This advanced commercial carpet certification is designed for skilled installers with a minimum of four (4) years of installation experience and a current CFI Commercial I (CI) Certification.  Participants will demonstrate advanced hands-on skills in proper commercial carpet installation techniques, including pattern correction and borders, and complete a written exam to evaluate their technical knowledge.  Upon successful completion of both the hands-on and written evaluations, participants will earn the CFI Commercial II (CII) Certification.

Prerequisites

  • Minimum four (4) years installation experience.
  • CFI Commercial I Carpet Certification

Certification Competencies

  • Understanding Job-site Conditions, Including Moisture and Alkalinity
  • Ability to Read Blueprints and Understand Roll Sequence
  • Identify Cushion and Correct Application
  • Identify Advanced Carpet Backings and Required Installation Techniques
  • Attached Cushion Backings and Installation
  • Proficiently Install Dense Cut Piles, Patterns, Loops, Woven and Graphics Using Double Glue Installation Methods
  • Proper Seam Construction
  • Proper Installation of Patterned Goods
  • Install Double Stick Border
  • Demonstrate Ability to Correct Bow, Skew and Pattern Elongation
  • Install Varying Types of Stairs