Skills “hands-on” training is offered in all flooring
surfaces. Jon Namba, CFI executive director is an industry recognized trainer
and is proficient in all types of flooring installation. Jon is instrumental in
developing the distributor-sponsored programs. The CFI Team will prepare the
area and materials; the hosting party provides ample space to conduct the
programs.
All Hard Surface Training Programs
The hard-surface training address professionalism, job-site
evaluation, preparation, substrates, effect of moisture and testing procedures,
acclimation, maintaining properly controlled installation environment, subfloors,
grades (on, above, below), proper handling of materials, following
manufacturer’s installation and supply guidelines, estimating and proper
planning, tools, cleanup, maintenance and the characteristics of the various
types of flooring, as well as topics specific to each type of flooring.
Ceramic Courses
Includes classroom and demonstrations/skills training of
ceramic tile with product from several different manufacturers is presented.
Properties and characteristics of tile vs. stone are addressed. Setting
materials, substrate preparation, subfloors, deflection, balancing floors,
backerboards, membrane systems, estimating and layout, radiant systems, tools
and techniques are covered.
This is a hands-on course that gives
each student the opportunity to participate in an installation from start to
finish. TCNA and ANSI guidelines are covered. Written materials for future
reference are also included.
Hardwood Course
Various types of manufactured products are used during the
classroom and skills training of pre-finished hardwoods. Nail-down, glue-down
and floating floor installations are included, as well as re-coating. Technical
handouts are provided for future reference. Training follows the guidelines
established by the National Wood Flooring Association. Topics include:
transitions, balancing floors, properties and characteristics of unfinished and
pre-finished floors (solid types of cuts, plain, quarter sawn, rift sawn);
strip and plank, engineered, parquet, Janka hardness, cork and bamboo; factory
finishes (UV-cured, acrylic impregnated, ceramic and aluminum oxide);
nail-down, staples and cleats; installation of floating and direct-glue
installations, radiant systems and maintenance.
Laminate Course
Various types of materials provide an opportunity to work
with different fastening systems. Technical handouts are provided for future
reference. Topics include: types of laminate floors, specific installation
properties and characteristics for each type of flooring – Glue vs. Click; the
use of manufacturer’s recommended installation supplies, plank-lay direction;
startup and row stagger, room sizes, using spacers, silicone sealant, stairs,
transition systems, expansion issues and board repair.
Resilient Installation Course
Various manufacturers, who supply the teaching products,
provide installers with an opportunity to understand specific installation
requirements. Topics include use of patching compounds (Portland-based, gypsum
and SLC’s); types of flooring (rotogravure, inlaid, linoleum, felt-backed,
vinyl-backed, vinyl-composition tile (VCT), Vinyl asbestos tile (VAT) and
rubber); wall base; installation characteristics (adhesives, trowels,
open-time, seam sealers, proper seam preparation, proper sealing techniques and
using the correct rollers), addressing common problems such as telegraphing and
installation over existing vinyl, linoleum and various types of flooring.
Carpet Installation Training, R-I/C-I
Certification
Friday evening, 5:30-7:30 p.m., the CFI Installation Review
and demonstrations are presented in preparation for hands-on involvement on
Saturday at 7:30 a.m. The test for CFI Certification is offered at 7:30 p.m.
Everyone may attend the training event, but for those seeking the R-I and C-I
Certification, the written test is required. At the conclusion on Saturday,
installers who successfully demonstrate the requirements of the certification
are awarded this designation. The Saturday skills training in small groups
includes seaming of various types of carpet for the categories, power
stretching, pattern matching, stair upholstery, carpet backings and technical
information. A four-day entry-level training course and a stair upholstery
workshop are also available. For details, contact the CFI office.
Advanced Carpet Installation Training Preparation
(R-II, C-II Certification)
Friday evening at 5:30 until 7:30 p.m., the CFI Installation
Review and demonstrations are presented in preparation for the hands-on
involvement on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. The test for CFI Certification is offered
at 7:30 p.m. Everyone may attend the training event, but for those seeking the
R-I and C-I Certification, the written test is required. At the conclusion on
Saturday, installers who successfully demonstrate the requirements of the
certification are awarded this designation. The Saturday skills training in
small groups includes seaming of various types of carpet for the categories,
power stretching, pattern matching, stair upholstery, carpet backings and
technical information.
Advanced Patterned, Woven Carpet
Workshop
A two-day skills workshop designed to introduce new techniques,
product knowledge and tools for the installation of patterned and woven
carpets. This course is an introduction to the various types of weaves and
recognized installation procedures. It is a working event installing carpets
that require additional expertise over cushion, direct-glue and double-glue
applications. The carpets require more time and installation skills that are
possessed by few in the field. The CFI Patterned Carpet Resource Manual is
distributed to all attendees. It is filled with 60 pages of techniques and
information that have proven to create a successful installation. The
“hands-on” training and information is necessary for commercial and residential
installers who are searching for installation techniques and solutions to
problems that surface in the field. It is also beneficial for those who work
with installers, sales representatives, manufacturers, cleaners and inspectors.
The workshop is also an excellent source to add to the communication skills
necessary to work in the field of patterned carpet.
Corrective Flooring Procedures
Workshop
Corrective Flooring Procedures Workshop is a first
“hands-on” course of this type presented for the industry. The numerous
techniques, tools and resources that will be made available for the attendees
have never been presented in this hands-on type of format. The workshop covers
corrective measures for carpet, laminate, ceramic, hardwood and resilient
flooring surfaces. The 2-1/2 days include carpet corrections of burns and spots
and restretch techniques. Laminate includes plank replacement, both glue and
click and the hot-melt corrective system. Ceramic includes individual tile
replacement, grout rework and hot-melt corrective system. Hardwood includes
pre-finished board replacement of glue-down and nail-down, touch-up using
stains and finishes and the hot-melt corrective system. The resilient section
includes corrective techniques for tears, burns and gouges. Many procedures are
unique.
For detailed information contact Jon at (714)
653-2130, or CFI (816) 231-4646, or register online at
www.CFIinstallers.com.
