A one-hour continuing education course for architects, interior designers, construction professionals and specifiers examining how real wood flooring is graded and how grade influences appearance, product expectations and specification.
View Upcoming Dates & Register Discuss a Wood Flooring ProjectHardwood flooring grade is an important part of the specification process because it directly influences the appearance and character of the finished floor.
This course assists architects, construction professionals and interior designers in understanding how real wood flooring is graded so they can more effectively specify products that meet the aesthetic expectations of their clients.
Participants will examine why flooring grading rules became necessary, the different grading programs used within the wood flooring industry, how grade affects appearance and how grading differs between unfinished and factory-finished flooring as well as solid and engineered products.
Hardwood Flooring Grades is recognized for professional continuing education by multiple architecture and interior design organizations.
Architect
1 Learning Unit (LU)
1 LUInterior Designer
1 Credit
Interior Designer
1 CEU
Interior Designer
1 CEU
Interior Designer
1 Credit
HSWInterior Designer
0.1 CEU
Huggins Wood Floor Specialist presents this course throughout the year. Current webinar dates and registration availability are maintained directly through CEU Events.
Visit the Hardwood Flooring Grades course page on CEU Events to view currently available sessions and register for the date that works best for you.
View Upcoming Dates & RegisterRegistration and current course dates are maintained by CEU Events.
Whether you are earning continuing education credit, selecting a wood flooring grade for an active project or looking to bring professional education directly to your firm, Huggins Wood Floor Specialist can assist.
View upcoming Hardwood Flooring Grades webinars and register for an available session through CEU Events.
Get assistance selecting species, grade, cut, dimensions, solid or engineered construction, custom colors, finishes and other wood flooring specifications.
Bring professional wood flooring education directly to your architecture, interior design or construction team through a private presentation.
Huggins Wood Floor Specialist offers private continuing education presentations and Lunch & Learn programs for architecture firms, interior design firms and professional design and construction teams.
A private presentation allows your team to earn applicable continuing education credit while discussing wood flooring topics in a focused setting with an experienced wood flooring specialist.
These presentations can also provide an opportunity to discuss species, grading, appearance expectations and other specification questions related to your firm's current and upcoming projects.
Request a Private PresentationContact Huggins Wood Floor Specialist to discuss scheduling a presentation for your firm.
Email
joe@hugginsflooring.com
Call
908-232-6600
National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)
Course content is provided by the National Wood Flooring Association.
Joe Avila
Huggins Wood Floor Specialist
Presented as part of the Huggins Wood Floor Specialist continuing education program for architects, interior designers and design professionals.
Register for Hardwood Flooring Grades, discuss an active wood flooring project or arrange a private continuing education presentation for your firm.
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