About the Course

Concrete Moisture Testing Training & Certification

The Concrete Moisture Testing Class is designed to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required to accurately evaluate the moisture condition in concrete substrates prior to the installation of floor coverings. This course will cover all pertinent ASTM documents and standards related to concrete moisture testing, ensuring participants are well-versed in the latest industry protocols and methodologies.

What You Will Learn — Concrete Moisture Testing

Understand ASTM Standards: Gain comprehensive knowledge of all relevant ASTM standards, including but not limited to:

ASTM F2170: Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using In-situ Probes

ASTM F1869: Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride

ASTM F710: Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Subfloors to Receive Resilient Flooring

ASTM F2659: Standard Guide for Preliminary Evaluation of Comparative Moisture Condition of Concrete, Gypsum Cement, and Other Floor Slabs and Screeds Using a Non-Destructive Electronic Moisture Meter

Perform Accurate Testing: Develop hands-on skills to correctly perform various moisture tests in compliance with ASTM standards, ensuring reliable and accurate results.

Understanding of Conditions: Gain in-depth knowledge of the various conditions affecting concrete moisture levels and the importance of accurate testing in different scenarios.

Understanding of Terminology: Learn and correctly apply the specific terminology used in concrete moisture testing to ensure clear communication and understanding within the industry.

Interpret Results: Learn to interpret test results effectively to assess the suitability of concrete subfloors for floor covering installations and make informed decisions to prevent potential moisture-related issues.

Enhance Professional Expertise: Build confidence and competence in concrete moisture testing, contributing to higher quality flooring installations, increased client satisfaction, and reduced risk of costly failures.

Understanding limitations: While the course will teach industry accepted practices, there are limitations to existing procedures that can limit the reliability of existing processes.

Course Structure and Certification

Prerequisite Requirements

UPCOMING EVENTS

Event Details

2-DAY EVENT

Date: October 22 – October 23

Location: Calhoun, GA | BoMont Flooring Training and Education Center

EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 22 | 8am – 5pm
Review of ASTM Standards and Demonstrations | Instructed by Jason Spangler

Friday, October 23 | 8am – 5pm

Skills Evaluation and Assessment – Pass/Fail*

*In the event you fail the skills evaluation and assessment, in order to gain your certification, you will need to attend another event at a later date and pass the skills evaluation.