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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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....

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...

Flooring Installers Needed

  • Blue Springs, MO
  • 5 hours ago
  • Blue Springs, MO
  • 5 hours ago

un Flooring Installers Needed (Blue Springs) compensation: SF/Piece work employment type: job title: Flooring Installer Hello, We have a large project starting in Blue Springs, MO and we are...

Looking for flooring installer/helper

  • Sun City West, AZ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sun City West, AZ
  • 5 hours ago

un Looking for flooring installer/helper (Sun city) compensation: $20/hr cash paid daily Looking for flooring installer or labor help. $20/hr. About 2-4 days of work. ... Dave post id: ... [ ]

Flooring Installer and Helper Needed

  • Kingstree, SC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Kingstree, SC
  • 5 hours ago

un Flooring Installer and Helper Needed (Kingstree) compensation: By the day Looking for 2 different positions. In need of a flooring Installer and a helper. Pay is by the day and based on...

Flooring Installer

  • Beaufort, SC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Beaufort, SC
  • 5 hours ago

street compensation: per sft employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Floorcovering installer Wanted Flooring installer skilled in the following: Carpet, LVP,Vinyl, Hardwood,and laminate...

Flooring Installer

  • Victoria, BC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Victoria, BC
  • 13 hours ago

Local Hardwood/laminate Installations company looking to provide part time and/or full time. We are looking ppl that have some flooring experience and/or home renovation/job site experience....

Seeking Professional Flooring Installer

  • Port Hueneme CBC Base, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Port Hueneme CBC Base, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Seeking Professional Flooring Installer to perform the following in the City of Port Hueneme. Install High Performance Flooring Plank, Vapor Barrier, and Transition Pieces: SUMMARY OF ROOMS/Sq Ft...

Flooring Installer

  • Beaufort, SC
  • 20 hours ago
  • Beaufort, SC
  • 20 hours ago

Wanted Flooring installer skilled in the following: Carpet, LVP,Vinyl, Hardwood,and laminate, Subcontractor position, Insurance required, driver's license required, must have own tools, and truck references...

Flooring Contractor Estimater

  • Norristown, PA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Norristown, PA
  • 23 hours ago

Demonstrates knowledge of a variety of retail and sales concepts, practices, and procedures Experience measuring for Tile, laminate, carpet, LVT, wood....

Flooring Installer/Laborer

  • Burlington, VT
  • 23 hours ago
  • Burlington, VT
  • 23 hours ago

New England Floor Covering is looking to hire a full-time installer or laborer. Benefits, paid vacation, 401k and PROFIT SHARING are all included. We work almost exclusively within Chittenden,...

Flooring Installers needed

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago

un Flooring Installers needed (Jacksonville) compensation: Weekly, per job. employment type: job title: Carpet/flooring installers needed Carpet and Hard Surface installers needed. We pay weekly...

Flooring Contractor - Portland, ME

  • Caribou, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Caribou, ME
  • 1 day ago

Install a variety of flooring materials, such as hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, and carpet, based on project specifications....

Flooring Contractor - Fayetteville, NC

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 1 day ago

Install a variety of flooring materials, such as hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, and carpet, based on project specifications....

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...
Mastering Floors start at the bottom
In Mastering floors, We start at the bottom. This course will teach you all about the different floor coverings available such as laminate, vinyl, tile and wood and the methods required for...

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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