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AFT – Phase 3: Carpet & LVP

July 15 - July 26

$2500.00

Part-3 of Hands-on Classroom Training is following a minimum of 8 weeks of on-the-job training in the field as well as completion of Part-1 and Part-2 of hands-on classroom Training. In this final phase of training students will get even more in-depth training on the Installation of Carpet and LVP.

Students will continue refining many of the techniques taught in Part-2 with the addition of:

  • Working with Patterned products
  • Correctly identifying Patterned Bow, Skew and Elongation
  • Seaming Patterned Carpets
  • Stretching differences when working with Patterned carpets
  • Cutting windows
  • Differences between tufted carpet versus woven carpets
  • Installing carpet on various types of stairs
  • Students will now be working together to install entire house modules.
  • Finishing off with various different transition types

Students will get more in-depth training on floor preparation and self-leveling. Students will install LVP in various other methods such as Chevron and Herringbone patterns. Students will go through final testing and if they pass will be Certified by AFT and CCA’s Installation Excellence program.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact:

Robert Varden – (415) 328-2134

Amy Carter – (469) 867-6299

Jonathan Varden – (415) 488-3450

Details

Start:
July 15
End:
July 26
Cost:
$2500.00
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Organizer

Amy Carter
Email
amy@ifcta.org