Francisco Velasquez
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Hardworking Construction Flooring Installer well-versed in installing and repairing various flooring products. Bringing excellent attention to detail and eye for quality.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Flooring Installer
Self-employed
Silver Spring , MD
08.2010 - Current
- Used a variety of tools including saws, hammers, and drills to complete installations.
- Applied sealants to protect newly installed floors from water damage.
- Sanded down existing wood floors to prepare them for refinishing projects.
- Mixed stains and finishes according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Verified measurements were accurate before cutting any pieces of wood.
- Created custom designs with parquet tiles or mixed woods for clients.
- Cleaned up work areas once jobs were completed as per client's specifications.
- Installed baseboards and shoe moldings around the perimeter of each room.
- Performed minor repairs such as re-grouting and caulking, as required.
- Kept accurate records of time spent on jobs and materials used for billing purposes.
- Provided additional protection to high-traffic areas by applying sealant or wax coating over the installed tiles.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of supplies from delivery trucks at job sites.
- Removed old tiles from floors when needed.
Carpet Mechanic
Clyde W. Dent Carpet Installations
College Park, MD
02.1991 - 07.2010
- Measured, cut, and seamed carpet to fit rooms of various sizes.
- Performed minor repairs on carpets such as patching holes or tears.
- Use hand tools such as knives, scissors, irons, and seam rollers to install carpets properly.
- Provided guidance and instruction to apprentices during installations.
- Used power stretchers to stretch carpets over large areas.
- Sewed seams to create a uniform look.
- I have worked with other installers on larger projects requiring multiple people.
- Trimmed excess materials after installation was complete.
- Installed carpet padding and tack strips around the perimeter of the room.
- Moved furniture as needed for installation purposes.
- Inspected carpets for flaws or imperfections before installing them.
- Walked through job sites after installation to identify errors and completed rework to correct problems.
- Met with customers to give free estimates on cost of installation and removal of existing flooring.
- Followed company uniform, performance, and security policies with every job.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
- Notified management of structural issues and major repairs.
- Installed laminate, carpeting and tile for commercial and residential customers.
- Stretched carpet to align with walls, creating smooth surfaces using tack strips tape, tacks and glue.
- Fastened metal treads across door openings to prevent tripping hazards and secured seams.
- Measured, cut, and trimmed carpet to fit specific places and work around room features.
- Repaired subflooring and installed trim to complete flooring jobs.
Education
GED -
Escuela La Union
Preparatoria La Union06-1991
Skills
- Quality-conscious
- Padding installation
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Waterproofing knowledge
- Excellent work ethic
- Waterproofing techniques
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Flooring Installer
Self-employed
08.2010 - Current
Carpet Mechanic
Clyde W. Dent Carpet Installations
02.1991 - 07.2010
GED -
Escuela La Union
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