Introductory class for Residential & Main Street Hard Surface inspection covers: Most Common Issues: See actual samples of over 100 known hardwood, sheet vinyl, Luxury Vinyl Tile / Plank, and ceramic tile issues.Manufacturing: All phases of design, construction, milling finishing.Manufacturing Related Issues: Learn how to identify the most common manufacturing issues.Flooring Systems: Advanced discussion on features & benefits of each category. Plus, discussion of …

Commercial Flooring Specification: Architect & designer issues.Substrate Preparation: How moisture affects overall.Substrate Moisture Testing: Understanding the importance of proper jobsite environmental conditions before testing can take place.Substrate Moisture Testing: Understanding pre-installation moisture testing results.Substrate Moisture Mitigation Systems: Overview of sealants, adhesives, and coatings used to mitigate high slab moisture conditions.Carpet Adhesives: Discussion of commercial carpet adhesive types and related issues.Carpet Fibers: Understanding the different commercial carpet fiber …

Hiring a Flooring Inspector; What NOT to do? Most homeowners do not realize there is a profession like flooring inspectors…until they have issues with their floor and someone needs to be brought in to assess and determine the cause of a failure and which party is responsible. Sadly, some flooring manufacturers make the same mistake homeowners do and let price …