1.0 LU HSW AIA
1.0 CEU credit: ALA, ASID, IIDA
This course begins with a brief history of carpeting. Characteristics of various types of fibers used in carpets are explained. Carpeting installation techniques including direct glue down, tackstrip, and double glue down are discussed. The Carpet and Rug Institute Installation Standards for Residential and Commercial carpeting are presented and the correct storage of this material is explained. Once the flooring is installed, methods and timeliness of cleaning the carpet to insure that it maintains that "new" look are reviewed. INSTALL, the nationally developed training program for installers and cleaners to achieve the dependability, precision and professionalism the craft demands, will be presented along with what this means to Architects.
- This program will show you history, safety concerns and common mistakes made in the flooring industry with carpet
- It also includes the maintenance and cleaning of carpet and how you can correct and avoid flooring problems that can cost money and time
