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How to Master 4 Essential Flooring Installation Steps to Prevent Costly Flooring Failures

Nick Mizzone
July 11, 2025
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Professional installers must systematically address sound transmission, moisture issues, and uneven subfloors through careful project mapping and compatible product selection to ensure long-term flooring performance and avoid costly failures.


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How to Successfully Achieve Credit Card Widths on Joints and 50% Offset Requirements on Tile Installations

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
July 3, 2025
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This 12" x 24" rectified porcelain tile installation demonstrates how skilled craftsmanship can overcome ANSI standard deviations—achieving minimal lippage with credit card-width joints and 50% offset—but experts warn such perfect conditions rarely occur and recommend mock-ups for non-standard specifications.


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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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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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Step-by-Step Guide for Using a Handheld Meter to Measure Moisture in Wood

Jason Spangler
April 30, 2025
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Wood's hidden enemy isn't time—it's moisture. Learn how a quality moisture meter can save your work and prevent costly mistakes in this guide to moisture management.


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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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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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How To Achieve Seamless Flooring Transitions in High-End Designs

Brittaney Geskey
Brittaney Geskey
February 17, 2025
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Just starting out in your flooring installation career? Brittaney Geskey, VP of FCA Floor Covering Associates, shares tips to help installers determine the ideal transition type for seamless flooring. 


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CTEF Tile Tip

Acid Effects on Cement Grout

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
February 3, 2025
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CTEF’s Director of Certification and Training Scott Carothers explains how using the wrong cleaner can permanently damage grout.


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Understanding Equilibrium Moisture Content for Hardwood Floor Installations

Jason Wright
January 17, 2025
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Equilibrium Moisture Content (EMC) is crucial for proper hardwood flooring installation. When wood's moisture content matches the EMC of its environment, it becomes stable and resistant to warping or damage. 


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