Take the CTI Hands-on Thanks to TEC! TISE24
Are you ready to take the CTI Hands-on Test at TISE24? If yes, you are in for a treat thanks to TEC!
Read MoreTile Industry Materials Supplier Russ Gaetano says,
ARDEX is fully committed to proper installation techniques, training, and education of Tile Installation Professionals.
As you know, we are based in Germany. The trades in Germany require installers to be certified from Apprentice up through Master Craftsman in their trade. Their skill level demands the best products and technology. In the Americas, we have a wide gambit of skills and no way for homeowners, building owners, property managers, etc. to know the skill level of an installer outside of known references. We fully support the CTI Program and ongoing training/education.
ARDEX has established ARDEX Academy training facilities at each of our manufacturing locations. We continue to expand with future sites in Canada and Mexico. At pre-pandemic levels, 10,000+ professionals were trained at an ARDEX Academy location. In addition, ARDEX Sales and Technical Services Professionals conduct hundreds of in-field trainings annually at contractor and distributor locations.
ARDEX aligns with the committed installation professional and we provide innovative technology formulated to make their work easier, faster, and more reliable, and it is fully supported and backed by ARDEX. We feel that CTEF aligns with our mission and commitment to excellence.
Certified Tile Installer Mike Corona says,
You don't become a tile installer or a business owner overnight. It takes time, enthusiasm, pride, reliability, respectfulness, a willingness to learn, and dedication.
No two jobs are the same; each one has its own unique nuances. As a qualified installer, you need to be able to communicate how to deal with those nuances and qualify yourself to not only meet but exceed expectations.
Being qualified will exponentially increase your value and you will have endless opportunities.
Tile Distributor Brian Knies explains,
As an importer, distributor and retailer, we don't do tile installation. We rely on independent contractors to install all the tile we sell.
Programs like this educate our contractor base so things get installed properly and the homeowners are happy with the installation for many years to come, not just right after it's done.
Tile Contractor Dan Welch states,
Having each of my installers become Certified Tile Installers was the single biggest thing I could do to prove to homeowners and architects and designers that my company offers true craftsmanship and the ability to perform something that will last a lifetime.
Tile Industry Trade Association President Bart Bettiga says,
Tile installation is an unregulated trade with no requirements for formalized training.
The CTI program tests knowledge and skills to determine if tile installers understand industry standards, whether they are current and up-to-date on best practices and the correct way to install tile.
It provides consumers with a method for selecting a tile installer who will meet their needs and install tile properly the first time.
Tile Industry Manufacturer Art Mintie explains,
The end beneficiary of tile installation certification is the end-user - the homeowner, the building owner.
They get a stamp of approval from an installer who has gone through an educational process and are getting the best quality work possible.
The entire tile industry embraces the CTI program.
We've created 3 Tip Sheets to help you evaluate what's important for selecting the right tile installation professional for your project - whether you are a homeowner, an architect or a designer or a retailer looking for advice to offer customers.
To download the 3 Tip Sheets, simply complete the form.
Every year, during Coverings you can witness the magic that happens when truly talented and Certified Tile Installers collaborate with brilliant designers in the Installation Design Showcase to complete fully tiled spaces.
Are you ready to take the CTI Hands-on Test at TISE24? If yes, you are in for a treat thanks to TEC!
Read MoreToday, November 28th is #GivingTuesday. Will you support CTEF?
We're celebrating tile installation training, education, and certification, honoring all those who make CTEF's work possible, and counting on your support for the new CTEF Egg Harbor...
Read MoreIt's a wonderful program that the Floor Covering Education Foundation recently announced. If you're new to tile installation, you can benefit from it.
You'll find details below, including CTEF training programs...
Read MoreDo you back butter your tile?
Back buttering tile is a highly opinionated and widely debated topic among tile installers. Although it's recommended for natural stone tile, it's not always necessary or required to get adequate mortar coverage on...
Read MoreIf you've been installing tile for a while, you've certainly encountered situations where you were asked about tiling over an existing tile installation rather than taking up the tile and/or underlayment and starting from fresh. How did you...
Read MoreWhen you install tile, do you ensure that you have enough mortar to accommodate inherent (actual) tile warpage associated with large format tile?
Tile sizes are changing; getting larger, longer, and proportionately having more inherent warpage....
Read More>> Find out how and why CTEF got started.
>> Find out about Tile Education Events taking place and Register!
>>Explore the Photo Gallery of Certified Tile Installer Installations
The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry.
The CTEF Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program is the only third-party assessment of installer skill and knowledge that is recognized by the tile industry.
[fa icon="phone"] 864-222-2131
[fa icon="envelope"] info@ CeramicTileFoundation.org
[fa icon="home"] 5326 Highway 76,
Pendleton SC 29670