The CFI Skills Workshop is a “working” event to introduce new techniques and tools for the installation of patterned carpets. Instructors share techniques that provide solutions should problems occur in the field.

Course Topics:

• Importance of Customer Satisfaction
• Addresses preparation, installation and problem solving techniques for patterned carpets
• Backing Identification
• Patterned, Woven Carpets, Commercial Setting, Direct Glue, Attached Cushion Commercial
• Type of Pattern, Importance of the Pattern Count, Understanding Terminology
• Seam Construction, Matching Tolerant and Deviant Patterns
• Pattern Tolerances, Hook Consideration and Pattern Loss
• Powerstretching and Wall Trimmer Installation Techniques, Stretch-In
• Installation of patterns over cushion