About the role
Floor layers without professional certification work with laying and maintaining floors in various materials. They may have learned the trade through practical experience or through shorter courses. Professional certification is usually obtained after completing an apprenticeship and passing professional theoretical exams.Responsibilities
The responsibilities of a floor layer include preparing the substrate, measuring and cutting floor materials, as well as the actual laying. They must also be able to handle finishing and repair of existing floors. Customer contact and providing advice on material selection and maintenance are also part of the job.Skills and tools
Floor layers use tools such as knives, saws, trowels, and sanding machines. They should have knowledge of various materials like wood, vinyl, laminate, and textile. Good physical condition, precision, and a sense for aesthetics are important qualities in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are golvläggning, mattläggning and logistik.