Hard Surfaces Certification

Thinking about expanding your installation skills beyond carpet? Many CFI members have added hard surfaces installation to their skill sets to give their business an edge and expand their market. Like carpet installation, hard surfaces requires technical training in technique standards, and your skills can be elevated, tested and certified. In this economic climate, it is especially important to have a broad range of skills and means to keep business going. Adding Hard Surfaces Certification to your skill set is a super way to expand your business opportunities as an installer.

Armstrong Industries www.armstrong.com Armstrong Certified Installer Program Resilient and Wood Tim Provence 800.356.9301x 8701 tprovence@armstrong.com	National Wood Flooring Association www.nwfa.org National Wood Flooring Association

Hard Surface Membership Who is eligible? Installers, who successfully complete a hands-on course that carries the product manufacturer’s guarantee of workmanship by supplying new product, if a problem should occur - Current Manufacturer Partners: Armstrong and NWFA Installers with a minimum of two-years experience in the installation field How do you get certified? Installers must submit the following: Completed application A Certificate of Completion of a Manufacturer’s course that partners with the Installer by providing a guarantee for the Customer of workmanship and product after attending a hands-on installation course that includes the display of Installer’s skills. Current partners: Armstrong or NWFA Signed CFI Installer Agreement promoting Customer Satisfaction as the Ultimate Goal. Membership payment of $100.00 Current photo with a white background to create the CFI Badge Proof of Years in Trade – Minimum requirement – 2 years How much does it cost? The initial membership cost is $100.00 Membership dues are billed annually - $100.00