The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) will host the second session of its Installer Certification School, March 23-24, in Philadelphia. The comprehensive class is aimed at all aspects of quality laminate flooring installations.

The cost is $450 per person for NALFA members and $500 per person for non-members. The registration fee includes all necessary instructional materials, use of on-site tools and materials, meals, a NALFA Installer Certification Certificate and use of the associated logo and marketing materials.

The session will cover topics including: what is laminate, HPL & DPL, types and joints, abrasion class and wear class, job site evaluation, floor preparation, wood sub-floors, concrete sub-floors, moisture meters, acclimation, safety issues and emergency procedures, insurance, using manufacturer instructions, measuring and balancing, installation direction, sub-floor issues, special areas, correcting errors, measurement and estimation, installation techniques, board replacement, floor removal and cleaning.   

Space is limited. To register or for more information, please call Teiya Eubanks at (423) 316-1566 or visitwww.nalfa.com.