The Basic Floor Covering Installation program developed by the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) and its partners is now being offered at Chattanooga State Community College (CSCC) in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Classes begin December 11, 2023, and are eligible for scholarship through the FCEF.
The CTEF will offer beginning and intermediate training classes that qualify for the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) “100 in 100” program announced on November 13, 2023.
Those interested in becoming a flooring installer are now eligible for scholarships to cover the full cost of tuition for installation training up to $2,500 through the Floor Covering Education Foundation’s (FCEF) new promotion “100 in 100."
The Certified Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) online auction taking place August 20 to 27, 2023 includes a broad assortment of tile installation products, materials, and experiences to bid on valued at over $53,000. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, allowing it to further support its mission.
Have you ever put together a tile pattern only to realize it didn’t work? Here, Scott Carothers explains modularity and why it is important in tile installation.
If you are making square cuts to make room for that water supply line, you need to rethink that decision. Scott explains what to use to prevent tile from cracking and what not to use.
Scholarships for specific trainings with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) and Certified Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) are currently available through the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF).
Scott provides a situation in which the walls were not straight or square, causing the tile installation to appear crooked. He offers three tips to remedy the problem.
The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will hold an Online Auction for "Wally the Gator," the 6’x4′ mosaic alligator-themed mural designed and installed by Joshua Nordstrom of Tierra Tile and Lee Callewaert of Dragonfly Tile and Stone Works from April 1-30, 2023.