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
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
2024 Dates:
- Thursday 07th March (ladies day)
- Wednesday 15th May
- Friday 26th July
- Thursday 12th September
- Monday 18th November
The cost for this course is £75 per person. To book your place please email uzin.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
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
2024 DATES:
- Wednesday 28th February - Thursday 29th February
- Tuesday 28th May - Wednesday 29th May
- Thursday 19th September - Friday 20th September
The cost for this course is £100 per person. To book your place please email uzin.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 - 1 Day Course
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
2024 dates:
- Monday 18th March
- Monday 20th May
- Wednesday 04th September
- Friday 29th November
The cost for this course is £75 per person. To book your place please email uzin.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 - 2 day course
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
2024 dates:
- Tuesday 20th February - Wednesday 21st February
- Wednesday 22nd May - Thursday 23rd May
- Thursday 22nd August - Friday 23rd August
The cost of this course is £100 per person. To book your place please email uzin.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
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
2024 dates:
- Friday 15th March
- Friday 14th June
- Thursday 15th August
- Tuesday 10th December
The cost of this course is £75 per person. To book your place please email uzin.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
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
2024 dates:
- Thursday 11th April - Friday 12th April
- Wednesday 19th June - Thursday 20th June
- Tuesday 01st October - Wednesday 02nd October
The cost of this course is £100 per person. To book your place please email uzin.uk@uzin-utz.com. Please note your booking is not confirmed until you have paid the invoice and received confirmation.
Liquid screed workshop
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
2024 dates:
- Tuesday 30th January
- Wednesday 20th March
- Tuesday 04th June
- Thursday 01st August
- Friday 11th October
The cost of this course is £75 per person. To book your place please email uzin.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
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
2024 dates:
- Tuesday 23rd April - Wednesday 24th April
The cost of this course is £100 per person. To book your place please email uzin.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
2024 Dates:
- Monday 05th February - Tuesday 06th February
- Monday 08th April - Tuesday 09th April
- Wednesday 10th July - Thursday 11th July
The cost of this course is £100 per person. To book your place please email uzin.uk@uzin-utz.com. Please note your booking is not confirmed until you have paid the invoice and received confirmation.
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
Dates:
- Tuesday 16th April - Wednesday 17th April
The cost for this course is £100 per person. To book your place please email uzin.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: uzin.uk@uzin-utz.com
