Louisiana
(7-414) Flooring

Apply for the license and exam

Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
P.O. Box 14419
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Phone: (225) 765-2301
Louisiana Contractor Licensing Web Page

Exam Type

CLOSED BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	% of Questions
Subfloors and Subfloor Preparation	16
Underlayment and Rug Cushions	14
Resilient Flooring	14
Carpeting	14
Grouts, Motars and Adhesives	10
Ceramic and Marble Tile	8
Wood Flooring	8
Safety	6
Stone, Granite, Slate	6
Terrazzo	4

Total Number of Test Questions:	50

All companies applying for a commercial trade license, must have had at least one qualifying party pass the Business and Law Exam as one of the requirements for approval of the license.

Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam
(containing information relevant to the exam)

1.	Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry), July 2006.
2.	Advanced Masonry Skills, Revised 2nd Edition, 1993, Richard T. Kreh.
3.	Builders Guide to Floors, 1997, Peter Fleming.
4.	Ceramic Tile Setting, 1st Edition, 1992, John P. Bridge.
5.	TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation, 2006, Tile Council of North America.
6.	Installing Hardwood Flooring, 1998, National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association.
7.	Standard for Installation Specification of Commercial Carpet (CRI-104), 2002, The Carpet and Rug Institute.
8.	Terrazzo Design: Technical Data Book, 1982, The National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association (out of print).
9.	Ceramic Tile Manual, 2nd Edition, 1991, George Lavenburg, Ceramic Tile Institute, Published by Building News.

According to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, "The 'trade' examinations are based upon general working knowledge of the field in which you wish to be licensed." In their study guide, the Board states that the reference materials listed "may NOT necessarily cover all information needed to pass the exam." The study guide also states that "the reference list contains a representative sample of materials that are available which contain information relevant to the examination."

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