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Working Outside the Norm

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Humble, TX Tarkett Victory There is Far More to Heat Welding Than Anyone Thinks
A Brief Guide to Stair Tread Installation
LVT Custom Design. Subfl oor Prep: It’s Not Rocket Science, Or Is It?
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Columns The International Certified Flooring Installers Association, Inc. (CFI) is
a non-profit organization dedicated to improving flooring installation in
Word from Robert Varden 6 the residential and commercial fields through training and certification.
Indstaller of the Season 38 Since 1993, CFI has been recognized as one of the flooring industry’s most
Industry News 39 prestigious and beneficial platforms for not only flooring installers, but
flooring professionals worldwide.
Member News 40
CFI provides educational resources for the flooring community, such as
hands-on training in all recognized installation applications. CFI supports
the professional development of the flooring industry by hosting training
All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in for installers at all levels, certifications for those looking to continue
whole or part without the consent of the publisher. The publisher is not responsible education, and seminars for flooring associates. CFI is committed to
for the content or representations in the submitted advertisements, or product
claims and representations. revolutionize, encourage and benefit the people of the flooring industry.
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