NWFA Releases 2026 Hands-On Training Calendar

Saint Charles, MO, January 20, 2026-The National Wood Flooring Association has released its 2026 Hands-On Training Calendar. These events are held at various NWFA regional training centers across the United States and are led by NWFA Regional Instructors. These instructors are highly skilled professionals with a passion for the wood flooring industry and a commitment to sharing their knowledge through hands- on education. 

The 2026 course schedule is as follows: 

Intermediate Sand and Finish and CP Testing | St. Louis, MO | February 24 – 27  Intermediate Installation and CP Testing | St. Louis, MO | March 24 – 27  Intro to UV/LED Cured Flooring | St. Louis, MO | March 31 – April 2  Intermediate Installation and CP Testing | King of Prussia, PA | April 7 – 10  Basic Installation | Columbus, OH | April 14 – 16  Basic Sand and Finish | Columbus, OH | April 17 – 18  NWFA Expo | Orlando, FL | April 21 – 23  Intro to UV/LED Cured Flooring | St. Louis, MO | June 9 – 11  Basic Installation | Kansas City, KS | June 9 – 10  Basic Sand and Finish | Kansas City, KS | June 11 – 12  Intermediate Sand and Finish and CP Testing | Pompton Plains, NJ | June 16 – 19  Intermediate Installation and CP Testing | St. Louis, MO | July 14 – 17  Intermediate Sand and Finish and CP Testing | St. Louis, MO | July 28 – 31  Precision Patterns: Medallions | St. Louis, MO | August 5 – 7  Basic Installation | St. Louis, MO | August 25 – 26  Basic Sand and Finish | St. Louis, MO | August 27 – 28  Sales Advisor with Field Experience | St. Louis, MO | September 15 – 16  Intermediate Installation and CP Testing | Boise, ID | September 15 – 18  Inspector Certification and CP Testing | St. Louis, MO | September 21 – 25  Intermediate Installation and CP Testing | Columbus, OH | October 6 – 9  Basic Installation | Westfield, MA | October 13 – 14  Basic Sand and Finish | Westfield, MA | October 15 – 16  Intermediate Sand and Finish and CP Testing | St. Louis, MO | October 20 – 23  Intermediate Installation and CP Testing | St. Louis, MO | November 3 – 6  Advanced Installation | St. Louis, MO | November 17 – 20  Advanced Finish | St. Louis, MO | December 8 – 10 

NOTE: Bold indicates certification testing is available for those who qualify. 

Each NWFA hands-on class includes an educational reference manual, access to online courses that reinforce the hands-on training being taught, safety goggles, a disposable respiratory mask, earplugs, an instructor directory, and lunch.