CTEF Blog - About Tile Education and Installer Certification

Are you familiar with SLU or Self-Leveling Underlayment?

Would you agree that mortars and grouts matter to a successful tile installation project? And that you need them to be properly mixed?

How do you handle tile shade variation? Do you make a point of bringing it up with customers before starting a tile installation project? If you don't, I urge you to do so. Not only is it a great opportunity to educate your customers about tile installation methods, standards and best practices, but it also helps you avoid what I refer to as the "Five-O-Five Surprise."

Lippage occurs entirely too often, making three specific hazards way too prevalent, and definitely ones you should avoid. More specifically,

• The hazard of having tile installations rejected,
• Creating serious injury hazards,
• Hazardous and objectionable visuals that affect everyone involved

Are you involved in apprenticeship programs, vocational and/or trade schools for tile installation help? If your answer is no, why not?

Let's discuss the present and future of tile and the need for Qualified Labor.