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What They Do
Floorlayers cut, fit and install hardwood flooring and various types of underlayment to insure smooth, level surfaces for the finished floor. They also scribe, cut, fit, layout and seam tile and “sheet stock” in a variety of patterns. They are skillful in cutting, binding, sewing, and installing carpet. They work from the specifications of architects and interior designers and must be good at estimating materials and doing layout. One of their specialties, geometrical designs in floors, sometimes requires the installation of inlaid pieces.
Working Conditions
Floorlayers usually work in crews of two or more. It takes teamwork to roll and align carpeting and achieve tight fits. Most of the work is indoors, except for the installation of indoor-outdoor carpets, which usually occurs on commercial, institutional or residential properties. Floor and wall coverings are installed on all types of surfaces – wood, concrete, drywall and metal – so the floorlayer must know the safe and proper use of many types of adhesives and fastening systems.
Qualifications
Persons entering this occupation should be willing to perform their work well, and to take pride in craftsmanship. They must also enjoy working with their hands and have the ability to think for themselves without constant supervision.
Application Requirements
• Minimum age of 17-½
• Physically capable of performing work
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Tests
• Interview
• Application
• Placed in a “pool” of applicants
Educational Background Recommended
• Reading
• Math
• Drafting
• Blueprint reading
Apprenticeship
• Apprenticeship shall be four (4) years
• Minimum of 5,600 hours of on-the-job training
• Minimum of 160 hours of related classroom instruction per year
Job Opportunities
Carpenter, carpet installer, drywall installer, terrazzo worker, tile setter, and VCT & sheet goods worker
Application and Information
Ohio and Vicinity Regional Council of Carpenters
Northeast Regional Office State Council Headquarters
3615 Chester Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(216) 391-2828
Northeast Joint Apprenticeship Training Center
4100 Maple Drive, Richfield, Ohio 44286
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