Register Here for Industry-Sponsored

Tile Installation Certification at MUD 9, October 1&2, 2026

 
At MUD 9, you can register for industry-sponsored Certified Tile Installer hands-on tests (CTI and ACT).  However, this is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Register below to secure your spot and receive the study materials.

 

MUD 9 CTI Tests 

CTEF is pleased to share with you that CTI hands-on tests will take place at Defusco in Mesa, AZ, on October 1, 2026. 

Special thanks to TEC for sponsoring the CTI tests.

 

MUD 9 ACT Tests

During MUD 9, the following ACT tests are available for registration on October 2, 2026:

  • One Wall ACT test
  • Four Floor ACT tests

Special thanks to Laticrete, Noble, and GoBoard for sponsoring these ACT tests.

 

To get started, you need to register using the form below 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.

**For CTI Test Only** Click Here First

 

Course Registration

Course:

Price:

After filling out the registration form below, we'll collect your payment via PayPal on the next page.
Event (10/01/26 - MUD 9, Defusco, Mesa, AZ)
Event (10/02/26 - MUD 9, Defusco, Mesa, AZ)
Event (03/30/25 - Coverings, Las Vegas, NV)
Event (08/10/23 - ACT Mud Floors - MUD6, Idaho Falls, ID)
Event (09/25/23 - Ardex Facility, Stockton, CA)
Event (03/31/25 - Coverings, Las Vegas, NV)
Event (11/06/2023 - CTEF Facility, Pendleton, SC)
Event (04/01/25 - Coverings, Las Vegas, NV)
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.

Problems Registering?

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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)