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Practical 200-Level Attention to Detail (Two days, 16 hours) covers Layout and How to be Precise with a broad view of construction math and geometry and a close look at how to use that for accuracy in every aspect of the tile assembly. Time: 202: 2 day/16 hour course.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, February 16, 2024 5:00 PM CST Bona US 1830 Air Lane Drive Nashville, TN 37210 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 in-depth training on […]
Practical 200-Level: Part two of the series. Where Did the Time Go? (Two days, 16 hours) is an essential study of productivity and Techniques to Make You More Efficient, important qualities for the installer looking to be well organized by using time wisely. $629 Time: 202: 2 day/16 hour course.
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.
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 […]
Practical 200-Level Installation Big Picture: Accurate from prep to finish. 1 day/8 hour course.
The 200 Level Practical Training Series offers the next step in the tile installation professional’s career and prepares them for the Certified Tile Installer test while focusing on the skills needed to be successful in the field as a full-time installer during years 1-3. Dividing the content into focused studies will allow the student to focus on […]
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 […]
Practical 200-Level Attention to Detail (Two days, 16 hours) covers Layout and How to be Precise with a broad view of construction math and geometry and a close look at how to use that for accuracy in every aspect of the tile assembly. Time: 202: 2 day/16 hour course.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, March 1, 2024 5:00 PM CST PALLMANN - a brand of Uzin Utz Group 7601 Mars Dr. Waco, TX 76712 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 […]
Practical 200-Level: Part two of the series. Where Did the Time Go? (Two days, 16 hours) is an essential study of productivity and Techniques to Make You More Efficient, important qualities for the installer looking to be well organized by using time wisely. $629 Time: 202: 2 day/16 hour course.
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 […]
