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.