PRODUCTS & SERVICES THE RISE OF THE
MASTER INSTALLER The Academy for Excellence in Flooring can now boast that nigh-on 200 certified and highly qualified Master
Installers are enjoying the benefits of being aligned to one of the most powerful brands in the business.
As the Academy gears up to for new one-day courses designed to polish skills and a new course geared towards
better sales, the Master Installer scheme still remains very much at the heart of its operation.
“When we opened the Academy we envisioned that in a few years time there would be Master Installers offering the very highest standards of workmanship right across the UK and it is really satisfying to know that we are well on our way,” said Lee Thompson, procurement and technical manager.
The Quick-Step Master Installer course sees an intensive three-day programme of activities all designed to educate and test the skills of experienced installers. On a pass or fail basis, the course covers every aspect of wood and laminate (or LVT) installation from sub- floor preparation to fitting profiles and snagging, ensuring that those wearing the badge are considered to be some of the best in the industry.
With new one-day courses that promise to hone skills and knowledge for installers tight on time on specialist topics, the Academy is ensuring it provides the UK flooring industry with training that can accommodate hectic schedules while also improving standards across the industry.
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MAPEKER ADHESIVE JOINS TRADE PRICE
STONE’S RANGE Trade Price stone has introduced a new Mapei adhesive to its range of tile installation products. Mapeker Rapid Set Flex is available in white and grey, and is designed for ceramic, porcelain and moisture-stable natural stone. The new adhesive is available, alongside Trade Price Stone’s comprehensive Mapei range, for standard three-day delivery or next day on request.
Cement-based Mapeker can be used for wall and floor installations, inside and outdoors. Once cured, the high performance adhesive is frost-proof, oil/solvent and water resistant, making
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it ideal for leisure and high-traffic commercial applications, as well as kitchens, bathrooms and terraces. Its rapid set formulation allows fast track installation; tiles can be walked on in just three hours and can accept general foot traffic after 24 hours. Mapeker can also be used for rapid fixing onto rigid plywood overlaid floors and is suitable for use with underfloor heating.
The two new colourways provide a complementary solution for the installation of on-trend surface finishes, including moisture-resistant limestone and urban-look cement- effects. In addition to tiles, the adhesives are also suitable for spot bonding of a variety of insulating materials, from expanded polystyrene to formed-concrete blocks.
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