Course Overview
The Tiling & Premium Flooring course is an intensive, practical training program designed to equip participants with the technical skills required to install, repair, and finish high-quality floor and wall covering systems for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The course covers industry-standard techniques for surface preparation, tile installation, premium flooring systems, finishing, maintenance, and quality control.
Participants will gain hands-on experience working with ceramic, porcelain, granite, marble, terrazzo, vinyl, laminate, engineered wood, SPC (Stone Plastic Composite), epoxy, and polished concrete flooring systems. Through practical workshops and real-world installation projects, learners will develop the competence to execute flooring projects that meet professional construction standards, client specifications, and modern interior design requirements.
Duration: 4 Weeks (20 Training Days)
Tuition: KES 50,000/=
Course Requirements
Participants should have:
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- An interest in construction, interior finishing, or building maintenance.
- No prior experience in tiling or flooring is required.
- Basic understanding of construction tools is an added advantage.
- Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for practical sessions.
- A notebook and calculator for measurements and material estimation.
- Willingness to participate in intensive hands-on practical activities.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Interpret flooring layouts and construction drawings.
- Identify and select appropriate tiling and flooring materials for different applications.
- Prepare floors and walls for professional tile and flooring installation.
- Install ceramic, porcelain, marble, granite, terrazzo, vinyl, laminate, SPC, engineered wood, epoxy, and polished concrete flooring systems.
- Perform accurate floor measurements, setting out, and material estimation.
- Apply adhesives, grouts, sealants, and finishing materials correctly.
- Install decorative tile patterns and premium flooring finishes.
- Repair, replace, and maintain damaged flooring systems.
- Prepare quotations and cost estimates for flooring projects.
- Apply occupational health, safety, and quality assurance standards.
- Complete flooring projects that meet professional construction and interior finishing standards.
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Tiling and Premium Flooring
- Overview of flooring systems
- Types of tiles and flooring materials
- Construction terminology
- Flooring industry standards
- Tools and equipment
- Workplace safety
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Practical Exercise
Identify flooring materials and safely use basic tiling and flooring tools.
Module 2: Surface Preparation
- Site inspection
- Floor level assessment
- Moisture testing
- Surface cleaning
- Crack repair
- Screeding
- Self-leveling compounds
Practical Exercise
Prepare a concrete floor for tile and premium flooring installation.
Module 3: Measurements and Setting Out
- Reading construction drawings
- Measuring rooms
- Layout planning
- Tile centering
- Reference lines
- Expansion joints
- Material calculations
Practical Exercise
Measure and mark out a room for tile installation with minimal material wastage.
Module 4: Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Installation
- Tile selection
- Adhesive preparation
- Tile cutting
- Floor tile installation
- Wall tile installation
- Tile alignment
- Spacing techniques
Practical Exercise
Install ceramic and porcelain tiles on floors and walls.
Module 5: Marble, Granite and Natural Stone Installation
- Stone selection
- Surface preparation
- Stone cutting
- Adhesive systems
- Joint alignment
- Sealing natural stone
- Finishing techniques
Practical Exercise
Install and finish a natural stone flooring section.
Module 6: Decorative Tile Patterns
- Herringbone layouts
- Chevron patterns
- Basket weave
- Diagonal installation
- Mosaic installation
- Borders and feature strips
- Decorative inlays
Practical Exercise
Create decorative tile layouts using multiple installation patterns.
Module 7: Grouting and Finishing
- Grout selection
- Grouting techniques
- Joint finishing
- Silicone application
- Tile polishing
- Surface cleaning
- Final inspection
Practical Exercise
Complete grout application and finishing on installed tile surfaces.
Module 8: Vinyl and SPC Flooring Installation
- Vinyl flooring systems
- Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT)
- SPC flooring
- Underlayment installation
- Click-lock systems
- Adhesive installation
- Expansion allowances
Practical Exercise
Install SPC and vinyl flooring in a residential room.
Module 9: Laminate and Engineered Wood Flooring
- Laminate flooring systems
- Engineered timber flooring
- Underlays
- Floating floors
- Moisture barriers
- Expansion gaps
- Trims and skirting
Practical Exercise
Install laminate and engineered wood flooring.
Module 10: Epoxy and Polished Concrete Flooring
- Concrete preparation
- Epoxy floor systems
- Surface priming
- Resin application
- Decorative flakes
- Polished concrete finishing
- Surface protection
Practical Exercise
Apply an epoxy flooring system on a prepared surface.
Module 11: Staircase and Vertical Surface Finishes
- Stair tiling
- Step nosing installation
- Skirting
- Feature walls
- Bathroom walls
- Kitchen backsplashes
- Exterior wall finishes
Practical Exercise
Tile a staircase and install matching skirting.
Module 12: Waterproofing Systems
- Wet area preparation
- Waterproof membranes
- Bathrooms
- Kitchens
- Balconies
- Expansion joints
- Waterproof testing
Practical Exercise
Apply waterproofing before tile installation in a bathroom.
Module 13: Floor Repair and Renovation
- Tile replacement
- Crack repairs
- Regrouting
- Surface restoration
- Floor leveling
- Polishing
- Maintenance techniques
Practical Exercise
Repair damaged flooring and restore the finished surface.
Module 14: Quality Control and Inspection
- Installation standards
- Levelness checks
- Joint inspection
- Adhesion testing
- Defect identification
- Snag list preparation
- Final quality assurance
Practical Exercise
Inspect completed flooring installations and prepare a quality inspection report.
Module 15: Cost Estimation and Material Quantification
- Quantity take-offs
- Material estimation
- Waste calculations
- Labor costing
- Equipment costing
- Quotations
- Project scheduling
Practical Exercise
Prepare a quotation and bill of quantities for a flooring project.
Module 16: Residential Flooring Project
- Living rooms
- Bedrooms
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Outdoor patios
- Decorative finishes
- Client specifications
Practical Exercise
Install complete flooring finishes for a residential housing unit.
Module 17: Commercial Flooring Project
- Office spaces
- Hotels
- Shopping malls
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Restaurants
- High-traffic flooring systems
Practical Exercise
Develop and install a flooring solution for a commercial facility.
Module 18: Advanced Decorative Flooring Techniques
- Large-format tiles
- Book-matched stone
- Seamless flooring
- Decorative epoxy finishes
- Mixed-material flooring
- Feature floor designs
- Luxury finishes
Practical Exercise
Create a premium flooring installation incorporating decorative design elements.
Module 19: Capstone Flooring Installation Project
- Project planning
- Site preparation
- Material selection
- Installation sequence
- Finishing
- Quality inspection
- Client handover documentation
Practical Exercise
Complete a full flooring installation project for a residential or commercial property, including surface preparation, layout planning, installation, finishing, quality inspection, and project documentation.
Module 20: Final Project Presentation and Assessment
- Project presentation
- Installation review
- Quality assessment
- Material justification
- Cost evaluation
- Portfolio development
- Career opportunities in tiling and premium flooring
Practical Exercise
Present and defend a completed tiling and premium flooring project, demonstrating proficiency in floor preparation, tile and flooring installation, decorative finishing, waterproofing, quality control, project costing, and professional workmanship to industry standards.