“Dedicated to training the #FITAWay”

FITA is an independent, not-for-profit organisation, providing specialist training for the floorcovering industry. The organisation has two specialist training centres at Loughborough and Kirkcaldy, equipped to deliver over 20 different courses in soft flooring.

Among those courses regularly delivered is luxury vinyl tile (LVT) training, with some of the training driven towards newcomers to LVT fitting and other training available specifically aimed at floorlayers who may be experienced but require additional expertise in the more complicated skills required for working with LVT. This is becoming particularly important considering the product’s rise in popularity over recent years, FITA says.

The training courses at FITA are “essential” for those new to fitting vinyl tiles and for those wanting to adopt best practice, it says. They’re designed to help fitters gain the appropriate knowledge and skills to be able to work efficiently, increasing additional skill sets and profitability on jobs. Through the courses, installers will learn best practice techniques and how to correctly install LVT. LVT installation requires proper preparation before fitting. The course teaches fitters to look at the sub-floor, see what might affect the product, make sure they use the correct type of flooring, learning the fundamentals – how to correctly prep and install LVT flooring to the highest standard.

The two-day intermediate course deals with more complicated fits; different styles such as 45 degree and covers the incorporation of borders and features.

FITA says. “They teach the skills needed to increase knowledge and abilities. Every course looks at- following British Standards and current industry best practices, utilising the latest products, tools, and techniques. We believe our method of teaching gives the best opportunity to learn new skills, develop existing ones, improve your confidence, gain a competitive edge, and invest in a fitter’s future.”
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