in the realm of sub-floor craftsmanshop and the delicate art of vinyl fitting.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Day 1:
- Sub-floor identification
- Overview of British standards relevant to the flooring industry
- Carry out moisture tests using various equipment
- DPM solutions
- How to deal with liquid screeds
- Repairing cracks
- Priming methods
- Smoothing and levelling compounds
Day 2:
- Understanding sheet vinyl types
- Setting out- understanding importance joints, & wastage
- Installing vinyl using scribbling techniques
- Templating method for installing vinyl sheet
- Hot & cold weld techniques
- Correct adhesive selection & application
2025 Dates:
- Thursday 13th & Friday 14th February
- Wednesday 09th & Thursday 10th April
- Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th June
- Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th December
The cost for this course is £100 per person. To book your place please email training.uk@uzin-utz.com. Please note your booking is not confirmed until you have paid the invoice and received confirmation.
How much does it cost?
Our training costs:
- 1 day course - £75 per person
- 2 day course - £100 per person
- 3 day course - £150 per person.
What's included?
- Full and comprehensive training from an expert
- Lunch and refreshments throughout the day
- Certificate upon completion
- A UZIN UTZ Campus T-shirt, WOLFF Knife & other giveaways when you leave
To book your place you must make a training enquiry. Once we have checked availability we will confirm and send over your training invoice. Your place on our training courses are not fully confirmed until you have paid the training invoice and received a confirmation email.
Cancellation less than a week prior to the course will result in a full charge. Cancellation over a week before the course will result in a refund being provided.
Where is the training?
UZIN:
Uzin Utz Campus, Stafford Technology Park, Staffordshire, ST18 0GE.
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What time?
The courses run from 9:00 am to 17:00 pm
How do I book a place?
For more information or to book a place E-mail: training
