Surfacing West Distribution
Now Enrolling — San Diego, CA

Installer Training & Certification

Three-day, hands-on Eco-Grip® certification at our new Southern California training location in San Diego. Classes run Tuesday through Thursday. Spaces are limited — reserve your training week below.

RSVP for a Training Week

3-Day
Tuesday – Thursday
8–4
Class Hours (PT)
$995/person
Training, Materials & Lunch
SD, CA
Southern California Location
Why Certification

Certified Installers Only

Eco-Grip® performs because it's installed right — SpeedFlex™ welded seams, a routed integral cove base, and proper substrate prep leave no room for guesswork.

That's why the product is available for purchase only through certified installers. Certification protects the warranty, the end customer, and the reputation of every contractor who carries the credential.

  • Purchase access — certification is required to buy Eco-Grip through SWD
  • Hands-on instruction — sub-floor prep, adhesive use, welding, flooring layout, seaming, and detail work
  • San Diego location — West Coast training close to home, not across the country
Eco-Grip detail work around a mop sink — floor drain, pipe penetrations, and cove terminations
The Program

Three Days. Hands-On. Mastery-Based.

Our three-business-day installation class familiarizes qualified vinyl flooring installers with every component of the Eco-Grip system — sub-floor prep, proper adhesive use, welding, approved installation methods, flooring layout, and seaming techniques. This is a hands-on training: certificates and Approved Installer status are earned through the skills you demonstrate in class.

What's Included

All required training tools, supplies, and materials are provided, and lunch is served each day (let us know about any allergies or preferences). Your $995 fee covers the full three-day program.

What to Bring

Kneepads, a Sharpie, a tape measure, and a utility knife — we provide the blades. You'll be responsible for the tools and equipment assigned to you during training.

Earning the Credential

Trainees who need more reps are told by the end of day two, get extra coaching on day three, and may be offered a day-four extension. Attendance alone does not guarantee approval — mastery does.

How It Works

From RSVP to Certified in Five Steps

Spaces are limited and candidates are selected in the order their RSVPs are received.

1.RSVP for Your Training Week

Pick an available Tuesday–Thursday training week below and tell us about yourself and your company. Your RSVP must be submitted at least 7 days before your requested start date.

2.Candidacy Review

We review your experience and availability for the requested week. Candidates are confirmed in order of submission — you'll hear from us within 72 hours.

3.Confirm & Pay

Confirmed candidates receive an online invoice for the $995 training fee. Your seat is reserved once payment is complete — spots are not held without completed payment and paperwork.

4.Complete Your Registration Packet

Each attendee returns a photo ID copy, photos of previous install work, and a signed Training Expectations acknowledgement, and confirms travel arrangements with our office before class.

5.Train & Certify

Complete the three-day class in San Diego, demonstrate mastery, and leave with your certificate and Approved Installer status — plus purchase access to Eco-Grip® through SWD.

Requirements & Rules

Know Before You RSVP

Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum four years of experience with commercial vinyl sheet flooring and welding techniques
  • Pre-payment of the $995 per-person training fee once your week is confirmed
  • Registration paperwork completed and returned at least 7 days before your training start date
  • Each installer completes their own registration paperwork
  • Arrive on time and follow class guidelines for all three days

Training Expectations

  • Attendance from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (PT) is required all three days — late arrivals or early departures risk forfeiting approval
  • Certificates are earned through demonstrated skill; attendance does not guarantee approval
  • Phone and computer use only during scheduled lunch and personal breaks
  • Class observers do not receive certificates or Approved Installer ID
  • No alcohol consumption until the course is complete
  • Acceptance of any RSVP or registration request is at the discretion of Surfacing West Distribution and Allied Industries International
Reserve Your Week

RSVP for Training

Training runs Tuesday–Thursday each week at our San Diego location. Spaces are limited and awarded in order of submission — an RSVP requests a week; it does not guarantee a seat until you're confirmed and paid.

After you submit, watch your inbox: you'll get an immediate confirmation that we received your RSVP, then a follow-up within 72 hours to confirm your candidacy and week with an online invoice to pay and lock in your seat.

Video Library

Study Up Before Class

Technique-by-technique video reference for Eco-Grip® installation — from substrate prep to the final seam weld. Confirmed candidates should review these before arriving in San Diego.

Installation Training Video

The complete Eco-Grip® installation walkthrough from the manufacturer — start here.

Instructional Training Video (Full HD)

Full-length instructional companion covering the system end to end in HD.

Installation Techniques — 8-Part Series

Technique-by-technique series from Eco-Grip Flooring. Use the player's playlist menu (top right) to jump between Techniques 1–8.