CARP 080A - Basic Wood Flooring Installation

Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP 040B
Advisory:READ 022 or appropriate placement; MATH 070 or appropriate placement

This course is designed to meet the needs of indentured apprentices with the State of California who are interested in the carpentry industry. The course provides an introduction to wood flooring materials and installation techniques. Students study the characteristics of various hard and soft wood species typically chosen for grade, durability, and color. The inspection of existing subfloors is discussed, and procedures for installing new subfloors are included. The proper preparation and installation sequence of wood strips and plank flooring is the main focus of the training.