
Building Plastics Inc. (BPI) hosted a National Wood Flooring Association member-sponsored local training at its facility in Memphis, Tenn., June 3-7. Students gained hands-on experience with Moisture Identification/Mitigation, Subfloor Preparation, Methods of Installation, Methods of Sanding and Finishing, and Factory Finish Repair and Recoat.
Daniel Boone led the training, assisted by the following volunteer instructors:
Wayne Lee, Middle Tennessee LumberMickey Moore, Wood Flooring AdvisorsJim Schumacher, 3MGalen Fitzel, 3MDennis Bradley, Bona US Cary Crawford, Ardex AmericasBill Costello, DuraSealDavid Torey, Mohawk Finishing ProductsMark Lamanno, Franklin International
"The NWFA training school was a huge success for BPI. The instructors were excellent. They kept the class interesting all week while providing great instruction from subfloor to finished product. This will help all that attended be the best in the hardwood flooring Industry," said Austin Starnes, Memphis sales manager for BPI.
To schedule an NWFA local training event, contact the NWFA by calling (636) 519-9663 or emailing [email protected].