Our Courses

Our Courses

Training is carried out by our team of technical experts who have extensive knowledge and practical experience of the flooring and tiling industries which allows our courses to remain accurate and up-to-date, covering the latest information, technological advances and industry regulations.

Our Flooring Courses

For the perfect floor you need the perfect subfloor. Our subfloor preparation courses are a mix of theory and practical hands on exercises, covering everything from moisture testing through to selecting the correct floorcovering adhesive.

How to Identify and Prepare Anhydrite Screeds


The course will include:

  • Identify and Assess Anhydrite
  • Mechanical Preparation & Anhydrite Moisture Testing
  • ARDEX System for Damp Anhydrite Screeds
  • ARDEX System for Dry Anhydrite Screeds
  • Floorcovering Adhesive Selection
  • ARDEX Anhydrite Screed Quiz

Moisture Testing and Subfloor Preparation with Tramex


This course will include:

  • Subfloor assessment
  • Moisture testing
  • The correct methods of testing for moisture in subfloors
  • Understanding testing equipment and readings
  • Understanding the different types of moisture in the subfloor and correct product selection
  • Subfloor preparation
  • Adhesive selection

The Complete Guide to Controlling Moisture


The course will include:

  • Site Assessment
  • Moisture Testing
  • Moisture Control
  • Subfloor Preparation
  • ARDEX Floorcovering Adhesives
  • ARDEX Moisture Control Quiz

Subfloor Preparation & Adhesive Selection


The course will include:

  • Moisture Testing
  • Moisture Control Systems
  • Repair Mortars
  • Smoothing and Levelling Compounds
  • Adhesive Selection

Subfloor Preparation & LVT Installation

£50 Non refundable


The course will include:

  • Moisture Testing
  • Moisture Control Systems
  • Repair Mortars
  • Smoothing and Levelling Compounds
  • Adhesive Selection
  • Marking out, straight lay and border work
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile Installation

Intermediate Subfloor Preparation


The course will include:

  • Application of Rapid Drying Sand & Cement Screed
  • Methods of Screed Testing
  • Repair Systems
  • Moisture Control Systems
  • Refurbishment System ARDITEX NA - Deep Fill
  • Mechanical Preparation of Subfloors
  • Specialist Primers and Application
  • Application of Heavy-Duty Smoothing Compounds

Identification and Preparation of an Anhydrite/Calcium Sulphate Screed


The course will include:

  • Anhydrite/Calcium Sulphate Identification
  • Laitance Removal
  • Moisture Testing
  • Moisture Control Systems
  • Smoothing Compound Selection & Application
  • Adhesive Recommendation

Subfloor Preparation & Introduction to Installing Safety Flooring in a Wet Room


The course will include:

  • Moisture Testing
  • Moisture Control Systems
  • Smoothing and Levelling Compounds
  • Adhesive Selection
  • Methods of Setting out a Wet-Room
  • Marking & Making Templates
  • Cutting of Capping Stripes, Cove Former & Safety Flooring
  • Use of a Hot Air Gun

Our Tiling Courses

Our courses are delivered by our expert team, so participants gain both working knowledge and practical expertise for professional tiling installations, covering wall and floor preparation through to tile fixing and grouting, for everyday tiling works through to specialist projects.

Identification of Backgrounds, Preparation and Ardex Tiling Systems


Considerations for Different Background & Tile Types Considerations for Setting Out Selection & Application of Repair Mortars, Levelling Compounds & Tanking Membranes Selection & Application of Tile Adhesives, Grouts & Silicones

Introduction to Exterior Porcelain


Introduction to Professional Tiling


  • Considerations for Different Background & Tile Types
  • Considerations for Setting Out
  • Selection & Application of Repair Mortars, Levelling Compounds & Tanking Membranes
  • Selection & Application of Tile Adhesives, Grouts & Silicones

Systems, Tools & Techniques for Professional Tiling (2 Day Course)


  • Considerations for Different Background & Tile Types
  • Considerations for Setting Out
  • Considerations for Tool Selection
  • Selection & Application of Screeds, Renders, Repair Mortars, Levelling Compounds & Tanking Membranes
  • Selection & Installation of Uncoupling Mats
  • Selection & Application of Tile Adhesives, Grouts & Silicones

Large Format Tiling


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  • Considerations for Different Background & Porcelain Types
  • Selection & Use of Tools & Equipment for Large Format Tiling
  • Selection & Application of Screeds, Renders & Levelling Compounds for Large Format Tiling
  • Selection & Application of Tile Adhesives, Grouts & Silicones for Large Format Tiling

Pool & Wet Leisure Tiling


  • Considerations for Different Background Types
  • Considerations for Pool Design
  • Selection & Application of Screeds, Renders, Repair Mortars, Levelling Compounds & Tanking Membranes for Pool & Wet Leisure Areas
  • Selection & Application of Tile Adhesives, Grouts & Silicones for Pool & Wet Leisure Areas

Wet Room Tiling


  • Considerations for Different Background & Tile Types
  • Considerations for Wet Room Tiling
  • Selection & Application of Screeds, Renders, Repair Mortars, Levelling Compounds & Tanking Membranes for Wet Rooms
  • Selection & Application of Tile Adhesives, Grouts & Silicones for Wet Rooms

Natural Stone Tiling


  • Considerations for Different Background & Stone Types
  • Considerations for Natural Stone
  • Selection & Application of Screeds, Renders, Repair Mortars & Levelling Compounds for Natural Stone
  • Selection & Installation of Uncoupling Mats
  • Selection & Application of Tile Adhesives, Grouts & Silicones for Natural Stone

Tiling Over Anhydrite/Calcium Sulphate Screeds


  • Methods for Anhydrite/Calcium Sulphate Screed Identification, Laitance Removal & Moisture Testing
  • Selection & Application of Primers & Levelling Compounds for Anhydrite/Calcium Sulphate Screeds
  • Selection & Application of Tile Adhesives, Grouts & Silicones