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Articles Tagged with ''Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF)''

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The Hidden Challenges of Ceramic Tile Patterns

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
May 30, 2025
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Installers face critical challenges when clients choose tiles purely for aesthetics, overlooking how they perform in complex patterns like herringbone—often creating conflicts with industry standards for modular systems and consistent joint widths.


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Alex Ilisei CTI 2000 CTEF

CTEF Certified Tile Installer Program Graduates 2000th Tile Professional

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
May 19, 2025
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The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) marks a significant milestone as Alex Ilisei becomes the 2000th professional to earn CTI certification.


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Regrouting Caution for Cement Grouts

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
May 2, 2025
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Scott Carothers, academic director of the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, reveals how a seemingly simple request to touch up grout can lead to unexpected complications if proper preparation is overlooked.


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CTEF to Highlight Certified Tile Installer Program and Industry Education at Coverings 2025

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
April 11, 2025
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The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation will host certification discussions, installation demonstrations, and social events at Booth #3900 during the April 29-May 2 tile industry event in Orlando, Florida. 


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Marble Tile in Showers: A Cautionary Tale

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
April 1, 2025
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Marble mistake? While marble tile looks stunning on your bathroom floor, using it in a shower could lead to unexpected problems. Scott Carothers, academic director of the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, cautions installers to do their due diligence before using marble in shower applications.  


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Ballin Knows Best to Sponsor Milestone 2000th Certified Tile Installer

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
March 20, 2025
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BKB founders Ken Ballin and Jason Potts celebrate industry excellence by sponsoring CTI #2000, reimbursing the certification testing fee as a tribute to CTEF's influential program that elevates professional standards in tile installation.
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Daltile Champions Women Trades at All-Women Certified Tile Installer Event

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March 11, 2025
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The first-ever women-only Certified Tile Installer test takes place in Florida, coinciding with International Women's Day. Daltile supported the groundbreaking event to increase female representation in the tile industry, with over a dozen participants from across the country demonstrated expertise and advancing career development.


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CTEF Tile Tip Improper Thin-Set application.

One-Sided Thin Set is Not a Thing: How to Ensure a Proper Bond

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
March 3, 2025
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Scott Carothers, academic director of the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, explains how thin-set mortar failures stem from improper moisture loss, leaving tiles loose and unanchored. Learn what causes these costly installation mishaps and how to prevent them. 


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WFCA Charts Growth Path: New Partnerships Break Down Training Silos

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Tanja Kern
February 10, 2025
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In this eye-opening conversation, WFCA President Scott Humphrey and Board Chairman Sam O'Krent pull back the curtain on the flooring industry's biggest challenges. From a revelation about inspector training to innovative funding solutions that could transform the trade, they share candid insights about what's really happening on showroom floors across America. Plus, learn their take on immigration reform and why the next economic upturn could spell trouble for unprepared retailers.




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CFI and CTEF Launch Tile Training Program for Entry-Level Floor Covering Installers

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
January 31, 2025
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The program, consisting of five one-week sessions, is a comprehensive effort to prepare new employees and craftsmen for a career in ceramic tile installation.


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