Get to Know the Flooring Trade

With a growing need for flooring installation and a low number of skilled flooring craftsmen, there’s no better time to start a career in flooring.

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Natural beauty created by expert craftsmen.

Imagine the possibilities with vinyl, cork, and more.

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No matter where you are now, there is a path to becoming a flooring craftsman.

Meet Real Flooring Craftspeople

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Explore Training Opportunities

There are several ways to get the training you need to start off your flooring craftsman career.

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Scholarships Available

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CFI -1-Week Intro to Engineered Wood / Laminate / LVP – Nashville, TN

Buddy Allen Carpet 217 Shady Grove Road, Nashville, TN, United States

The one-week residential engineered wood, laminate and LVP course is an introductory overview of basic, hands-on, pre-finished, engineered hardwood installation as well as laminate and floating LVP

$1500.00

CFI – 2 Week Carpet Training and Certification – Wichita, KS

CFI - Certified Flooring Installers Association 723 E Skinner, Witchita, KS, United States

Designed for installers starting a career in installation or looking to add a new flooring to their repertoire. The two-week CFI Residential Carpet course is a basic overview of basic residential carpet installation. CFI has partnered with local retailers and builders to allow students on the-job experience. Graduates will take away the ability and confidence […]

CFI – 2-Week Residential Resilient Basic Installation Training- Louisville, KY

CFI - Certified Flooring Installers Association 723 E Skinner, Witchita, KS, United States

The two-week residential resilient course is an introductory overview of basic, hands-on, resilient installation. Topics Covered: Jobsite Safety Measuring Product Knowledge Intro to Tools Job-site Qualification Substrate Preparation Trammel Points Proper Installation Techniques Proper Application of Adhesives Common Repairs Transitions Finish Trim

CFI – 2 Week Carpet Training and Certification – Lima, OH

CFI - Certified Flooring Installers Association 723 E Skinner, Witchita, KS, United States

Designed for installers starting a career in installation or looking to add a new flooring to their repertoire. The two-week CFI Residential Carpet course is a basic overview of basic residential carpet installation. CFI has partnered with local retailers and builders to allow students on the-job experience. Graduates will take away the ability and confidence […]

CFI – 2 Week Carpet Training and Certification – Jenison, MI

CFI - Certified Flooring Installers Association 723 E Skinner, Witchita, KS, United States

Designed for installers starting a career in installation or looking to add a new flooring to their repertoire. The two-week CFI Residential Carpet course is a basic overview of basic residential carpet installation. CFI has partnered with local retailers and builders to allow students on the-job experience. Graduates will take away the ability and confidence […]

$5000.00

CFI -1-Week Intro to LVP – JENISON, MI

CFI - Certified Flooring Installers Association 723 E Skinner, Witchita, KS, United States

The CFI one-week residential resilient course, for luxury vinyl plank (LVP), 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. Certificate of completion will be issued for those who successfully complete the course.