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flooring installation jobsite conditions

Tile Installers Aim to Meet Tile Industry Standards

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
February 4, 2021
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) specifications provide several industry standards that are there to help the installer obtain good site conditions.
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Can We Learn from Our Mistakes?

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
December 2, 2020
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All of us make mistakes; it's going to happen, but the crucial point is how we handle them.
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Examples of notched-back and flat-back mortar troweling

Back Buttering Tile is Going Away

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
October 5, 2020
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Don’t get all bent out of shape over the statement that back buttering tile is going away. The term is going away, but the process is here to stay.


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backer board

CTEF Tile Tip: Backer Board 101

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
September 15, 2020
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The proper installation of backer board in a tile assembly is the foundation for success.
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The Tile Industry Gets Another Black Eye

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
July 14, 2020
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All across the U.S., there are thousands upon thousands of beautiful, high-quality, and long-lasting tile installations which should be highlighted as examples of the work done by qualified labor as included in the TCNA Handbook. However, when the very sad examples of extremely poor work are seen, they should be reviewed and presented as a learning tool for the tile placer who needs to improve his or her skills.
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using a laser to install square tile

Is Your Laser Really Square For Your Tile Installation Project?

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
June 3, 2020
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The combination of technology and the tile installer's need to create a square layout and project long straight lines, brought the laser to the tile world.
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checking your level

Flooring Contractors Need a Balanced Level

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
April 13, 2020
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One of the many skills used by qualified labor is knowing that the tools being used are accurate along with the maintenance required to keep them functioning properly.
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surface preparation

CTEF Tile Tip: Who Dictates Proper Tile Installation?

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
March 27, 2020
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When we ask who has the last word in the use of tile-related products or procedures, we need to begin with a firm foundation.
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non-linear expansion joint

What is a Non-Linear Expansion Joint?

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
February 5, 2020
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When the topic of expansion joints is discussed, it many times causes confusion.
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unbalanced tile installation

CTEF Tile Tip: Is a Balanced Tile Layout Really Difficult to Achieve?

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
December 19, 2019
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In order to deliver an eye-pleasing tile installation, the tile mechanic needs to follow all the tile industry standards and best practices when possible. One of these requirements calls for the tile to be centered and balanced.
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