Installer training session set for N. California,<BR>CFI teaming with retailers for education series

The International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI) Inc. is teaming with a group of Carpet One retailers for an installation-training program to be held in the Sacramento, Calif., area Oct. 21-22. The event is part of a new series of educational installation programs that enable installers to work in small groups concentrating on skills training. The installers work in teams based on years in the trade to address specific situations of interest. The cost is $290 per installer with registration and payment due prior to the event.

The training schedule includes sessions on cutting and seaming of carpet, power stretching and trimming techniques, pattern matching and correction of bow, skew and pattern elongation and stair upholstery using the glue-gun technique. All installers are invited to participate in the training including those who do not have the required two years of experience or who are not seeking immediate certification. At the conclusion of the program, those installers who are eligible can complete a written test to obtain the R-I and/or C-I CFI Certification. Registration forms are available at www.CFIinstallers.com or by contacting the CFI National Office at 816.231.4646. Registration is required. Installers are required to provide their own tools.