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Free Online Prep Course for Becoming a Certified Tile Installer

[fa icon="calendar'] October 8, 2024 8:30:00 AM EDT / by CTEF Blog Team posted in Certified Tile Installer Program

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Did you know you can find free online prep courses on the CTEF website so you can start preparing to become a Certified Tile Installer?

Here's what: If you're wondering what it takes to become a Certified Tile Installer (CTI), you've come to the right place. We have just completed an eight-video online prep course that illustrates tile installation best practices expected of Qualified Labor. 

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Have You Adequately Prepped the Substrate for Tile?

[fa icon="calendar'] September 24, 2024 8:30:00 AM EDT / by Scott Carothers posted in Ask Scott

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How well do you prep substrate for tile? Do you take the time to check it out before you start installing tile?

The quality of the tile work that the consumer sees on the surface is only as good as what is underneath. This seems to be a simple statement, but if the appropriate prep work is not completed, the final appearance may not be acceptable, not to mention that it may lead to failure.

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Questions About CTI, ACT Certifications and Qualifications

[fa icon="calendar'] September 10, 2024 8:30:00 AM EDT / by Scott Carothers posted in Certified Tile Installer Program

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Do you have questions about the CTI and the ACT certification programs?

The blog article titled "Should Tile Installers Become Certified?" generated robust conversation on the CTEF Facebook page when it was published. It also raised questions that need to be addressed about the qualifications for:

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When the CFI Take the CTI

[fa icon="calendar'] September 3, 2024 8:30:00 AM EDT / by CTEF Blog Team posted in Certified Tile Installer Program

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Imagine being a member of the CFI (Certified Flooring Installers) and taking the CTI (Certified Tile Installer program). Talk about a ground-breaking event!

Flooring and tile are distinct given unique installation requirements for floors and walls. That said, many flooring installers must be proficient in the full range of product options. If they're going to be certified for flooring, they may also want to become Certified Tile Installers.

Thanks to Roland Thompson from Thompson Flooring Installers and Leslie Del Pozo from QEP, that possibility became a reality in this first-ever CFI CTI hands-on test event. It took place in Frederick, Maryland. 

Jason Montgomery was the Evaluator for this CTI hands-on test.

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How To Install Glass Tile Correctly

[fa icon="calendar'] August 27, 2024 8:30:00 AM EDT / by Scott Carothers posted in Ask Scott, Installing Tile TIps

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Do you know how to install glass tile correctly? After all, it's beautiful and on-trend which usually means that customers will ask you about it for kitchen backsplashes, bathrooms, and showers. As you might imagine, when installed correctly, this stunning product provides years of enjoyment. 

At the same time, if you - as an installer - haven't done your homework, you'll wish you had never heard of it!

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Dealing With Ramps and Level Changes on Tile Jobsites

[fa icon="calendar'] August 20, 2024 8:30:00 AM EDT / by Scott Carothers posted in Ask Scott, Installing Tile TIps

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Have you had to deal with ramps and level changes on your tile job site? How have you addressed them?

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Coverings Cares Awards CTEF $8910 in 2024

[fa icon="calendar'] July 16, 2024 8:30:00 AM EDT / by Brad Denny posted in About CTEF

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Are you familiar with the Coverings Cares program? If not, we'll explain in this article.

CTEF is extremely grateful to Coverings, the global tile and stone experience and longtime supporter of CTEF, and its new initiative. As a result, I'm excited about telling you more.

Here's the TL;DR on why we're grateful and excited.

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Need Tile Setters? Focus On Qualified Labor

[fa icon="calendar'] July 9, 2024 2:30:00 PM EDT / by Scott Carothers posted in Certified Tile Installer Program, Hiring a Tile Installer

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Yes, there's a labor shortage out there. But that's not a reason for abandoning standards and hiring just anybody. You need Qualified Labor - especially when it comes to tile setters or installers. Why? Because tile isn't just a decorative layer in home or commercial buildings. It must meet specific standards so that it performs as it should over time.

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Quick and Easy Movement Joints... the Right Way

[fa icon="calendar'] June 25, 2024 8:30:00 AM EDT / by Scott Carothers posted in Ask Scott, Installing Tile TIps

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If you understand that all tile assemblies move and that movement (expansion) joints are mandatory, you also know that they are the only way to ensure success.

However, do you think installing movement (expansion) joints in tile installations is a pain in the #?&? If so, here are two quick and easy ways to install high-quality and long-lasting movement joints.

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A Roadmap to Becoming a Tile Professional

[fa icon="calendar'] June 11, 2024 8:30:00 AM EDT / by Brad Denny posted in About CTEF, Tile Education & Training

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The roadmap to becoming a tile installation professional isn't easy. That said, CTEF is actively developing training to help you each step of the way as I detail in this article.

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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.

Mike Corona CTI #923 Corona Marble and Tile

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