The World Floor Covering Association sponsors upcoming CFI Flooring Installation Training and Certification. Space is limited – Register today. Time is running out for the scholarships!

Hosted by the Chicago Floorcovering Association, the following two-day courses focus on hands-on, skills training, and knowledge for the professional residential flooring installer. Two years’ experience is required for the certifications offered. Installers are welcome to opt out of the certification if the two year requirement cannot be met; however, a minimum of 6 months is required to attend for training only. Hand tools and supplies will be furnished during the training event.

Training Courses/Topics
Ceramic – Job site evaluation, effects of moisture, substrate preparation, grades, balancing floors, setting materials, transitions, tile vs stone, membrane systems, radiant systems, and more.

Hardwood/Laminate – Factory finishes, nail-down, glue-down, floating installations, staple/cleats, job site evaluation, grades, sub-floors, effects of moisture, radiant systems, and more. Installers who successfully complete the CFI Certification may apply for NWFA and NALFA Certification also. The Armstrong Certification is also available.

Resilient – Effects of moisture, use of stripping agents, patching compounds, types of flooring (rotogravure, LVT, inlaid, linoleum, felt-backed, vinyl-backed, vinyl-composition tile (VCT), vinyl asbestos tile (VAT) and rubber), wall base and transition, installation characteristics and more. Successful completion of the CFI Certification provides the opportunity for the Armstrong Certification also.

Carpet –Seaming of new products, power-stretching and wall-trimming techniques, pattern matching, correcting bow, skew and pattern elongation, carpet backings, stair upholstery without the use of staples and more.

Carpet Inspection & Installation Knowledge - This course focuses on the inspection of the installation of carpet. Including seam construction in various types of carpets, power-stretching techniques, seam sealers, adhesives, seam placement, seam peaking, limitations, pattern matching & identification, and more. Jim Walker will demonstrate proper installation techniques and correction procedures.

HURRY! Last day to take advantage of the WFCA sponsored CFI training in Chicago is December 13, 2013 for substantial savings. WFCA members receive special pricing of $295 per class, which is a $200 savings. Also, these classes qualify for WFCA trade scholarship funds. Space is limited, so register your installers today for training at its best!! Registration is easy. Contact the CFI National Office at (816) 231-4343.