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.
Scott Carothers, academic director of the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, shares how a luxury shower project was compromised when a glass contractor ignored drilling specifications, penetrating multiple waterproof layers with oversized screws.
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.
The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will host its annual online auction from December 2-7, 2024, featuring over $52,000 worth of tile installation products, materials, and fishing experiences. Proceeds will support CTEF's mission of providing education and certification programs for ceramic tile and stone industry professionals.
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.
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