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CTEF UNDERSTANDING & INSTALLING MORTAR SHOWER BASE AND WATERPROOFING – Pendleton, SC

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation 5326 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC, United States

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 […]

$1095.00

AFT – Phase 1: Introduction to Floor Covering Installation, Phase 2: Basic Installation, Phase 3: Carpet & LVP- Nashville, TN

Advanced Flooring Technology

This initial 2-week course is designed to fast track an individual from being a burden slowing down installer production to being a great assistant to any installation team. Students will learn to properly identify and properly use tools for Carpet, wood and LVP installation. They will perform hands-on installation techniques for carpet installation such as; […]

$2450.00

Understanding and Installing Ceramic Tile – Pendleton, SC

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation 5326 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC, United States

This 4-1/2 day course provides basic instruction of the TCNA Handbook and ANSI specifications along with actual hands-on experience in installing tile. It is ideal for someone who is seeking an entry level installer position with a tile contractor. It is also designed for the salesperson, technical service representative, or any other individual seeking a basic working knowledge […]

$795.00

CFI -1-Week Intro to LVP – Denver, CO

CFI - Certified Flooring Installers Association , United States +1 more

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 […]

NWFA Basic Installation and Sand & Finish Combination Hand-On Training – Dallas, TX (Bilingual)

National Flooring Contractors Apprenticeship Program Dallas, TX, United States

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 […]

$899.00

CTEF MORTAR SHOWER BASE AND WATERPROOFING – Pendleton, SC

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation 5326 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC, United States

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 […]

$495.00

NWFA Intermediate Installation and CP Testing – St. Louis, MO

NWFA 14 Research Park Drive, St. Charles, MO, United States

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, […]

$849.00

CFI: 1-Week Intro to Residential Carpet – Kansas City, MO

Marcs Flooring Inc 5334 Winner Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

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 […]

CFI: 1-Week Intro to Residential Carpet & 1-Week Intro to LVP Installation Training – San Marcos, TX

NFCAP 2800 TX-21, San Marcos, TX, United States

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 […]

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

CFI - Certified Flooring Installers Association , United States +1 more

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 […]

NWFA Intermediate Installation and CP Testing – Atlanta, GA

NDM Floors Distributor 825 Franklin Ct Suite C, Marietta, GA, United States

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 […]

$849.00

NWFA Intermediate Installation and CP Testing – Toronto, ON, Canada

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 […]

$849.00