Academy of Textiles and Flooring

Repair and Reinstallation

This educational two day seminar is designed to certify students as Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Repair and Reinstallation. The course presents all of the basics of repair and re-installation. The material is presented in a generic format with lecture, audio-visual and hands-on repairs used to aid the learning process and includes a 64 page manual. In addition, this course is a prerequisite to the Senior Carpet Inspection Course. To see a preview of the Carpet Repair Technican Handbook click here.

Topics to be covered
   º The Opportunity
   º Tools and Equipment
   º Carpet Construction
   º History of carpet
   º Yardage computation
   º Types of installation
   º The complete installation sequence - taught & demonstrated!
   º Tufted carpet installation: tackless (wood & concrete)
   º Carpet cushion - preparation & installation
   º Correct seaming, power stretching
   º Direct glue-down installations

Repair techniques (live demo on all repairs!)
Bubbles & delamination repair, pulled rows on loop pile, burn repairs, seam repairs, area replacement ripples. Installation-related problems: avoiding the blame!

Paid Pre-Registration $350

Pre - Registration deposits at $50 each.
Deposit is non-refundable five days prior to class.
To register either contact us by phone or E-mail.

CERTIFICATION -- Those successfully completing this course and examination will qualify for professional certification. Separate check and application to IICRC is required, payable at the class.

The Academy of Textiles and Flooring
12430 East Whittier Blvd. - Whittier, California 90602
Toll Free: (800) 551-9378
Phone: (562) 698-1279 - Fax: (562) 698-8679

E-mails: INFO@ATFINFO.COM - TRAINING@ATFINFO.COM