Heat Weld & Flash Cove Training + Certification Event
NEXT EVENT IS MAY 11-15, 2026
Don’t miss this essential training session and certification event. Attendees will receive hands-on training in heat welding and flash coving, with certification testing also available.
The event will be hosted in Calhoun, GA at BoMont Flooring Training and Education Center
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!
Event Schedule
May 11-13 | 8am – 5pm | Resilient heat weld and flash cove training
May 14 | 8am – 5pm* | Flat weld certification
May 15 | 8am – 2pm* | Flash cove certification
*End time on May 14 and 15 may differ and will be dependent on the number of individuals testing for certification.
Detailed Schedule
Monday
- 8 am to 9:15 am Introduction
- 9:15 am – 9:30 am Break
- 9:30 am -10:15 am Tools Tutorial
- 10:15 am – 11:30 am Pattern Scribe Demonstration
- 11:30 am -12:30 pm Lunch
- 12:30 pm -1:30 pm Pattern Scribe
- 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Cut Patterned Scribed Vinyl and Glue for Seam Demo
- 2:45 pm -3:00 pm Break
- 3:00 pm -4:30 pm Glue and Install for Flat Weld
- 4:30 pm -5:00 pm Clean Up and Questions
Tuesday
- 8:00 am Heat Weld Demo
- 8:30 am -10:30 am Heat Weld
- 10:30 am – 10:45 am Break
- 10:45 am -11:30 am Cap and Cove Demo
- 11:30 am -12:30 pm Lunch
- 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Cap and Cove
- 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Flash Cove Pattern Scribe Demonstration
- 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Break
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Pattern Scribe Flash Cove
Wednesday
- 8:00 am – 9:00 am Flash Cove Heat Weld Demo
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am Weld Flash Cove
- 10:00 am – 10:15 Break
- 10:15 am -11:30 am Weld Flash Cove
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch
- 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Prepare for Flat Weld Test
- 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Break
- 2:45 pm -5:00 pm Prepare Flash Room for Test
Thursday
- 8:00 am Questions
- 8:30 am – 11:30 am Flat Testing
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch
- 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Cap and Cove
- 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Get Flash Ready for Test
Friday
- 8:00 am Questions
- 8:30 am – 2pm Performance Testing
Event Location

Training Facility
639 Oothcalooga Street | Calhoun, GA 30701
Nearby Accommodations
Check out these stays with special corporate rates from BoMont Flooring:
Home2 – Calhoun – $129.00 Plus tax
Towne Place Suites – Calhoun – $129.00 Plus tax
Holiday Inn Express – Calhoun – $109.00 Plus tax
Fairfield Inn – Calhoun – $114.00 Plus tax
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
5-Day Registration
Training + Performance Testing for Certification
Non Member Rate $2,100
What’s Included:
- 3-days of training and demonstrations for heat weld and flash cove.
- Performance test for heat weld and flash coving.
- NAFCT’s subfloor prep course materials (online access).
- Lunch will be provided each day
- Certification for heat weld and flash coving will be given to those who pass the performance tests.
3-Day Registration
3-Days of Heat Weld and Flash Coving Installation Training
Non Member Rate $1,300
What’s Included:
- 3-days of training and demonstrations for heat weld and flash cove
- NAFCT’s subfloor prep course materials (online access).
- Lunch will be provided each day
2-Day Registration
Performance Testing for Certification in Heat Weld and Flash Cove Installation
Non Member Rate $1,200
What’s Included:
- Performance test for heat weld and flash coving – Thursday and Friday
- NAFCT’s subfloor prep course materials (online access).
- Lunch will be provided each day
- Certification for heat weld and flash coving will be given to those who pass the performance tests.
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Daniel Gonzalez

With over two decades of experience in the West Michigan flooring industry, my journey has been enriched by numerous certifications and extensive training, allowing me to delve deeply into the technical aspects of our field. Staying ahead of evolving technology remains a cornerstone of our approach, and I take great pride in not just advancing my own knowledge but also in fostering a culture of continuous learning within our team. This commitment ensures we maintain a team of highly skilled installation professionals, equipped with the expertise and trustworthiness to tackle any project that comes our way.
Essential Tools for Heat Welding and Flash Coving
- Utility Blades
- Hook Blades
- L Square: 1 big and 1 small
- Exacto blades
- Round Pencils
- Selvage Trimmer Blades
- Mozart blades
- Groover Blades
- Vinyl cart
- T square
- Under Scribe Pins
- Rags
- Denatured Alcohol
- Extension Cords
- Cleaning Brushes
- Welding Tips: 2 Round and 2 Flat
- https://www.winkelman-sales.com/shop-now/3J1-4MM-Speed-Nozzle-with-Curved-Up-Tip-WDD-721-p371150062
- https://www.winkelman-sales.com/shop-now/3M-4MM-Speed-Nozzle-WDD-4MM-p371225306
- https://turboheatweldingtools.com/products/turbo-detail-nozzle-l-welding
- https://turboheatweldingtools.com/products/turbo-detail-nozzle-4-5mm
- https://www.leister.com/en-us/product/Speed-welding-nozzle/105-432
- https://www.leister.com/en-us/product/Speed-welding-nozzle/159-848
- Groover
- Vertical Cove Groover
- Hand Groover
- Bullet Tips
- Welder: 1 Big and 1 Small
- https://www.winkelman-sales.com/shop-now/1M-Hot-Jet-S-&-nozzle-p371233473
- https://www.winkelman-sales.com/shop-now/1O-Triac-ST-&-nozzle-p371250104
- https://turboheatweldingtools.com/products/leister-hot-jet-s-with-pencil-tip
- https://turboheatweldingtools.com/products/leister-triac-st-heat-welding-gun
- https://www.leister.com/en-us/product/Triac-ST/141-228
- https://www.leister.com/en-us/product/Hot-Jet-S/100-859
- Pencil Tips (one for small, one for big) (Turbo comes with their pencil tip, need traditional tips for traditional nozzles)
- https://www.winkelman-sales.com/shop-now/3A-Standard-Pencil-Tip-for-HOT-JET-S-WDD-31-p371148279
- https://www.winkelman-sales.com/shop-now/3B-Standard-Pencil-Tip-for-TRIAC-WDD-31AR-p371149554
- https://www.leister.com/en-us/product/Tubular-nozzle-straight/100-303#technical-specifications-section
- https://www.leister.com/en-us/product/Tubular-nozzle-straight/107-144
- Hand Groovers
- Underscribes
- Dividers
- Salvage trimmer
- Screwdriver
- Mozart
- Cleaning Brushes and Tools
- Speed Squares
- Tape Measure
- Roller (Hand Roller)
- Stubbi’s
- Die Cutter (for aluminum cap)
- Inside Corner Kit
- Quarter Moon Knife
- Trim Plate
- Heat Gun

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