Register Here for Tile Installation Certification at Coverings 2026

At Coverings 2026, there are 2 days of opportunities to take a free Certified Tile Installer hands-on test. However, it is on a first-come, first-served basis, and a deposit is required. 
 
Register below to secure your spot and receive the study materials.

TEC Sponsor of CTI test at TISE 24

Coverings 2026 CTI Tests Sponsored by TEC Specialty Products

CTEF is pleased to share with you that TEC Specialty Products is graciously sponsoring all of the tests taking place at Coverings 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. 

To get started, you need to register and pay a refundable $200 deposit. If you show up and complete your test in the slot you agree to take, CTEF will send you a check after the show.

Please note that no-shows will not receive their deposit back.

 

Registration Instructions

>> Step 1. Scroll down to select which day of the event works best for your schedule. 

>> Step 2. Click on the date/event that interests you. When you click on the date, more information will appear. 

>> Step 3. Register. To register, click on the orange registration button you will see below, complete the form, and you will be taken to PayPal to complete the transaction. 

 

 

The regular cost for the Certified Tile Installer program is $629 and includes a hard copy of the CTI manual and the TCNA Handbook.

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Course Registration

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Price:

After filling out the registration form below, we'll collect your payment via PayPal on the next page.
Event (03/30/26 - Coverings, Las Vegas, NV)
Event (03/31/26 - Coverings, Las Vegas, NV)
Event (08/21/23 - CTEF Facility, Pendleton, SC)
Event (08/10/23 - ACT Mud Floors - MUD6, Idaho Falls, ID)
Event (09/25/23 - Ardex Facility, Stockton, CA)
Event (02/17/22 - America's Floor Source, Columbus, OH)
Event (11/06/2023 - CTEF Facility, Pendleton, SC)
Event (07/31/23 - CTEF Facility, Pendleton, SC)
Event (07/31/23 - CTEF Facility, Pendelton, SC)
Event (08/01/23 - CTEF Facility, Pendleton, SC)

 

 

Ready to Register for Tile Installation Training or Certification?

Additional Information about Registration

Need to Register More than One Person?

Note that you can now register more than one person. If you have questions, please reach out to Cathey McAlister via email with details or phone.

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Please note the following items:

  • Effective August 1, 2017, angle grinders and circular saws will not be permitted at the hands-on test site.
  • As of August 1, 2018, cell phones will not be permitted at the hands-on test site.
  • If you have severe nut allergies, please be aware that food served during training and testing events may have been stored with nut-based products. Please don't assume food is nut-free. 

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to seeing you!

The CTEF Team

 

Event ( - Register for ACT Test without Date or Location)
Event (10/20/22 - Daltile, Little Rock, AR)
Event (08/10/23 - MUD6, Idaho Falls, ID)
Event (5/19/22 - Schluter, Anaheim, CA)