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CFI – 2 Week Carpet Training and Certification – Frederick, MD

March 18 @ 8:00 am - March 29 @ 5:00 pm

The CFI two-week residential carpet course is designed for individuals interested in beginning their career in floor covering installation or for an installation professional looking to add a new skill set to their repertoire.

This course are the first two-weeks of the respective five-week program and is considered an introductory overview of carpet installation in a residential application. This valuable training provides readiness for working along side a knowledgeable lead installation professional as an apprentice.

Week 1 Instruction: The Basics
Jobsite Safety, Including EPA and OSHA Regulations
Measuring
Introduction to Tools
Product Knowledge, Including Carpet Construction
Identification of Carpet Cushion, Types and Uses Floor Preparation
Installation of Tack Strip

Week 2 Instruction: The Basics +
Seam Construction
Proper Seaming Methods, Including Length and Cross Grain Seams and Placement
Power Stretching Procedures
Trimming and Tucking
Transitions

Details

Start:
March 18 @ 8:00 am
End:
March 29 @ 5:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://cfiinstallers.org/events/

Organizer

John McHale
Phone
816-231-4646

Venues

7104 Kehne Road, Unit D
Frederick, MD 21702 United States
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