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SUMMARY:Wood and Vinyl Flooring Best Practices: Tips from an Industry Professional – Build a Better House
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: March 9\n(In-person or Virtual option available)\nBest practices for flooring prep and installation for:\nLuxury Vinyl Plank and Tile: Jobsite Readiness, Jobsite Inspection, Moisture Testing, Acclimation Requirements, Substrate Recommendations, Installation Recommendations, Expansion Space Needed, Common Problems seen during an Inspection.\nSolid Wood Flooring: Jobsite Readiness, Jobsite Inspection, Environmental Testing, Moisture Testing, Acclimation Requirements, Substrate Recommendations, Installation Recommendations, Crawlspace -v- Slab-on-Grade or Above, Expansion Space Needed, Seasonal Installation Concerns, Common Problems seen during an Inspection.\nEngineered Wood Flooring: Jobsite Readiness, Jobsite Inspection, Environmental Testing, Moisture Testing, Acclimation Requirements, Substrate Requirements, Installation Recommendations, Crawlspace -v- Slab-on-Grade or Above, Expansion Space Needed, Seasonal Installation Concerns, Common Problems seen during an Inspection.\n \nInstructor: Timothy K. McCool, National Wood Flooring Certified Wood Flooring Inspector\n\nTim McCool has 47 years in the wood flooring industry, starting in 1978 as an installer and licensed contractor before owning flooring companies in California and Missouri. His career includes technical and leadership roles with Bruce Hardwood Floors, DriTac Adhesives, the National Wood Flooring Association, and The Master’s Craft. He is currently with Mapei Corporation, specializing in Ultracoat wood finishes and installation systems. Tim is an NWFA Certified Wood Flooring Inspector (since 2004) and is also certified in luxury vinyl and laminate inspections, bringing broad hands-on expertise across installation, manufacturing, distribution, training, and consulting.\n \n2026 Education Title Partner\n\n
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