The CFI Carpet Installation Program

The training follows the guidelines of the CFI Proven Methods of Installation, the CRI 104, CRI 105 and the manufacturers' guidelines

Demonstrations and Lectures

Business skills/Professionalism
OSHA and EPA guidelines
Carpet construction and use of specific carpet in various settings
Carpet backing's construction and installation techniques
Identifying problems and corrective measures to be followed
Pattern workshop
Proper use of cushion
Various applications of installation
Proper tools and the correct use of the equipment
Moisture (effects and testing procedures)

Carpet installation of
Stretch-in over cushion with tackstrip
Glue-direct installation
Double-glue installation
Carpet pattern identification
Correct use of tools such as:
Powerstretcher / Pattern Match Stretcher / Deadman
Seaming iron / Glue Gun – Loop pile / top row cutters
Kneekicker – Row finders – Wall trimmers – Trowels
Advanced seaming techniques and carpet seam preparation
Stair upholstery
Substrate preparation

carpet training