Are you a carpet cleaner, painter, carpenter, builder or decorator looking to grow your business? Kickstart your floor sanding skills with KHR’s one-day Introduction to Floor Sanding workshop in Chandlers Ford, Southampton. Perfect for beginners or those expanding their services, this hands-on course is also a great way to discover if floor sanding is right for you. With live demos on Lagler Floor Sanding Machines, the industry standard, and expert guidance from KHR, you’ll gain practical knowledge, real-world experience, and access to top equipment. Book now and take your first step into professional floor sanding.

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Everything you need to know on how to restore wooden floors & getting started. If you are considering adding Floor Sanding to your current skill set to expand on your existing services or are thinking of a complete career change, then this day is for you.

INTRODUCTION TO FLOOR SANDING AND REFINISHING
Introductions
Object of the day

WHY FLOOR SANDING?
What’s the difference between floor sanding & other floor coverings.
Skills and qualities required.

CAN IT BE SANDED?
Wood Floor Types & Identification
Inspection & Measuring Wear layers.
Identifying old finishes
Preparation & Repairs
Types of repairs

SECURING THE WORK
Finding work & marketing your business
Pricing
Quoting
Deposits
Terms & Conditions

EQUIPMENT
What do I need?
Types of Professional equipment and differences
Equipment not to use!
Where to buy - New vs Used advice.
Where to hire
Van

CONSUMABLES
Abrasives
Gap Filling
Finishes
Stains, Colours & Special Effects
Application tools

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
CFA / NWFA Guidelines
Sanding Faults
Support in the trade
Health & Safety
Recycling & Waste Disposal

THE NEXT STEP
Further Hands-on Training?
What sort of Jobs should I start on?
Success Stories

Practical Demonstrations

Q&A

Quiz