Visit the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) in Booth #3900 during Coverings 2025, taking place April 29 through May 2, 2025, in Orlando, FL, to celebrate Certified Tile Installers and better understand CTEF certification and education programs.
“During Coverings 2025, CTEF will be celebrating Certified Tile Installers (CTIs), conducting installation demonstrations, discussing the importance of industry professional education, exploring certifications being conducted today and the future of certifications,” says Brad Denny, Executive Director, CTEF. “We will also host the Artisans Revolution Training (A.R.T.) team to allow them an opportunity to share their incredible techniques.”
CTEF offers the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program, the only third-party assessment of installer skills and knowledge to be recognized by the tile industry, as well as Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) and ceramic tile education programs.
Celebrating Certified Tile Installers
To celebrate Certified Tile Installers, CTEF will host two happy hour social events from 4 PM to 5:30 PM on Wednesday, April 30th and Thursday, May 1st. CTIs and CTEF class attendees are invited to participate.
Furthermore, CTEF will showcase Artisans Revolution in Tile (A.R.T.) which consists of accomplished CTIs, to demonstrate and discuss best practice techniques in artisanal layouts on Tuesday, April 29th from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Certification Programs
CTEF has scheduled several events focused on certification programs starting on Wednesday, April 30th from 1 PM to 4 PM when CTI Discussions/Demonstrations = CTI Perspective & Advice takes place to review the history of the CTI, where it is now and how it is evolving, and how to prepare for it.
On Thursday, May 1st, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, Certifications Through CTEF will address certifications in general, the future of CTI, and possible new certifications.
In the afternoon of May 1st, from 1 PM to 4 PM, CTI Discussions/Demonstrations will focus on the evolution and future of the CTI program.
Finally, on Friday, May 2nd, CTEF has scheduled ACT Discussion = Why Advanced Certifications? from 10 AM to Noon.
For more information about the CTI program, see https://www.ceramictilefoundation.org/certified-tile-installer-cti-program
For more information about the ACT program, see https://www.ceramictilefoundation.org/advanced-certifications-for-tile-installers
Education Programs
Education plays an equally important role for CTEF. Starting on Tuesday, April 29th, CTEF has planned CTEF Layout Demonstration = How to Grid from 3 PM to 5 PM.
On Wednesday, April 30th, CTEF Educational Pathways will explore what programming is available from CTEF for a career in tile.
The last event of Coverings 2025 is an open Q&A session on Friday, May 2nd, from 1 PM to 3 PM.
CTEF’s Schedule for Coverings 2025
The CTEF schedule for Coverings 2025 is as follows in Booth #3900:
Tuesday 4/29
10 AM to 2 PM - Artisans Revolution in Tile (A.R.T.) Layout Demo/Discussion
3 PM to 5 PM - CTEF Layout Demonstration = How to Grid
Wednesday 4/30
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM - CTEF Educational Pathways = Tile Career
1 PM to 4 PM - CTI Discussions/Demonstrations = CTI Perspective & Advice
4 PM to 5:30 PM - CTI/CTEF Class Attendee Happy Hour and Social
Thursday 5/1
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM – Certifications Through CTEF
1 PM to 4 PM - CTI Discussions/Demonstrations = CTI in the Future
4 PM to 5:30 PM - CTI/CTEF Class Attendee Happy Hour and Social
Friday 5/2
10 AM to Noon – ACT Discussion = Why Advanced Certifications?
1 PM to 3 PM – Open Q&A
“We hope all those committed to best practices in tile installation will join us during these events at Coverings 2025,” says Denny. “Certification and education benefit the entire industry, and we’re looking forward to showcasing CTEF programming, including the hands-on portion of ACT and CTI certification and answering questions.”
To learn more about CTEF and its mission, visit https://www.ceramictilefoundation.org/about-us
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About the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation
The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry. CTEF relies on the generosity of supporters to fulfill its mission as the ceramic tile industry’s reliable source for non-proprietary third-party certification, training, and education.
Certification programs include the CTEF Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program which is the only third-party assessment of installer skill and knowledge to be recognized by the tile industry, and the Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT). For more information, visit https://www.ceramictilefoundation.org.
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