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GearFloorcovering Installer Trade Skills

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Occupational Skills

Uses tools and equipment.
Uses hand tools.
  • knowledge of types of hand tools
  • knowledge of hand cutting tools
  • knowledge of abrading tools
  • knowledge of fastening and prying tools
  • knowledge of stretching tools
  • knowledge of layout and marking tools
  • knowledge of trowelling tools
  • knowledge of floor preparation tools
  • ability to select tools
  • ability to maintain tools
Uses power tools.
  • knowledge of types of portable power tools such as battery powered and gas powered
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications
  • ability to select portable power tools
  • ability to maintain portable power tools
  • ability to recognize hazards such as worn parts, worn power cords and dull blades
  • ability to store portable power tools
Uses measuring tools.
  • knowledge of types of measuring tools
  • knowledge of basic geometry
  • knowledge of imperial and metric systems
  • ability to organize measuring tools
  • ability to maintain measuring tools
  • ability to store measuring tools
  • ability to interpret readings
Uses personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • knowledge of types of PPE
  • knowledge of PPE operations
  • knowledge of workplace safety and health regulations
  • ability to select PPE
  • ability to recognize worksite hazards
  • ability to inspect and maintain PPE
Organizes work.
Communicates with others.
  • knowledge of methods of communication
  • ability to translate technical terms into layperson language
  • ability to communicate trade standards and practices to customers
  • ability to establish customer expectations for service and repairs
  • ability to communicate with supervisors
  • ability to communicate with other tradespersons
  • ability to coach apprentices
  • ability to operate communication equipment such as cell phones, two-way radios and computers
  • ability to use hand signals
Assesses jobsite conditions and requirements.
  • knowledge of product requirements
  • knowledge of jobsite readiness
  • knowledge of accessibility requirements
  • knowledge of jobsite safety and security
  • ability to identify potential problems such as obstruction and scheduling conflicts with other trades
  • ability to assess environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, ventilation, dust and light
  • ability to establish work schedule according to jobsite conditions
  • ability to recognize preparation required beyond the scope of floorcovering installer trade
Plans sequence of installation.
  • knowledge of floorcovering operations
  • knowledge of time required to complete each operation
  • ability to plan work procedures
  • ability to prioritize sequence of operations with regard to jobsite conditions
Measures dimensions.
  • knowledge of basic mathematical formulas
  • ability to perform basic calculations
  • ability to determine pattern repeats
  • ability to interpret blueprints and drawings
Performs layout.
  • knowledge of standard widths of materials in both metric and imperial measures
  • knowledge of pattern matching principles
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications for flooring materials such as dye lot sequence and pile direction
  • ability to determine pattern run off
  • ability to determine seam location
  • ability to determine fill sizes according to product
  • ability to inspect materials prior to installation for defects such as factory flaws or damage
Uses documentation.
  • ability to interpret and scale blueprints
  • ability to read job specifications
  • ability to interpret finish schedule
  • ability to interpret work orders
  • ability to interpret flooring manufacturers’ product specifications and recommendations
  • ability to draw a sketch
  • ability to document job readiness and environmental conditions
  • ability to check material received against work orders and specifications
  • ability to document extra work required
  • ability to document jobsite problems
Maintains safe work environment.
  • knowledge of components of a safe work environment
  • knowledge of jurisdictional safety regulations
  • knowledge of location of first aid supplies
  • ability to use safety equipment and structures
  • ability to identify hazards
  • ability to use Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • ability to maintain clean and obstruction-free work environment
  • ability to identify positive ventilation
Performs final inspection.
  • knowledge of industry standards
  • knowledge of customer expectations
  • ability to inspect all work and perform remedial tasks
  • ability to review job with customer
  • ability to resolve discrepancies between industry standards and customer expectations
Identifies materials.
Identifies types of carpets.
  • knowledge of carpet properties such as fibres, yarns and weights
  • knowledge of carpet construction such as woven, flocked, tufted and needle-punched
  • knowledge of carpet backing
  • knowledge of carpet width
  • knowledge of types of patterns such as prints, cuts and loops, and geometric
  • knowledge of carpet styles such as berber, low level loop and cut pile
Identifies types of resilient flooring.
  • knowledge of types of resilient flooring such as vinyl composite tile (VCT), linoleum, sheet vinyl and rubber
  • knowledge of types of patterns
  • knowledge of wear layers
  • knowledge of backing
  • knowledge of gauges and thicknesses
Identifies types of pre-finished wood and laminate flooring.
  • knowledge of types of wood species such as maple, oak and cherry
  • knowledge of characteristics of wood species
  • knowledge of pre-finished wood and laminate fastening and installation systems
  • knowledge of product dimensions, construction and characteristics
  • knowledge of construction types such as solid, engineered and laminate
Identifies types of cushion.
  • knowledge of cushion density, weight and width
  • knowledge of cushion material such as foam, rubber and felt
  • knowledge of uses of cushion such as carpet cushion and laminate flooring cushion
  • knowledge of cushion fastening and installation methods
Selects adhesives.
  • knowledge of types of adhesives
  • knowledge of adhesive compatibility with flooring
  • knowledge of adhesive compatibility with substrate
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommended uses
  • knowledge of environmental specifications and regulations
Selects trim and accessories.
  • knowledge of types of trims and accessories
  • knowledge of existing jobsite conditions
  • knowledge of jobsite specifications
  • knowledge of flooring product finishing requirements
  • knowledge of fastening methods
Assesses floor.
Identifies grade level.
  • knowledge of effects of grade level on various floorcoverings
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommendations regarding grade level
  • ability to identify and define above-grade, on-grade and below-grade subfloors
Identifies subfloor type.
  • knowledge of types of subfloor such as concrete, wood, metal and ceramic
  • knowledge of basic construction principles
  • ability to determine substructure
Determines possibility of asbestos containing products.
  • knowledge of asbestos containing products
  • knowledge of available asbestos tests
  • ability to recognize warning signs for asbestos such as age of material, size of material and colour of adhesives
  • ability to obtain and interpret test results
Conducts field tests.
  • knowledge of types of moisture tests such as calcium chloride, mat test and meters
  • knowledge of alkalinity test (pH)
  • knowledge of bond tests
  • ability to visually identify types of contaminants such as oil, ink, paint, dust, varnish, parting compound and adhesives
  • ability to perform temperature readings
  • ability to interpret field results
Determines floor preparation required.
  • knowledge of floorcovering to be installed
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommendations
  • knowledge of floor preparation materials available
  • ability to identify subfloor composition
  • ability to identify subfloor deficiencies

Floor Preparation

Removes existing floorcovering and accessories.
Removes wall base and trims.
  • knowledge of types of wall base
  • knowledge of types of trims
  • knowledge of fasteners such as glue, staples and nails
  • ability to prevent damage to wall finishes
  • ability to prevent damage to existing wall base and trims for reinstallation
  • ability to salvage materials
Removes carpet.
  • knowledge of existing carpet installation
  • knowledge of floorcovering removal techniques
  • knowledge of disposal methods and regulations
  • ability to prevent damage to existing finished surfaces
  • ability to salvage materials
Removes resilient flooring.
  • knowledge of existing floorcovering installation
  • knowledge of asbestos containing products
  • knowledge of provincial and territorial regulations regarding removal and disposal of asbestos containing products
  • knowledge of floorcovering removal techniques such as chipping, heating, stripping manually and by machine
  • knowledge of disposal methods and regulations
  • ability to prevent damage to existing finished surfaces
  • ability to remove adhesives
Removes wood and laminate flooring.
  • knowledge of wood and laminate installation techniques
  • knowledge of wood and laminate removal techniques
  • knowledge of disposal methods and regulations
  • ability to prevent damage to existing finished surfaces
  • ability to salvage materials
Removes underlayments.
  • knowledge of removal techniques
  • knowledge of disposal methods and regulations
  • ability to determine composition of subfloor layers such as asbestos containing products and gypsum panels
  • ability to prevent damage to existing finished surfaces
  • ability to remove fasteners
Prepares substrate.
Removes contaminants.
  • knowledge of removal techniques such as scraping, sanding, and by chemical and mechanical means
  • knowledge of disposal methods and regulations
  • ability to identify types of contaminants such as oil, ink, paint, dust, varnish, parting compound and adhesives
  • ability to prevent damage to finished surfaces
Prepares concrete floors.
  • knowledge of concrete floor composition such as lightweight concrete and radiant heated slab
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommendations on the use of remedial products such as patching compounds, self-levelling products, bonding agents and sealers
  • ability to apply patching and levelling compounds
Prepares wood floors.
  • knowledge of wood floor construction such as structural soundness and location of joists
  • knowledge of in-floor heating systems
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommendations on the use of patching and levelling compounds
  • knowledge of fastening techniques
  • ability to sand wood panel joints flush
  • ability to apply patching and levelling compounds
  • ability to correct problems such as squeaks and loose panels
Prepares specialty floors.
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommendations on specialty floors such as metal, ceramic and quarry tile
  • ability to apply patching and levelling compounds
  • ability to abrade surface to accept patching and levelling compounds and bonding agents
  • ability to determine structural soundness
Prepares existing flooring to accept new floorcovering.
  • knowledge of number of layers of existing floorcovering
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommendations for installation
  • knowledge of surface deficiencies such as delamination, wax build up and damage
  • ability to correct surface deficiencies
  • ability to apply patching and levelling compounds
  • ability to undercut jambs and trims
Installs underlayment.
Installs trowelled underlayment.
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommendations regarding the use of trowelled underlayment
  • knowledge of types of trowelled underlayment products and additives
  • ability to follow recommended mixing and application procedures
  • ability to apply primers and bonding agents
Installs rigid underlayment panels.
  • knowledge of flooring manufacturers’ recommendations regarding types of underlayment panels
  • knowledge of fastening techniques
  • ability to measure, cut and fit underlayment panels
  • ability to prevent damage to existing finished surfaces

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Carpet

Installs carpets.
Installs carpets by conventional method.
  • knowledge of types and forms of tackless strip and their applications
  • knowledge of acclimation requirements
  • knowledge of fastening methods for cushion and accessories
  • knowledge of carpet layout considerations such as dye lot sequence, direction of pile lay and location of seams, fills and cross seams
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications
  • knowledge of stretching procedures for materials such as woven, tufted and proprietary backings
  • ability to install tackless strip
  • ability to install carpet cushion
  • ability to recognize worn and damaged components such as tackless strip, trims and cushion
  • ability to position carpet widths with respect to pile direction and pattern
  • ability to determine seaming methods
  • ability to stretch carpet
  • ability to manipulate pattern alignment
  • ability to trim and fit carpet
ability to trim and fit carpet
  • knowledge of types of seam sealers
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommendations such as adhesive spread rate and trowel notch size
  • knowledge of acclimation requirements
  • knowledge of carpet layout considerations such as dye lot sequence, direction of pile lay and location of seams, fills and cross seams
  • ability to apply adhesive by methods such as spraying, rolling and trowelling
  • ability to maintain consistent spread rate throughout application of adhesive
  • ability to manipulate pattern alignment
  • ability to trim and fit carpet
Installs carpets by double-bond method.
  • knowledge of types of seam sealers
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommendations such as adhesive spread rate and curing time, trowel size and rolling procedures
  • knowledge of acclimation requirements
  • knowledge of carpet layout considerations such as dye lot sequence, direction of pile lay and location of seams, fills and cross seams
  • knowledge of carpet cushion compatible for double-bond carpet installation
  • knowledge of carpet seam and cushion seam placement
  • ability to apply adhesive by methods such as spraying, rolling and trowelling
  • ability to manipulate pattern alignment
  • ability to install carpet cushion
  • ability to trim and fit carpet and cushion
Installs modular carpet tiles.
  • knowledge of types and sizes of modular carpet tiles
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommendations such as adhesive spread rate, method of adhesive application and open time
  • knowledge of acclimation requirements
  • knowledge of carpet layout considerations such as pile direction, dye lot sequence, border sizes and manufacturers’ recommended layout
  • ability to lay out grid line
  • ability to establish and maintain working line consistency
  • ability to apply adhesives
  • ability to trim and fit modular carpet tiles
Cuts carpet.
  • knowledge of carpet pattern repeats
  • knowledge of types of carpet construction such as woven and tufted
  • ability to square end cuts using various squaring techniques such as T-square, 3-4-5 and lapping back
  • ability to make multiple square cuts from roll
Seams carpet.
  • knowledge of conventional seaming methods such as heat bond, latex bond, hand sewing and cold tape
  • knowledge of glue-down seaming methods such as trace cutting, row cutting, double cutting and serpentine cutting
  • knowledge of double bond seaming methods
  • knowledge of hand sewing methods
  • ability to apply carpet edge and seam sealer
  • ability to prepare seams according to carpet structure such as Axminster, Wilton, tufted, fusion backed (PVC), level loop and proprietary backing
  • ability to apply hot melt seaming tape according to manufacturers’ recommendations
  • ability to apply cold tape
Completes carpet installation.
  • ability to remove excess adhesive from surface fibres
  • ability to trim visual discrepancies such as loose backing fibre and tufts
  • ability to tuck and finish carpet at doorways and trims
  • ability to roll glue-down materials according to manufacturers’ recommendations
Performs specialized carpet procedures.
Installs borders and insets.
  • knowledge of basic procedures and recommendations for border and inset installations
  • knowledge of inner wall construction
  • ability to establish layout
  • ability to construct narrow multi-coloured borders and insets
  • ability to establish pile lay direction and pattern
  • ability to cut mitres where borders and insets meet and intersect
  • ability to establish and maintain parallel lines
  • ability to cut border and inset carpet to size
  • ability to stretch and stay-tack field and border
  • ability to attach borders and insets to field carpet
  • ability to stretch trim and fit entire installation
Installs wall base.
  • knowledge of wall base application methods
  • knowledge of existing wall condition
  • knowledge of wall base composition such as vinyl, carpet and rubber
  • knowledge of pre-formed corners
  • ability to apply adhesive
  • ability to cut and wrap inside and outside corners
  • ability to maintain consistent floor to wall transition
  • ability to maintain consistent finish on carpet base
Binds carpet.
  • knowledge of binding products such as binding tapes, serging and fringes
  • knowledge of carpet construction
  • ability to verify shape and dimensions
  • ability to trim and prepare carpets prior to binding
  • ability to attach binding tape to carpet edge using the binding stapler method and hand sewing
  • ability to attach binding tape using carpet binding sewing machine
Upholsters carpet.
  • knowledge of carpet upholstery concepts and techniques
  • ability to finish inside and outside corners on stringers, stairs, walls and other three dimensional objects
  • ability to wrap under lips and nosings
Installs area rugs and runners.
  • knowledge of cushions for area rugs and runners
  • ability to construct area rugs and runners to specified shape using borders, insets and bindings
  • ability to position area rugs, runners and cushions
  • ability to finish edges of rugs and runners
Installs release carpets.
  • knowledge of procedures and techniques for release carpet installation
  • ability to establish layout
  • ability to prepare and seam release carpet
Installs trims and accessories.
  • knowledge of types of trims and accessories such as transition strips (metal and vinyl), protective edging and base cap
  • knowledge of fastening methods
  • ability to select trims and accessories
  • ability to cut and fit trims and accessories
Installs carpet on stairs.
Installs carpet on stairs by conventional method.
  • knowledge of installation recommendations for tackless strip installation
  • knowledge of recommendations for cushion installation
  • knowledge of all types of stair construction such as boxed, open-ended, double-ended, pie, bullnose and full wrap (Hollywood)
  • knowledge of types of finishes such as waterfall, cap and band, full wrap and upholstered
  • ability to measure and cut carpet to fit stair dimensions
  • ability to maintain pattern integrity
Installs carpet on stairs by glue-down method.
  • knowledge of all types of stair construction such as boxed, open-ended, double-ended, pie, bullnose and full wrap (Hollywood)
  • knowledge of types of finishes such as waterfall, cap and band, full wrap and upholstered
  • knowledge of stair installation procedures such as sequencing and maintaining pattern integrity
  • ability to fit carpet to contour of stairs
  • ability to measure and cut carpet to fit stair dimensions
Installs modular carpet tiles on stairs.
  • ability to recognize product limitations for stair applications
  • ability to install nosing
  • ability to maintain joint alignment and pattern alignment on staircase
Installs stair runners.
  • knowledge of fastening methods
  • knowledge of alignment techniques for regular and irregular stairs
  • knowledge of carpet edge finishing techniques
  • ability to maintain pattern integrity
Services carpet installations.
Repairs carpet installed by conventional method.
  • knowledge of carpet construction
  • knowledge of carpet repair techniques
  • ability to verify service requirements
  • ability to determine cause of damage such as water leaks, animal damage and general wear
  • ability to repair holes
  • ability to restretch and refit carpet
  • ability to retuft carpet
  • ability to repair and refit damaged seams
  • ability to reapply delaminated secondary backing of carpets
  • ability to repair or replace damaged accessories
Repairs glued down carpet.
  • knowledge of carpet construction
  • knowledge of carpet repair techniques
  • ability to verify service requirements
  • ability to determine cause of damage such as water leaks, animal damage and general wear
  • ability to repair holes
  • ability to retuft carpet
  • ability to repair and refit damaged seams
  • ability to re-glue carpets
  • ability to reapply delaminated secondary backing of carpets
  • ability to repair or replace damaged accessories

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Resilient Flooring

Installs resilient tiles.
Establishes layout grid lines.
  • knowledge of basic geometry, Pythagorean theorem (3-4-5) and surface area
  • knowledge of use of material with regard to appearance and design
  • ability to establish room centre line
  • ability to adjust layout lines to minimize use of small pieces along prominent walls and transitions
Applies adhesives.
  • knowledge of types of flooring materials
  • knowledge of types of adhesives such as asphalt emulsion, clear set, conductive and two-part epoxy
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommendations such as adhesive spread rate, method of adhesive application and open time
  • ability to determine recommended trowel notch size
  • ability to maintain consistent spread rate and notch size throughout application of adhesive
Positions field material.
  • knowledge of types of resilient tiles such as pure vinyl, vinyl composite tile (VCT), rubber, cork and static dissipative tile (SDT)
  • knowledge of installation patterns such as ashlar, basket weave and herringbone
  • knowledge of material characteristics such as grain and directional arrows
  • knowledge of acclimation requirements
  • ability to apply equal and even pressure during installation
  • ability to establish and maintain working line consistency
  • ability to establish and maintain pattern and design integrity
  • ability to identify defective tiles
  • ability to establish and work to correction lines
Fits material.
  • knowledge of types of resilient tiles such as pure vinyl, vinyl composite tile (VCT), rubber, cork and static dissipative tile (SDT)
  • knowledge of types of cuts such as mechanical and hand scribing
  • ability to tight cut tiles to walls
  • ability to cut tiles to irregular objects such as door frames, toilet flanges and drains
Rolls material.
  • knowledge of types of resilient tiles such as pure vinyl, vinyl composite tile (VCT), rubber, cork and static dissipative tile (SDT)
  • knowledge of types of adhesives such as asphalt emulsion, clear set, conductive and two-part epoxy
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommended procedures
Installs resilient sheet goods.
Cuts material.
  • knowledge of types of material such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), linoleum and felt back
  • knowledge of strategic placement of material cuts
  • knowledge of efficient use of material
  • knowledge of acclimation requirements
  • ability to transport and handle full rolls or pieces of material
  • ability to cut material square
Fits material.
  • knowledge of pattern scribing and direct scribing methods
  • knowledge of underscribing
  • knowledge of seam preparation such as edge trimming, pattern matching and overlapping
  • ability to cut around straight and irregular objects such as door frames, toilet flanges and drains
Applies adhesives.
  • knowledge of types of flooring materials
  • knowledge of types of adhesives such as pressure sensitive, linoleum and two-part epoxy
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommended trowel notch sizes
  • knowledge of adhesive set-up and curing time
  • ability to maintain consistent spread rate and trowel notch size throughout adhesive application
  • ability to roll adhesive according to manufacturers’ recommendations
Rolls material.
  • knowledge of types of material such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), linoleum and felt back
  • knowledge of types of adhesives such as pressure sensitive, linoleum and two-part epoxy
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommended procedures
  • ability to remove trapped air bubbles prior to rolling
Cuts seams to fit.
  • knowledge of types of seaming methods such as scribing, double cutting and pre-cutting
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommended location to cut seam on product
  • ability to use different cutting techniques such as top cut and double cut
  • ability to hand roll seams to transfer adhesive
Performs specialized resilient flooring procedures.
Performs coving operations.
  • knowledge of types of coving operations such as border coving, flash coving and toe kicks
  • knowledge of uses and types of adhesives such as contact tape, contact cement and base adhesives
  • knowledge of types of coved corners such as butterfly and boot plug
  • ability to cut and fit fillet/cove strips
  • ability to cut and fit cove caps
  • ability to pattern scribe and direct scribe
  • ability to cut and fit inside and outside corners
  • ability to cut and fit to cap
Installs resilient flooring on stairs.
  • knowledge of types of stair substrates such as wood, concrete and steel pan
  • knowledge of all types of stair construction such as boxed, open-ended, double-ended, pie, bullnose and full wrap (Hollywood)
  • knowledge of types of stair nosings such as under-slung and overlap
  • ability to install fillet/cove strips
  • ability to pattern match field, stairs and landings
  • ability to install stair nosings
Seals seams chemically.
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommended seam sealer
  • knowledge of drying time for sealer
  • knowledge of two-part sealer working time
  • ability to clean and prepare seam for seam sealer
  • ability to apply seam sealer according to manufacturers’ specifications
  • ability to mix two-part seam sealer according to manufacturers’ specifications
  • ability to protect seams during drying time
Heat welds seams.
  • knowledge of types of flooring materials that can be heat welded
  • knowledge of types of weld rods
  • knowledge of grooving techniques such as hand, machine and heat grooving
  • knowledge of groove dimensions
  • knowledge of welding temperatures and speed
  • knowledge of types of welding tips
  • ability to groove seams to required dimensions
  • ability to apply and trim weld rod according to manufacturers’ specifications
  • ability to trim weld rod with spatula knife and trim plate
  • ability to heat weld coving
Applies two-part adhesives.
  • knowledge of site requirements for adhesives and materials
  • knowledge of epoxy adhesive volatility
  • knowledge of working time
  • knowledge of shelf life of adhesives
  • knowledge of curing time
  • ability to mix adhesives uniformly
  • ability to maintain consistent spread rate throughout adhesive application
Installs insets, borders and feature strips.
  • knowledge of specified pattern design
  • knowledge of seaming methods
  • knowledge of product compatibility
  • ability to incorporate pattern into field
Installs wall base.
  • knowledge of existing wall conditions
  • knowledge of pre-formed corners
  • ability to cut and fit inside and outside corners
  • ability to apply adhesive
  • ability to maintain consistent floor to wall transition
Installs specialty flooring products and accessories.
Installs safety floors.
  • knowledge of types of safety floors
  • knowledge of installation systems
  • knowledge of specialized grooving equipment
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommended adhesives
Installs tread, riser and stringer materials.
  • knowledge of manufacturers’ recommended adhesives
  • ability to measure and pre-cut material
  • ability to scribe and net fit
  • ability to use specific adhesives under nosing
Installs conductive flooring components.
  • knowledge of conductive adhesive properties
  • knowledge of conductive tile properties
  • knowledge of grounding strips
  • ability to install grounding strips according to manufacturers’ specifications
  • ability to confirm location of grounding strips
Installs specialty wall covering products.
  • knowledge of techniques to install resilient wall covering materials to walls and other designated areas
  • knowledge of types of specialty wall covering products
  • ability to establish layout lines
  • ability to apply adhesive to wall
  • ability to match patterns
  • ability to hand roll material
  • ability to heat weld seams
Installs trims and accessories.
  • knowledge of fasteners such as glue, nails and screws
  • ability to measure and cut trims
  • ability to fasten trims
Services resilient flooring installations.
knowledge of resilient flooring construction types
  • knowledge of resilient repair techniques
  • knowledge of resilient repair techniques
  • ability to determine cause of damage such as water leaks, animal damage and general wear
  • ability to determine most effective method of repair
  • ability to repair small and large holes
  • ability to blend new material with old material
Repairs accessories.
  • knowledge of repair and replacement techniques
  • knowledge of repair possibilities such as repair, replace and upgrade
  • ability to determine cause of accessory failure
  • ability to establish the conditions to perform the repair such as fixing crumbled subfloor or repairing drywall
Repairs seams.
  • knowledge of resilient seaming techniques such as heat welding and chemical welding
  • knowledge of seam repair limitations
  • ability to repair miscut or open seams and peaked and loose seams
  • ability to protect seams during drying time

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Wood And Laminate Flooring

Installs pre-finished hardwood, engineered wood and laminate flooring.
Undercuts jambs and trims.
  • knowledge of jamb material characteristics
  • knowledge of finished height of material
  • knowledge of building code requirements
  • knowledge of types of jambs such as steel, wood and medium density fibreboard (MDF)
  • knowledge of types of trims
  • ability to protect surrounding finished surfaces during cutting process
Installs barriers.
  • knowledge of types of barriers such as sound and vapour
  • knowledge of flooring material being installed
  • knowledge of site barrier requirements
  • knowledge of fastening techniques
  • ability to establish and maintain seal integrity
Establishes layout lines.
  • knowledge of basic geometry, Pythagorean theorem (3-4-5), surface area and triangulation
  • knowledge of efficient use of material with regard to appearance and design
  • ability to establish centre line of room
  • ability to determine orientation of material
  • ability to avoid the use of small pieces along prominent walls and transitions
Cuts material.
  • knowledge of types of materials such as laminate, parquet and solid wood
  • knowledge of scribing techniques
  • knowledge of types of cuts such as mitre and relief cuts
  • knowledge of cutting blade properties such as tooth count, kerf and tooth material
  • ability to select optimal cutting tool for specific cut
  • ability to protect surrounding finished surfaces during cutting process
Applies adhesives.
  • knowledge of types of adhesives such as epoxy, wood glue and laminate glue
  • knowledge of types of flooring material
  • knowledge of substrate construction
  • knowledge of environmental concerns
  • knowledge of adhesive requirements for laminate flooring
  • ability to maintain consistent spread rate throughout adhesive application
  • ability to apply adhesive according to manufacturers’ specifications
  • ability to remove excess adhesive squeeze-out
Installs laminate flooring.
  • knowledge of acclimation requirements
  • knowledge of fastening systems
  • knowledge of expansion and contraction tolerances
  • knowledge of offsetting requirements for adjacent end joints
  • knowledge of areas requiring adhesive
  • ability to acclimate material according to manufacturers’ specifications
  • ability to integrate expansion joints into the overall design
  • ability to avoid the use of small pieces along prominent walls and transitions
Installs pre-finished and engineered wood.
  • knowledge of acclimation requirements
  • knowledge of fastening systems such as glue down, nailing and mechanical joint
  • knowledge of types of pre-finished woods such as solid and engineered wood
  • knowledge of expansion and contraction characteristics of wood types
  • knowledge of substrate structures
  • knowledge of wood fillers and finishes
  • knowledge of nailing techniques and spacing
  • knowledge of types of fasteners
  • ability to test for humidity and moisture content
  • ability to acclimate materials according to manufacturers’ specifications
  • ability to determine material orientation
  • ability to lay out material with regard to adjacent joint spacing, grain pattern and colour
  • ability to make and use splines
Installs specialty wood and laminate flooring trims and accessories.
  • knowledge of types of trims and accessories such as T-caps, nosings and reducers
  • knowledge of expansion and contraction considerations
  • knowledge of fastening systems and methods
  • ability to cut, fit and secure trims, nosings and accessories
  • ability to cut, fit and secure wood and laminate flooring on stringers, risers and treads
  • ability to cut and fit inlays and borders
  • ability to cut, fit and secure wall base and quarter-rounds
  • ability to fabricate custom accessories from field materials
Services pre-finished hardwood, engineered wood and laminate flooring.
Repairs boards.
  • knowledge of repair techniques such as steaming, filling and sanding
  • knowledge of flooring and repair materials
  • knowledge of repair limitations
  • ability to determine extent of damage
  • ability to fill holes and abrasions
  • ability to finish material to match existing surfaces
  • ability to glue loose material
  • ability to prevent damage to existing finished surfaces
Replaces boards and accessories.
  • knowledge of flooring materials
  • knowledge of existing fastening system
  • knowledge of existing flooring finish
  • knowledge of replacement techniques
  • ability to determine cause of product failure
  • ability to prevent damage to existing finished surfaces
  • ability to make and use splines
  • ability to use specialized cutting tools to fabricate repair pieces
  • ability to finish material to match existing surfaces

External Links

Provided by the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program National Occupational Analysis (NOA) http://www.red-seal.ca