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William Hensley, Central Thompson Refl ects on Working Behind-the-Scenes
LVT Installation from the Perspective of the Backseat Driver
Deciding the Best at National Installer of the Year Contest
Consider Hot Weather When Creating a Safety Plan
10 Thompson Reflects on Working Regionals finalist, lays How to Install a Custom 14-Step Free-Floating Staircase Using Vinyl Plank
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12 Consider Hot Weather When Creating
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Words from Steve Abernathy 4 the residential and commercial fields through training and certification.
Industry News 28 Since 1993, CFI has been recognized as one of the flooring industry’s most
Member News 32 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
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