Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare materials for installation
- Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to the installing timber flooring materials to stairs and steps are verified and complied with
- Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks
- Floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of timber flooring to stairs
- Stairway or step are measured and the required amount flooring materials is calculated
- Suitable adhesives, trims and accessories are selected if required
- Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
- Sequence of work is planned, including a starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
- Set out materials for installation
- Lay out flooring material
- Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
- Materials are laid out to meet any design and specification requirements and minimise waste
- The aesthetics of the materials are maximised including matching grains and colours
- Underlay (if required) is checked against specified type, manufacturer recommendations and fitting
- Any remedial work to stairway is carried out
- Install flooring material
- Flooring materials are cut following workplace procedures
- Underlay (if required) is installed following manufacturer recommendations
- Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations
- Flooring materials are installed to specifications to the sub floor following workplace procedures
- Finished stairway is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults rectified
- Complete housekeeping