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Beginning, Intermediate Training Classes Qualify for FCEF “100 in 100”

Do You Know About the '100 in 100'?It's a wonderful program that the Floor Covering Education Foundation recently announced. If you're new to tile installation, you can benefit from it.You'll find...

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It's #GivingTuesday! Please Support CTEF

Today, November 28th is #GivingTuesday. Will you support CTEF? We're celebrating tile installation training, education, and certification, honoring all those who make CTEF's work possible, and counting...

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Take the CTI Hands-on Thanks to TEC! TISE24

Are you ready to take the CTI Hands-on Test at TISE24? If yes, you are in for a treat thanks to TEC!

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15 Tile Installation Resolutions for 2024

Happy New Year! Are you ready to make tile installation resolutions for 2024?If you're already in the know, think of these resolutions as a refresher. And, if you're new to the Ceramic Tile Education...

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Are Credit Card Grout Joints Specified? Check Tile Industry Standards.

Yes, credit card joints - as in grout joints the thickness of a credit card - are popular, but given tile industry standards, they aren't possible, appropriate, or even recommended.Many installers have...

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Addressing Low Grout Joints with Tile Installation Standards

Have you looked at the photos in this article and noticed a real problem?  They all demonstrate low grout joints which do not meet the tile industry standards.  To meet these standards, the grout must...

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How Do You Celebrate National Tile Day?

Are You Inspired by Tile? We are and that's why we're excited to join in on the National Tile Day celebrations by sharing with you highlights from current tile trends.

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Why a Tile Installation Mockup is Really Necessary

Do you build a tile installation mockup for your customers? If you don't, we strongly encourage you to consider doing so.Here's why.

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From Bullnose to Metal Transition Profiles: CTI Hands-On Test Evolves

CTEF has evolved the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) hands-on test with a transition from bullnose to metal transition profiles. In this article, I'll share perspective on the change as, by now, you may...

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How To Cut Tile and Manage Time (Video)

When you cut tile for an installation project, do you spend much time thinking about how you manage time?If you're a professional, chances are that you constantly think about how to manage your time -...

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