This certification is for advanced residential carpet installation that tests hands-
on skills and is accompanied by a written test to evaluate technical knowledge.

Installers must demonstrate proper installation techniques that include woven
products and boarders. This certification is for experienced carpet installers
with a minimum of four years installation experience and CFI R-I Certification.

Prerequisites:
Minimum four years installation experience.
CFI R-I Certification

Testing Topics
Job-site Safety, Including EPA and OSHA Regulations
Job-site Conditions, Including Temperature and Moisture
Floor Preparation
Identify Woven Carpet Backings and Required Installation Techniques
Proper Seam Construction, Including Length Grain/Cross Grain Seams with
Various Materials
Install Border in Stretch-in Installation
Upholster Stairs with Spindles in Specified Carpets
Pattern Matching
Pattern Correction in Stretch-in Installation