Membership
Membership – Benefits
Membership Types
- Corporate Member – an importer, manufacturer or distributor.
- Associate Member – a peripheral goods/service provider.
- Retail Member – selling to the consumer.
- Retail/ install Member – selling to the consumer and installing.
Installer – you install only.

Installer or Associate Member Benefits
- Use of the SAWLFA logo
Accreditation - Certificated credentials for presentation to prospective clients
- Access to technical data and expertise
- Training, workshops, seminars and forums for discussion
- Unbiased evaluations and opinions
Manufacturer/Supplier/Distributor Member Benefits
- Use of the SAWLFA logo
- Improved standards
- Representation in the process of formulating and upholding of standards
- Access to a full spectrum of technical expertise
- Participation and interest in the process of quality installation of own product
- Interface with reputable installers
Consumer Benefits
- Advice on products, suppliers, installation and maintenance
- Verification of supplier and/or installers credentials
- Protection of the consumer through objective evaluations and unbiased opinions
Installer Accreditation
Accreditation sessions
Membership Breakdown
Our member’s membership listings explained:
Associate Members
Corporate Member
Retail Members
Retail/Installer Members

Installer Members – Accredited Installers
Installer Members – Advanced Accreditation
Apply For A SAWLFA Membership
Membership Fees
Join the Southern African Wood, Laminate & Flooring Association and keep up-to-date with this ever changing industry
Be informed of the most common mistakes installers make.
Have specialists in their field at your disposal.
Become an accredited installer.
Understand the flooring products you are buying, installing and specifying.
Ensure the correct floor is installed in the correct area.
Avoid a floor failure.
Price list for New & Renewal Memberships
NEW MEMBER:
CORPORATE = R14 773.50 – Import and distribute
ASSOCIATE = R 3 705.00 – Affiliated products
RETAILER = R 5 160.00 – Sells products direct to the public
RETAILER/INSTALLER = R 5 160.00 – Sells and installs products direct to the public (Training and 1st accreditation session included)
INSTALLER = R 3 705.00 – Installs only (Price includes training and the 1st accreditation session)
RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP:
CORPORATE = R 10 087.80
ASSOCIATE = R 3 705.00
RETAILER = R 3 890.00
RETAILER/INSTALLER = R 3 890.00
INSTALLER = R 2 227.00
TRAINING:
All training = Free of charge – Members only
All training = R1, 650.00 per person – Non- Members
ACCREDITATION:
Accreditation up to 3 x people in a team = R1, 820.00
Advanced accreditation per person = R1, 820.00 (Materials can be sourced at cost if you require assistance with the material)
RENEWAL OF LICENCE:
Accreditation = Badge renewal charge – R75.00
Advanced Accreditation = Badge renewal charge – R75.00
The renewal of the license will stand from the date passed and be applicable for 1 year.
PRICE LIST EXTRA STORES:
Extra branch listing = R1 482.85. – This is for members who own more than one store.
DECALS:
SAWLFA window and/or vehicle stickers _tba
INSPECTIONS:
Member = R2,360.00
Non-member = R4,021.50
Please note all the above prices exclude VAT.