CFI Sponsoring Surfaces Information Booth Again

Kansas City, MO, Jan. 7--This is the fourth year that CFI is sponsoring the Information Booth at Surfaces. Many exciting things have occurred in this area and 2004 will be no different. Located on the lower entry level, it is the place where everyone can obtain information regarding locations, schedules and events. The Information Booth Sponsors this year are Halex, Mapei, USG, BP Fabrics and Fibers, Colbond Non-Wovens and Seam Master Industries. One cannot miss the CFI Banner that invites you to open the door to education, new ideas and technology and flooring purchases to offer your clients. This year at the booth, attendees may pick up an entry ticket for the BP Fabrics and Fibers division’s gift of a 32-inch plasma television. The registration ticket must be taken to CFI Booth #1167 located on the left rear wall near the Installation Showcase. The drawing will be at noon on Friday, January 30th at the booth. It is not necessary to be present to win. At the CFI Booth, CFI Installers, Associate Members and CFI Installation Inspectors can complete an entry form to win a registration for the CFI Convention and Leadership Conference 2004 sponsored by Colbond Non-Wovens. The drawing will be at 12:30 Thursday at the booth. It is necessary to be present to win these gifts. CFI appreciates the sponsorships of the Associates as they assist in “telling” the CFI Professional Installation Story. Everyone is invited to participate and to visit the booth to learn more about the CFI educational opportunities. Many CFI Installers and Associate Members are participating in the Surfaces-WFCA-CFI Installation Showcase. This is a new opportunity to learn about installation techniques and new products demonstrated and reviewed by industry leaders. The area is located in the left rear of the main floor. Large screens will display the installation work to those in the audience. The demonstrations will commence at 11:00 on Wednesday with Jim Walker upholstering patterned carpet on staircases. Ed Braile, Kenneth Miles and Jim Rank will assist Jim. This segment is sponsored by Burtco Carpet, Karastan Carpet, Milliken Carpet, Seam Master Industries, ProKnee, National Carpet Equipment, Sponge Cushion Industries, Zaroufy Stair Rods and the Instabind Corporation. Carpet will be installed to completely cover curved stairs with spindles and also as stair runners with rods. Additional information concerning various types of patterned carpet installation and stair upholstery will also be covered in the Pattern Carpet Seminar on Friday from 8:00 – 9:30 in the seminar area. Visit www.surfacesexpo.com to register. There is a fee associated with this course. Dave Gobis of the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation and Ed Metcalf of Laticrete will present the 2:00-3:00 session on Tile and Stone Installation sponsored by USG, Racatac, Laticrete and Taylor Tools. On Thursday at 10:00, Moistures, Sealers and Alkalinity. At 1:00, Niall Barett will demonstrate the exciting applications of laminate as he demonstrates the quality tools manufactured by Festool. Wayne Johnston of Pergo will explain the many opportunities for using laminates in commercial and residential applications. Ardex and Laser Industries will also sponsor this session. At 3:00, Steve Marley will discuss Hardwood, Cork and Bamboo installations. At 10:00 on Friday, Don Styka of Johnsonite and Terry Fitzpatrick of Mannington present resilient installations and products designed to complement the finished flooring. At 1:00, Steve Marley will discuss Ceramic and Hardwood combined installations. This session is sponsored by Mapei, Hardibacker and Carpet Shims, Ltd. There is no cost associated with attending these educational events. Mark your calendar and visit this new exciting addition to Surfaces.

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