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Forbo and FITA

Linoleum Installation Courses

Looking to upskill your team in the installation of sustainable, linoleum floor coverings?

We've teamed up with FITA to provide fitting courses for you!

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About the partnership

Linoleum Installation Courses

In response to the growing demand for our sustainable, Marmoleum (linoleum) flooring solutions, we are teaming up with FITA (The Flooring Industry Training Association) to run specialised training courses to help upskill the nations flooring fitters in linoleum installation.

Delivered from two specialist training facilities, one in Loughborough in the Midlands and the other in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, the home of Marmoleum manufacturing in the UK, there are two levels of course available, depending on your experience of installing linoleum:

Marmoleum Installation - Basic
Marmoleum Installation - Intermediate

Both are designed to improve the industry standard of our Marmoleum fitting and give confidence to flooring contractors in correctly installing linoleum floor coverings.



Installing Marmoleum

About FITA

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Who are FITA?

Co-founded by the Contract Flooring Association and the National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers, FITA (the Flooring Industry Training Association) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation.

Their instructors have extensive knowledge of the flooring industry, and will teach the skills needed to increase knowledge and abilities, maximising potential to increase earning power. 

FITA also enjoys the support of a considerable number of suppliers who freely donate materials, accessories and tools

Visit the FITA website to find out more

Basic Course

Marmoleum Installation - Basic

This course is run several times a year at both the Loughborough and Kirkcaldy training centres. For more information, dates, course costs and booking, please visit the FITA website.

This course is ideal for both the newcomer and those looking to improve their knowledge and skill with Marmoleum. Ensure the best foundation and learn the ‘must know’ basics of Marmoleum installation, including how to install sheet and tile correctly and profitably, using approved methods, straight lay and welding.

What will you learn?

Knowledge:
An introduction to British Standards BS 8203 (Resilient Floorcoverings)
Recognition of subfloor types and how they affect installation
Basic subfloor moisture testing and equipment
Subfloor preparation options including fabricated underlays, DPM’s, primers, smoothing compounds and renovation systems
Tools, equipment and PPE required
The importance of correct material selection including subfloor, adhesive and finishing profiles
An Introduction to Forbo Marmoleum products, how they behave including bight marks and shrinkage
Effects on the products based on its environment – Acclimatization
How to plan areas for installation

Skills:
Correct use of tools, equipment and PPE (including heat guns)
Accurate installation methods for subfloor, adhesive and finishing profiles
Correct preparation of wooden subfloor (fabricated underlays)
Flat lay installation of Marmoleum products
An introduction to Setting out runs in the floor, Scribing and Templating (including toilets)
Correct adhesive selection and application
Joining Marmoleum including hot welding
Sit and set in skirting (overview)

Behaviours:
Confidence in correct products, tools and equipment selection
Confidence in product performance based on correct installation techniques
The ability to reassure customers that using the techniques outlined will ensure work is quality assured

Intermediate Course

Marmoleum Installation - Intermediate

This course is run several times a year at both the Loughborough and Kirkcaldy training centres. For more information, dates, course costs and booking, please visit the FITA website.

This course is designed to improve on already gained skills when using Marmoleum, including approaches to more complex installations and fitting techniques such as cove forming internal/external corners, picture framing, repairs and working around complex obstacles. A ‘must do’ course for those wanting to add to the skills and range of work they can undertake.

What will you learn?

Knowledge:
A deeper understanding of British Standards BS 8203 (Resilient Floorcoverings)
The subfloor types and how they affect installation
Different subfloor moisture testing equipment
Subfloor preparation options including fabricated underlays, DPM’s, primers, smoothing compounds and renovation systems
The tools, equipment and PPE required
Correct material selection including subfloor, adhesive and finishing profiles
Detailed knowledge of Forbo Marmoleum products, how they behave including bight marks and shrinkage
Effects on the products based on its environment – Acclimatization
How to plan areas for installation including cover forming

Skills
Correct use of tools, equipment and PPE (including heat guns)
Accurate installation methods for subfloor, adhesive and finishing profiles
Correct preparation of wooden subfloor (fabricated underlays)
Installation of Marmoleum products, including site formed coving
Setting out runs in the floor, scribing, templating, picture framing, steps and stairs
Correct adhesive selection and application
Techniques of joint-construction - how to form Nett-fit seams and heat-welded seams

Behaviours
Confidence in correct products, tools and equipment selection
Confidence in product performance based on correct installation techniques
The ability to reassure customers that using the techniques outlined will ensure work is quality assured

Free Tool pack

Free Forbo Tool Pack

As a thank you for all those who pass one of the FITA run training courses to the required standard, we will be supplying everyone with a free Wolff lino cutter and bag of Forbo goodies.