Cushion Vinyl Skills
This two-day course is designed for both newcomers and those wishing to increase their skills and knowledge.
Course notes included.
Syllabus
Health and Safety
Overview of general health and safety
Material handling
Customer relations
Personal presentation
An understanding of how to conduct yourself in a customer’s home
Understanding customer expectations
How to handle difficult situations
British Standard BS 8203 (resilient)
Brief overview of the standard
Manufacturers standards
Sub-floor types
Suitability for the installation
Moisture tests
Equipment
Test methods
Logging results
Evaluating results
Sub-floor preparation
Plywood
DPM’s (demonstration)
Levelling Skims
Estimating
An overview of estimating for vinyl
Fitting
Setting out and alignment
Freehand cutting
Scribing
Templating
Joins
Cutting
Cold welding
Adhesives
Liquid
Tapes
Door profiles
Tools of the trade