Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the nailing of strip timber flooring onto a sub-floor applying top-nailing or secret nailing methods are verified and complied with
- Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks
- Sub-floor condition is assessed for suitability for nailing of strip timber flooring applying top-nailing or secret nailing methods consistent with Australian Standards, industry standards and manufacturer recommendations
- Suitable fixings and adhesives are selected as 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 the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
- Prepare to nail strip timber flooring
- Instructions and sequence for nailing and fixing timber flooring are followed
- Work lines and starting point are established
- Timber flooring is laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins as appropriate
- The aesthetics of the materials are maximised, where appropriate, matching grains and colours
- Work station for power source for nail guns is established, and air hoses are run to worksite
- Nail strip timber flooring
- Nails, staples and adhesives for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
- Nailing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations and Australian Standards
- Strip timber flooring is positioned using cramping procedures
- Top-nailing or secret nailing methods are used as required for the job at hand
- Finished job is inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
- Complete housekeeping