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Floor Layer / Floor Installer Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Bodenleger/in

As a Floor Layer, you learn to professionally install and repair various types of floor coverings such as carpet, laminate, PVC, or parquet. This is a recognized 3-year vocational training program that can be completed in both industry and skilled crafts. You work precisely and design spaces to be functional and aesthetically pleasing.

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What you do

  • Inspect and prepare subfloors (clean, level, sand)
  • Cut and install various floor coverings (e.g., carpet, PVC, linoleum, parquet, laminate)
  • Professionally install skirting boards, profiles, and transitions
  • Repair or replace damaged floor coverings and subfloors
  • Advise customers on material selection, care, and design
  • Calculate material requirements and plan work processes
  • Check the quality of installed floors and perform finishing touches

Requirements

  • At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss)
  • Manual dexterity and technical understanding
  • Precision, meticulousness, and a good eye for detail
  • Physical fitness (lifting, kneeling, standing)
  • Spatial reasoning and a good sense of form
  • Teamwork skills and reliability
  • Willingness to work on various construction sites

Career prospects

  1. 1Master Craftsman (Meister) qualification for business management or self-employment
  2. 2Specialization in specific areas (e.g., sports floors, design floors, restoration)
  3. 3Further training to become a technician (e.g., construction technician specializing in interior finishing)
  4. 4Self-employment with your own floor laying business
  5. 5Positions in construction management or quality assurance

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There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Floor Layer / Floor Installer Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Floor Layer / Floor Installer Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Floor Layer / Floor Installer Ausbildung?

At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss); Manual dexterity and technical understanding; Precision, meticulousness, and a good eye for detail; Physical fitness (lifting, kneeling, standing).

Where can I find open Floor Layer / Floor Installer Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Floor Layer / Floor Installer

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.