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hardwood floor layer

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Description

Hardwood floor layers install floors made of solid wood. They prepare the surface, cut parquet or board elements to size, and lay them in a predetermined pattern, straight and flush.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

wood cuts types of wood wood moisture content aesthetics

Practical Skills

lacquer wood surfaces wax wood surfaces create smooth wood surface prepare surface for hardwood floor laying use measurement instruments install wood elements in structures work ergonomically follow health and safety procedures in construction join wood elements interpret 3D plans identify wood warp lay underlayment transport construction supplies monitor processing environment conditions fill nail holes in wood planks clean wood surface pin parquet inspect construction supplies interpret 2D plans create floor plan template use sander work in a construction team calculate needs for construction supplies process incoming construction supplies estimate restoration costs monitor stock level lay marquetry nail floor boards order construction supplies use safety equipment in construction advise on maintenance of parquet floors keep personal administration seal flooring advise on construction materials secure parquet boards tend CNC laser cutting machine answer requests for quotation keep records of work progress apply restoration techniques acclimatise timber