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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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