Floorboards is to hold a new series of hardwood and laminate training courses at its Tipton head office.

Run by industry expert Sid Bourne, the courses cover all aspects of flooring including product composition, sub-floor preparation, installation techniques and after care.

The two-day hardwood flooring course is on March 13-14 and May 22-23 and the one-day laminate flooring course is scheduled for April 16.

Further courses, including training in sanding and finishing, will be available later this year.