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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 Scott Humphrey 6 the residential and commercial fields through training and certification.
Industry News 34 Since 1993, CFI has been recognized as one of the flooring industry’s most
Member News 36 prestigious and beneficial platforms for not only flooring installers, but
flooring professionals worldwide.
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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