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The CFI one-week introduction to luxury vinyl plank (LVP) training 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 is an introductory overview of basic, hands-on, LVP installation in a residential application. This valuable […]
Prerequisites: No experience necessary. A 4-day introductory level hands-on training course for anyone who is new to the wood flooring industry. Provides a broad overview of the wood flooring industry by combining the Basic Install with the Basic Sand & Finish courses. The curriculum includes a history of wood floors, understanding wood, an intro to […]
This course focuses on properly installing a conventional water in/water out shower pan. This includes common mistakes and causes of tile installation failure. Attendees will individually construct their own traditional-type shower base and curb out of mortar, while following industry-accepted methods and requirements for waterproofing tile showers. The instructor will provide an overview of alternative […]
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, March 15, 2024 5:00 PM CST National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) 14 Research Park Dr. St. Louis, MO 63304 Course Prerequisites: 1 year of installation experience OR attendance at Basic Installation School. Course Description: This 3-day course includes in depth training on jobsite preparation, layout, understanding the science of wood, […]
The CFI one-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 is the first week of the respective five-week program and is considered an introductory overview of carpet installation in […]
This CFI two-week training is an introductory overview of basic, hands-on residential carpet and LVP installation. This training 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 valuable training provides readiness for working along side […]
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 […]
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, March 22, 2024 5:00 PM EST NDM Floors Distributor 825 Franklin Ct Suite C Marietta, GA 30067 Course Prerequisites: 1 year of installation experience OR attendance at Basic Installation School. Course Description: This 3-day course includes in depth training on jobsite preparation, layout, understanding the science of wood, analysis of […]
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, March 22, 2024 5:00 PM PST 36 Gordon Mackay Rd. Unit 5 Toronto, ON M9N 2V6 Course Prerequisites: 1 year of installation experience OR attendance at Basic Installation School. Course Description: This 3-day course includes in depth training on jobsite preparation, layout, understanding the science of wood, analysis of solid […]
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 […]
The CFI one-week introduction to luxury vinyl plank (LVP) training 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 is an introductory overview of basic, hands-on, LVP installation in a residential application. This valuable […]
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, March 29, 2024 5:00 PM CST Lagler North America 12875 E 42nd Ave Ste 30 Denver, CO 80239 Course Prerequisites: 1 year of Sand & Finish experience OR attendance at Basic Sand & Finish School Course Description: A 3-day in-person intermediate level course for those with wood flooring experience. Includes […]
