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Floor layers work with many different flooring materials, from carpet tiles to lino, vinyl and different types of plastic.
The first task is to prepare the surface and cut the material to fit, using specialist scissors or knives. Floor layers may have to move furniture and fittings, lift the existing floor covering and remove all traces of old adhesives. They usually follow a plan, diagram or written instructions to lay the covering correctly.
Floor layers can specialise in one area, such as carpet laying, or use their skills across a wider range of materials and projects.
The usual working week is 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday. Floor layers can often earn overtime at weekends or in the evenings. They usually work indoors in homes, offices, shops, hospitals and other buildings.
Salaries range from around £12,500 to £21,000. Some employers pay much more.
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Floor layers work for flooring contractors, who provide services to the construction industry. Flooring contractors are usually small, family businesses, but there are some larger firms employing greater numbers of staff.
It is possible to find work as a trainee floor layer straight from school and train on the job as a craftsman/woman. Young people can also apply to become apprentices through Foundation and Advanced Modern Apprenticeships. Employers may be unwilling to train older people.
Foundation and Advanced Modern Apprenticeships offer a structured training programme leading to NVQ Level 3.
Floor layers can progress to technician level and supervisory or contract management positions. With experience it is possible to become self-employed.
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