Floor Layer Jobs

A Floor Layer in the construction industry is responsible for installing a diverse array of flooring materials such as carpet, vinyl, rubber, wood, and tiles in buildings. They prepare the surface for installation, measure and cut the material, lay out the material, and secure it to the floor using a variety of tools. This professional may work on new construction projects, renovations, or repair jobs. Floor Layers also inspect and repair damaged floor surfaces and perform maintenance tasks. Their role is vital in ensuring that the flooring is safe, durable, and aesthetically pleasing.

Important skills for a Floor Layer include physical strength and stamina, attention to detail, ability to follow blueprints and plans, and proficiency in using hand and power tools. They should have excellent problem-solving abilities to tackle challenges that arise during the installation process. Knowledge of safety regulations and practices in the construction industry is also essential. Certifications such as the Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI) certificate can enhance their professional credibility and job prospects. Prior to becoming a Floor Layer, a person might have roles such as a Construction Laborer, Carpenter's Assistant, or Floor Installer's Apprentice to gain hands-on experience and learn the trade.

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Advanced Systems, Inc. of Suncoast (ASI) is a premier, full-service flooring vendor, servicing the residential, multi-family, and commercial construction industries throughout the greater Tampa Bay...

construction projects Read and interpret plans Utilize hand tools, large grinders, shot blasters and other equipment for installation Perform general repairs on fequipment as needed Company Information...

Miller Sports Construction

Floor Layer

FLOOR LAYER/FLOOR TECHNICIAN/ATHLETIC SURFACE INSTALLERS- Position Description : Miller Sports is seeking experienced floor layers/flooring technicians/athletic surface installers....

Flooring Installer

  • Tulare, CA
  • moments ago
  • Tulare, CA
  • moments ago

need carpet, sheet vinyl installers must have own vehicle and tools experience is a must and speak good English

Commercial Flooring Technician

  • Allentown, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 16 hours ago

Qualifications: Looking for Previous experience with epoxy flooring installation or related trade is required. Willing to train someone that has limited experience as well....

Beginner Flooring Installer

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 16 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 16 hours ago

Installation team....

Floor installer/renovation carpenter

  • West Lafayette, IN
  • 16 hours ago
  • West Lafayette, IN
  • 16 hours ago

Floor installer/renovation carpenter Redhawk Construction Services compensation: $25/hourly to start employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Floor installer/Renovation carpenter...

Flooring Installers Needed-Sign On Bonus

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 1 day ago

TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL FLOORING : LAMINATE-LVP-HARDWOOD-TILE-SHEET VINYL-CARPET WE NEED PROS THAT DO ANY OR ALL TYPES -WE WILL KEEP YOU BUSY!...

Bath Remodel, Granite Installers, Flooring, Painter, Popcorn, Drywall

  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • 1 day ago

Bath Remodel, Granite Installers, Flooring, Painter, Popcorn, Drywall (Moreno Valley) image 1 of 14 Ironwood compensation: Give fixed price or daily Bathroom Remodel, Flooring, Balcony Repair,...

Flooring Installer (PERM)

  • Provo, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Provo, UT
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a Flooring Installer to work in laminate flooring to join our team....

Flooring Installer

  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 1 day ago

un Flooring Installer (Goodyear) compensation: $30.00 per hour Experienced flooring installer. Cash $30.00 hour or based on experience. Entire house vinyl planks. Start immediately. post id: ... [ ]

Commercial Floor Layer

  • Mansfield, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Mansfield, TX
  • 1 day ago

Opportunity for Contract Floor Layer / Layer's for ongoing works Nationwide....

Carpet &Vinyl Installers Needed in NASHVILLE & Surrounding Areas!

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

HUGE OPPORTUNITY! SIGN-ON BONUS! Carpet Installers Needed in NASHVILLE & Surrounding Areas! Compensation: Paid weekly for completed contract work Employment Type: Contract Job Title: Flooring...

Carpet/Hard Surface Flooring Installers Needed - Year Round Work

  • Bangor, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 2 days ago

Requirements: Minimum 2 years of professional flooring installation experience. Own truck/van and necessary tools. Active LLC or INC and required insurance....

Flooring Installer

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 2 days ago

We're looking for semi-skilled to skilled professionals with at least 1 year of experience in flooring installation....

Floor Layer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3: Potential Flows & Boundary Layers
Learn to analyze the structure of high Reynolds number inviscid flows using potential flow theory, the roles of vorticity generation in viscous boundary layers, circulation and lift, flow...
Get On the Dance Floor
In this course, I'll give you a step by step breakdown of how to go from any level of discomfort or awkwardness on the dance floor to being confident, feeling comfortable in your own skin, and...
Layers & Type
This course introduces layers and type in Adobe Photoshop CC 2015. You'll learn about adjustment layers, layer masks and styles, as well as how to rasterize type. Skillsoft provides a...

Salary for Floor Layer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Floor Layer positions.



Highest Education Level

Floor Layers offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.5%
Bachelor's Degree
11.9%
Associate's Degree
11.0%
Some College
6.1%
Some High School
3.2%
Master's Degree
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Floor Layers
None
51.7%
1-2 years
29.2%
4-6 years
13.5%
8-10 years
3.9%
Less than 1 year
0.9%
2-4 years
0.7%


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