The International Certified
Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI) has released its schedule for
installation training events for the spring and summer seasons. CFI offers
training courses for everyone involved in the flooring industry: installers,
estimators, sales associates, inspectors, technical reps, trainers, etc. Their
team of professional trainers consists of the most knowledgeable and skillful
flooring installers in the industry. As an added bonus, CFI’s partner in
education, the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) offers trade
scholarships up to $500 per member. All CFI Events are covered 100 percent up
to your limit.
Customized
classes can also be arranged to meet your individual requirements. For more
information, call (816) 231-4646 to schedule an event. Following are the
courses to be taught this year:
Carpet
Courses
• Basic
and Advanced Carpet Installation
• Carpet
Installation for the Industry Associate
•
Direct-Glue Proven Installation Methods
•
Double-Glue Proven Installation Methods
•
Stretch-in Proven Installation Methods
• Woven
Carpet Proven Installation Methods
• Stair
Upholstery Proven Installation Methods
Laminate
Courses
•
Laminate Flooring Installation
•
Laminate Flooring for the Industry Associate
Ceramic
Courses
• Ceramic
Tile Installation (partnered with the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation)
• Ceramic
Installation for the Industry Associate
Finished
Hardwood Courses
•
Finished Hardwood Installation (partnered with Armstrong & the National
Wood Flooring Association)
•
Finished Hardwood for the Industry Associate
Resilient
Courses
•
Resilient Flooring Installation (partnered with Armstrong)
•
Resilient Flooring for the Industry Associate
Non-installation
Courses
•
Customer Service – “People Skills”
•
Corrective Procedures for All Flooring Types
• Carpet
Estimating
•
Inspecting Installations
•
Substrate Preparation & Failures to Avoid
•
In-House Flooring Installation Training
CFI
Calendar of Events 2009
June
9-10, 2009: Coppell, Texas
Mohawk University Training & CFI R I Certification
June
9-10, 2009: Charlottesville,
VA
Carpet Estimating Course
August
18-19, 2009: Waukesha, WI
Mohawk University Training & CFI R I Certification
CFI announces spring, summer training schedule
May 19, 2009
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