BECOME THE MASTER OF INSTALLATION
Since its launch in 2012, the Quick-Step Academy for excellence in flooring has gone from strength to strength. The search by homeowners for Master Installers to fit their Quick-Step and Pergo floors is forever growing, with over 1,000 requests a month received through the Quick-Step website alone. Here, we find out why...
With the premium status of Quick- Step laminate, LVT and wood flooring, research suggests that a growing number of consumers are looking for qualified installers that are trained in the correct installation of the brand’s products to guarantee the best finish to their interior project.
Through the ‘Find an Installer’ page, homeowners can search for their closest Master Installer. The page also gives details on the optional free two-year workmanship warranty, available on any work carried out by an accredited Master Installer.
Michelle Magill, Marketing Manager at the Academy for Excellence in Flooring, said: “When consumers select Quick- Step floors, they are drawn to the beautiful design and exceptional quality of the product and it appears that their desire to select the very best also extends to the eventual fitting.
“With the ‘Find an Installer’ functionality, homeowners can quickly find their local expert to help complete their project, and the leads generated through our website are certainly not lost on the 300+ Master Installers who are reaping the benefits from their website listing.”
The Master Installer scheme is open to all installers with previous experience
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of installing wood, laminate and LVT flooring. Along with the free two-year warranty, Master Installer ID card and listing on the Quick-Step website; successful attendees can also enjoy van stickers, the ability to purchase exclusive clothing, and a full set of Master Installer laminate swatches with three years of updates.
While powered by Quick-Step and Pergo, the skills and knowledge gained at the Academy for Excellence in Flooring are eminently adaptable and can be employed when installing any wood, laminate or LVT floor.
Learning from some of the most experienced hands in the industry, installers qualified through the Master Installer programme are gifted the knowledge and expertise that will stand them in good stead for any flooring types covered in course content.
Lee Thompson, Technical Manager at the Academy for Excellence in Flooring, said: “Here at the Academy, we do not hide the fact we are supported by two of the most prestigious flooring brands as this gives us a significant advantage.
“Yet, as with any other training course, the knowledge learnt can be applied to any flooring of the same type, meaning
that our Master Installers are some of the most highly skilled around.”
With a range of courses covering the installation of laminate, engineered wood and LVT flooring; the Academy for Excellence in Flooring is considered as one of the UK’s foremost training facilities for the flooring industry. Equipped with ten large training bays that simulate a variety of real-world installation scenarios, the 6,500ft2 facility also houses a classroom and breakout areas.
From subfloor preparation, where attendees learn to produce the best possible environment for a successful installation of Quick-Step wood, laminate and LVT flooring, right through to product understanding, correct fitting and impeccable finishing; courses at the Academy are very comprehensive.
Feedback from course-goers has been overwhelmingly positive and many have reported a strong uptake in work due to their newly qualified status as a Master Installer. Wearing the Quick- Step accredited badge with pride and brimming with the confidence that comes with being among the top in their field, Master Installers are the future of flooring across the UK.
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