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Floorlayer wood based
Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
2.5 yrs
typical
Sector
Construction and the built environment
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Installing laminate and wood flooring
What you'd do
Assess subfloors and carry out moisture readings
Prepare and level subfloors for wood floor installation
Acclimatise and prepare timber flooring products
Lay wood floors by gluing, floating, or nailing
Cut and fit around skirtings, doorways, and obstacles
Sand and finish floors to the required specification
Install trims, stair nosings, and transition strips
What you'd learn
Types of wood-based floor coverings and their properties
Subfloor preparation, moisture testing, and levelling
Acclimatisation requirements for timber flooring
Installation methods - glue-down, floating, and nail/staple
Fitting techniques for solid, engineered, and parquet products
Sanding, finishing, and coating wood floors
Health, safety, and dust management on site
Ready to look for a place?
See live Floorlayer wood based apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.