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CFI Conducts Installation Training in Brazil

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Post published:April 20, 2015
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Beaulieu of Brazil is hosting the CFI Installation Team May 2 – 16, 2015. The installation training includes hands-on skills working with patterned carpet, broadloom and carpet tiles; LVT and resilient flooring. The CFI Team of Jim Walker, Robert Varden, Efren Llamas and Francisco Jimenez will be sharing the latest in floor covering education including installation techniques and tools with 60 flooring installers. Sales representatives have also been invited to attend. (more…)

Coverings 2015

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Post published:March 22, 2015
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Coverings 2015 Coverings, the largest tile and stone exhibition in North America, will return to Orlando in April to showcase cutting-edge product innovations and emerging trends in the marketplace. When the industry gathers at the Orange County Convention Center, April 14-17, attendees will be impressed with the latest product introductions presented by more than 1,000 exhibitors representing more than 40 countries.

“As the industry continues to innovate tile, reimagine everyday solutions, and present new material for architects, designers, builders, remodelers, distributors, retailers, installers, contractors and fabricators, one thing is certain: Coverings is the place you need to be to see it all,” said Alena Capra, Coverings Industry Ambassador. “Aside from the jam-packed expo floor, the show offers an exceptional conference program, certification courses, and networking opportunities. It is an exhilarating experience that has a lasting impact for all professionals in the industry.” (more…)

CFI Training Events for 2015

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Post published:March 4, 2015
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CFI 2015 Training Events Calendar March 13-14, 2015 San Antonio, TX | Carpet March 25-26, 2015 Baltimore, MD | Wood & Laminate March 31-April 1, 2015 Ft. Wayne, IN | Ceramic March 31-April 1, 2015 Ft. Wayne, IN | Wood & Laminate April 2-3, 2015 Ft. Wayne, IN | Resilient April 2-3, 2015 Ft. Wayne, IN | Carpet April 10-11, 2015 Nashville, TN | Carpet April…

CFI Hardwood/Laminate Training & Certification Wausau, WI

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Post published:February 14, 2015
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CFI Hardwood & Laminate Installation Training and Certification

March 10-11, 2015
CFI Logo Location:
Carpet City Flooring Center
5400 W. Stewart Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-5277

Schedule:
Tuesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am – 3:30pm (more…)

Heat Welding Pro (dot com) Is Not A TFP Sponsor

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Post published:January 22, 2015
Post category:Industry News

The folks at Heat Welding Pro (dot com) sponsored a contest in 2014 and hosted a commercial vinyl flooring forum at The Floor Pro Community, but it was a short-lived relationship. I don't know why they still have a link to the expired contest and a broken link to our commercial flooring forum. Here is…

Hello TFP Visitors!

Post author:Jim McClain
Post published:January 21, 2015
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WFCA Moisture Vapor Testing White Paper

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Post published:July 30, 2012
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MOISTURE VAPOR TESTING POSITION STATEMENT ADOPTED

Reprinted with permission, D. Christopher Davis, President and CEO, WFCA, July 30, 2006

After taking more than a year to build a coalition of virtually every key organization in floor covering, the Ad Hoc Industry Task Force on Moisture Emission Testing can now officially take the word “Draft” off the Floor Covering Industry Draft White Paper on Moisture Emission Testing. (more…)