Loba Wakol-NAFCT Training

About the Training

Loba Wakol offers top-tier technical training through seminars that combine classroom and hands-on learning. Attendees will focus on subfloor evaluation and preparation including moisture mitigation, prep and estimating tools, and patching/leveling compounds. Our goal is for you to return to your jobsite equipped with the latest skills to boost efficiency, increase profits, and stay competitive. NAFCT certification available. For NAFCT membership go to www.nafct.com. (3-day course)

To attend this training, Registration with Loba Wakol is REQUIRED – Click Here

How to Receive Certification:

Sign up for Loba Wakol’s training – Click Here
Register for NAFCT Certification – see registration options below
Complete the subfloor prep online courses, quizzes, and score a minimum of 80% score on final exam
Attend the in-person training

How to Register for Certification:

Are you registering more than one person? If so, please utilize the group registration.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Event Details

Wakol Next Level Concrete Prep

Date: October 21-23, 2025

Location: Loba Wakol Headquarters | Wadesboro, NC

This training qualifies for the in-person training component needed to receive the Substrate and Subfloor Prep certification.

CERTIFICATION FEES

Substrate & Subfloor Prep Certification:

Member fee = $100
Non-member fee = $200

To complete the certification process, in addition to attending an in-person training, each person must complete the online learning modules and pass the online final exam with an 80% or better score.

Instructors

Meet the Instructors

Don Jewell, LOBA WAKOL

NAFCT SUBFLOOR PREP INSTRUCTOR

Eric Underwood, LOBA WAKOL

NAFCT SUBFLOOR PREP INSTRUCTOR

Eric Underwood has worked in the flooring industry over 20 years. He started his career in the flooring industry, working at a carpet warehouse unloading trucks and selling carpet and vinyl. Eric then transitioned to working as a helper for a carpet store where they installed all types of floor coverings. He worked as a helper for about 6 years until Eric was able to go out on his own and started his own installation company. He subcontracted for many different flooring stores until 2010. In 2011 Eric started contracting all of Stanly Interiors work until October 4, 2021 when he took the job at Loba- Wakol North America working with the Technical department as the Wakol application Specialist

Registration

To attend this training, registration with Loba Wakol is required – Click Here

To receive certification, each person must register for the Substrate and Subfloor Prep Certification through NAFCT.

Substrate & Subfloor Prep Certification:

Member fee = $100
Non-member fee = $200