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CTEF Increases Sessions of Popular Class

January 5, 2023
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The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will offer Understanding and Installing Ceramic Tile (UICT) and Mortar Shower Base and Waterproofing (MSBW) classes for its 24th consecutive year and has expanded the course to five sessions to meet increased demand.


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CTEF Expands Tile Training for 2023

January 4, 2023
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The new programs address the foundations of tile installation and practical training to prepare installers for the Certified Tile Installer program, as well as an enhanced inspection course and additional sessions of a historically popular program.



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Sika Hosts CTI Testing and Grout Training

November 25, 2022
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Installers from all over the state participated in grout installation training and the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) hosted evaluations for its Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program.


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How to Overcome the Slope to Drain Challenge Successfully

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Scott Carothers
May 13, 2022
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Effectively installing the proper slope to drain as well as meeting the flatness requirement of the ANSI standard is challenging. Here, CTEF’s Scott Carothers walks us through the steps required to successfully install tile to achieve both. 


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NTCA Extends CTEF Matching Grant Program

May 4, 2022
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The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) announced that the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is prepared to financially support CTEF through another $10,000 matching grant campaign this year.


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How To Successfully Make Tile Outside Corner Cuts

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Scott Carothers
April 15, 2022
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Corner cuts on a job are inevitable, but they are tricky and can cost you both time and money. Scott provides a simple solution.


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CTEF to Raffle Angie Halford Ré Mosaic Flag at Coverings 2022

March 21, 2022
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Proceeds from the raffle benefit CTEF, enabling the foundation to continue its mission, educating, certifying tile installation professionals.



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Indoor vs. Outdoor: The Importance of Tile Porosity in Extreme Conditions

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Scott Carothers
March 11, 2022
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Not all tile is created equal. This is not to infer that we are talking about the size, shape or thickness, but rather the durability of the tile in extreme environments.


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Sika, Merkete Participate in CTEF Training to Better Serve Customers

March 3, 2022
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Continuously increasing their value to customers and partners, Sika’s and Merkrete’s technical sales teams met for tile-setting training at the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) last week.


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Mosaic Tile Installation Without Squeeze Up

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Scott Carothers
January 27, 2022
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Almost everyone who has installed or helped to install porcelain or glass mosaic tile has had to correct the age-old problem known as thin-set mortar squeeze-up between each tile.
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