CTEF’s Director of Certification and Training Scott Carothers explains why the popular 1/2" square notch trowel may not be the best choice for tile installations.
Swedish flooring technology leader Välinge Innovation will exhibit its latest innovations at Bau Munich and The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, featuring advanced locking systems, sustainable materials, and waterproof solutions.
Emser's EZ Flex 40 Anti Fracture Membrane is designed for use beneath ceramic, porcelain and natural stone in conjunction with the high-tack, water-based EZ Flex Primer specifically formulated for indoor applications.
Learn how the adoption of a team selling structure and data models can increase sales, profits, hasten business expansion and ensure higher quality among professional interior contractors.
Before installing moisture-sensitive flooring products, contractors must conduct thorough substrate testing for moisture and pH levels across concrete, gypcrete, and wood materials. Proper acclimation in service conditions and detailed documentation are essential to prevent costly failures and ensure successful installations.
Laticrete has announced two product line expansions — the Strata Heat Programmable LCD Thermostat and the new 54 sq. ft. roll size of Strata Mat—designed to simplify installation for tile projects of all sizes, offering greater convenience and functionality.
Carpet & Tile Warehouse, in collaboration with Women in Tile, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), and the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), is hosting an all-female Certified Tile Installer (CTI) test on March 5-8, 2025.
Big D Floor Covering Supplies in Phoenix, Arizona hosted the fourth and final 2025 TISE Regional Installation Competition. Cesar Haro-Pena with Mike's Custom Flooring won the luxury vinyl plank category, and Hugo Gutierrez with Golden State Contract Flooring won the carpet category.
Laticrete's NXT Level Plus Lite is a lightweight self-leveling underlayment (SLU) that offers a solution for flooring projects with weight constraints.