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Unit: Lay flat vinyl

LMFFL2301A: Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings

Section 2: Preparing for installation


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There's a lot to think about when you carry out an on-site installation.

Sometimes you can get so preoccupied with the specifics of the job that you forget about other important issues.

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These include the arrangements that must be made in advance, the documentation you need to take, and the inspections you should carry out before you start the job.

In this section, we'll talk about these general issues that apply to working on-site and preparing for the installation.

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Completing this section

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The assignment for this section will test your understanding of the sorts of preparations and site inspections that must be carried out before you can begin an installation.

Have a look at the Assignment now to see what you'll need to do to complete it. You'll find the link in the menu bar.

Also in the menu bar are links to the lessons for this section:

  • Dealing with the client

  • Health and safety

  • Documentation

  • Assessing the subfloor.

These lessons will provide you with background information that will help you with the assignment.

The Just for fun exercise presents a range of cutting tools used in resilient floor laying and asks you to name each one.

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