FCITS Commercial Flooring Inspector Certification Class

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

If you would like to register, or for more information on any of the FCITS classes, please call (800) 462-2151 or email beth@fcits.org. You may also register online.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Best Western Plus
Reservations: 706-529-6300 (M-F 8:00 PM–4:00 PM)
Front desk: 706-272-9099
Book online: click here
FCITS nightly rate: $109.00

Fairfield Dalton
Reservations: 706-529-6304 (M-F 8:00 PM–4:00 PM)
Front desk: 706-529-4634 ext. 0
FCITS nightly rate: $119.00

Monday – Thursday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Class Fee: $1,495

Advanced class for Commercial Flooring inspection covers:

Commercial Flooring Specification: Architect & designer issues.
Substrate Preparation: How moisture affects overall.
Substrate Moisture Testing: Understanding the importance of proper jobsite environmental conditions before testing can take place.
Substrate Moisture Testing: Understanding pre-installation moisture testing results.
Substrate Moisture Mitigation Systems: Overview of sealants, adhesives, and coatings used to mitigate high slab moisture conditions.
Carpet Adhesives: Discussion of commercial carpet adhesive types and related issues.
Carpet Fibers: Understanding the different commercial carpet fiber systems used in today’s commercial carpets and their features and benefits.
Carpet Specifications: How to read and assess commercial carpet manufacturer’s written specifications.
Broadloom Backings: Learn how commercial carpet backing materials require specialty adhesives and installation systems.
Broadloom Cushion: Attached cushion vs. double-stick vs no cushion at all.
Broadloom Installation: Review of CRI-104 Standards for the installation of commercial carpet.
Top Ten Broadloom Issues: Learn the most common issues associated with commercial broadloom inspections.
Carpet Tile Backing Systems: Learn how different carpet tile backing materials require specialty adhesives and installation systems.
Carpet Tile Installation Systems: Detailed discussion of dots, tabs, loose lay, and glue down.
Top Ten Carpet Tile Issues: Learn the most common issues associated with commercial carpet tile inspections.
Commercial Tufted/Printed Pattern Carpet: Proper installation methods and tools required for problem free, pattern carpet - including sequencing rolls vs. pattern spacing.
Commercial Carpet Maintenance Programs: Learn how to create a maintenance program around the end-user’s specific needs base on their facility lay-out and usage.
Opportunities for Commercial Carpet Correction Services: Discussion of the top five commercial carpet correction opportunities.
Commercial Sheet Vinyl, Linoleum, and Rubber.
Vinyl, Linoleum, and Rubber Installation.
Vinyl, Linoleum, and Rubber Adhesives: Discussion of specialty adhesives.
Seam Welding: Demonstration of proper seam welding techniques.
Commercial LVT/P: Floating vs. Glue down vs. Loose Lay installation.
Commercial Vinyl Specifications: How to read and assess commercial vinyl manufacturer’s written specifications.
Vinyl and LVT/P Wear Layers: Learn the difference between PVC, urethane, coatings, and sacrificial wear layers.
Top Ten Vinyl, Linoleum, and Rubber Issues: Learn how to identify and report the top ten issues.
Vinyl Maintenance Programs: Learn how to create a maintenance plan for end-users.
Commercial Hardwood: Learn the similarities and differences between commercial hardwood installations compared to residential jobs.
Commercial Hardwood Specifications: What products work best, depending on the installation.
Commercial Hardwood Maintenance Programs: Learn how to design a maintenance program for end-users with commercial hardwood flooring.
Five-Day Course: Taught in Dalton, Georgia—The Flooring Capitol of the World!