Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.
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Salary Information
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles: $54,340 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities. | General |
| Prepare surfaces for finishing. | General |
| Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials. | General |
| Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs. | General |
| Trim excess material from installations. | General |
| Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces. | General |
| Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly. | General |
| Mark reference points on construction materials. | General |
| Finish concrete surfaces. | General |
| Apply adhesives to construction materials. | General |
| Collect data about project sites. | General |
| Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings. | General |
| Remove excess materials from finished construction projects. | General |
| Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas. | General |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| CPR Software FloorCOST Estimator for Excel | Project management software |
| Measure Square FloorEstimate Pro | Project management software |
| On Center On-Screen Takeoff | Project management software |
| Pacific Solutions FloorRight | Project management software |
| Project visualization software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Radio frequency identification RFID software | Inventory management software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor | Data base user interface and query software |
| Flooring Technologies QFloors | Data base user interface and query software |
| Focus Floor Covering Software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Textile Management Systems RollMaster | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Floorcovering Installer - Ceramic | International Certified Floor Installers | Not Available |
| Certified Floorcovering Installer - Laminate and Hardwood | International Certified Floor Installers | Not Available |
| Commercial Resilient Flooring | International Certified Floor Installers | Not Available |