Product Training


Welcome to Schumacher! We are thrilled you are joining our growing team and company. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home."



This mission extends to our staff, too, and we are committed to providing you with the best employee experience possible. We recognize how important every team member is in making Schumacher’s vision come to life and we can’t wait to welcome you onto the team and work, learn, and grow together.



Once again, welcome aboard!



The Schumacher Team




This is your 90-day launch plan, a self-directed learning tool designed to guide you through your first 90 days. It will provide you with insight into our product categories and give you the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in your role. You will be expected to drive your own learning by taking advantage of the information found in this plan.



Remember, this plan is just the beginning!




Module 1: Textiles 101

In this introductory course we'll look at fabric types and their differences, you'll get an understanding of woven fabrics vs knit fabrics, and the difference between synthetic and natural fibers.

  • Textile Printing: Block, Screen & Digital

  • Types of Prints

  • Embroidery

  • Wovens

  • Natural vs. Synthetic Fibers

Video: How Citrus Garden is Made
Video: Block Printing with Molly Mahon
Video: Digital Printing
module 1 Course
Module 1 Quiz

Module 2: Intro to Textile Testing & Certifications

Learn about the technical properties of fabrics and their suitability for different end uses. Understand the functional and aesthetic properties required for specific uses.

  • Lightfastness

  • Abrasion Testing: Martindale vs. Wyzenbeek

  • Railroading fabric

  • Flame Certifications for Fabric

  • Fabric Patterns: Repeat and Scale

Video: Wyzenbeek Abrasion Testing
Video: Martindale Abrasion Testing
module 2 course
MODULE 2 QUIZ

Module 3: Residential Finishing

  • Standard Surface Options

  • Backing: Knit, Acrylic & Paper

  • Specialty Treatments

Video: Alta Finish
module 3 course
module 3 quiz

Module 4: Introduction to Wallcoverings

  • Types of Wallcovering

  • Substrates

  • Wallpaper Printing Methods

  • Trim Marks

  • Wallcovering Match Types

  • Single vs. Double Rolls

  • Care Instructions

module 4 course
Module 4 quiz

Module 5: Advanced Wallcovering Training

  • Surface Preparation & Primer

  • Lining

  • Adhesives

  • Common Claims & Solutions

Module 5 course
Module 5 quiz