FCITS Offering Concrete Moisture Certification Course at TISE

Las Vegas, NV, January 9, 2026-The Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services (FCITS) has announced the addition of a new Concrete Moisture Testing Certification and Training Course to its education lineup during The International Surface Event (TISE) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

The four-hour, hands-on course will take place on Monday, January 26, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center as TISE. It is open to flooring retailers, sales teams, installation managers and flooring inspectors who evaluate or prepare concrete subfloors for flooring installation. No prerequisite is required.

Designed specifically for professionals who need to reduce risk, prevent failures, and protect profitability, the course provides comprehensive training on moisture testing methods, including ASTM F-2170 (Relative Humidity Testing) and ASTM F-1869 (Calcium Chloride Testing), the industry’s two primary standards for evaluating concrete moisture. Participants may earn a Concrete Moisture Testing Certification or attend for professional training only.

What Attendees Will Learn

The Concrete Moisture Testing course is designed to provide both certification and practical field training, covering:

Understanding Concrete Moisture

What moisture content is and why it matters
How moisture impacts adhesives, flooring, and long-term performance

Why Moisture Testing Is Required

When and where testing should occur
How moisture affects warranty coverage and liability

Testing Methods

Visual inspections and moisture meters
ASTM F-1869 Calcium Chloride Testing
ASTM F-2170 Relative Humidity (RH) Testing
Additional specialized testing methods

Hands-On Demonstrations

Proper setup for each testing method
Live demonstrations
Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Interpreting Results

How to read and understand test data
Troubleshooting conflicting or unexpected results
Making informed installation decisions

The course fee is $600 per person, with discounted rates available for groups of five or more from the same company.

Participants may reserve a seat by contacting Beth@fcits.org or registering online at FCITS.org.

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