Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has unveiled its training schedule for December. The schedule includes 10 free, standards-based tile installation workshops, plus an art glass panel training session. Click here to register for the NTCA training classes. Jackson, Miss.—The

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2022

—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is launching a brand-new training module in its regional training program: Thick-Bed Installations. The NTCA said Thick-Bed Installations regional training is open to NTCA members and other professional tile contractors and installers , with a class size capped at 20.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2023

—Bostik will partner with The National Flooring Contractors Apprenticeship Program (NFCAP) to aid in the group’s nationwide training program. Bostik is always on the lookout to aid in apprenticeship training programs. This strong outreach offers students anywhere within the country to receive high-level training.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio— A new course focused on the requirements needed to certify to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard is now available in the Natural Stone University. The video series provides step-by-step guidance to help quarriers and producers complete the process of certifying to the standard. Site Management. Transportation.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

As a certified tile installer, Sanders dedicated himself to advancing the industry’s technical and educational standards. The award celebrates his financial and volunteer contributions to the organization, underscoring his dedication to advancing tile education and training.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

“In establishing a sustainability initiative, it was our desire to put in place one standard and one mark across the tile industry to cover the products used over the course of an installation.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

“The proceeds from this online auction will allow us to expand the training and certification programs such as the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program and the Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program,” said Scott Carothers, CTEF director of certification and training.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

According to CTEF, he is passionate about the tile industry, the importance of proper tile installation methods and standards and serves as a respected mentor in the installation community. Bettiga said the most significant threat to the growth of the tile industry is the lack of qualified and trained tile installers.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

INSTALL, the International Standards and Training Alliance, routinely updates its certification standards to ensure they’re in alignment with industry trends and capabilities. INSTALL recently updated its resilient, carpet and substrate preparation certification standards. Washington, D.C.—INSTALL,

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

“This award reflects our ongoing commitment to providing standard-based training, resources and education to our members and the broader tile installation community. . “The NTCA is honored to be recognized as the Floor & Decor Pro Partner of the Year,” said Bart Bettiga, executive director of NTCA.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Louis, Missouri—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) released its 2023 hands-on training calendar. These events are held at various NWFA regional training centers across the United States and Canada. The post NWFA releases 2023 hands-on training calendar appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The guide—along with the Certified Tile Installer “Field Manual for Thin-Bed Installation of Ceramic Tile” and associated tests—have become the industry standards for the professional development of tile installers and others involved in the sale, specification, prep, installation and service of ceramic tile , the group said.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Scott Carothers, Ceramic Tile Education Foundation director of certification and training, has received the coveted National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Ring of Honor for his service to the tile industry and to NTCA. Carothers is well known for his dedication to bringing skills testing to locations across the U.S.,

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

operations have achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 and 9001 in 2023. The ISO 14001 recertification confirms the Madison operations have met the internationally agreed-upon standard to identify, monitor and control environmental performance through efficient resource consumption and waste minimization.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The CTEF aims to improve the tile industry through installer certification, education , training and participation in the development of nationally recognized standards and methods. During normal times, CTEF generates income through in-person training and hands-on certification event fees.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has released its 2024 Hands-On Training Calendar. These events are held at various NWFA regional training centers across the United States and Canada. ” The full Training Calendar can be found here. . ” The full Training Calendar can be found here. .

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 8, 2021

But don’t worry, you don’t need to own a train station to use them in your home! They’re made of ceramic, so you can cut them with a standard tile cutter, and their small size makes them easy to work with. Because of their shape and style, brick metro tiles are perfect to use in standard, herringbone, or even staggered patterns!

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 28, 2023

CFI will issue a credential of “Flooring Technician I” to graduates of technical college programs developed by the FCEF who pass the standardized testing developed by CFI. Connecting these students to these respected training organizations will give them the support and resources they need to grow their skills and have a successful career.”

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Floor Covering News

JULY 11, 2023

—Mannington Commercial announced that its operations located here have achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 recertification. ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. The company’s LVT operations, located in Madison, Ga.,

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 17, 2019

From that, we all discovered that I have a knack for training, and that is when I realized what I am passionate about. I haven’t moved from my training position since. AC: For you, day-to-day training happens across five showrooms and includes all areas like our sales process and product knowledge, to new hires and computer software.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2024

Knowing and understanding standards and specifications is key to growing the tile industry.” “Passing the CTI exam is one of the few opportunities for installers to demonstrate their skills in a measurable way, and I’m proud to represent TEC as we support CTEF and the CTI Exam,” said Chris Kain, digital technical manager, TEC.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I encourage everyone who values the critical importance of tile industry standards and the high expectations derived from them to participate in Giving Tuesday,” said Scott Carothers, CTEF director of certification and training. During normal times, CTEF generates income through in-person training and hands-on certification event fees.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

—INSTALL has joined forces with Tarkett, a leader in a broad range of flooring solutions, to advance and drive industry standards for excellence in carpet floor covering installation. “That is why Tarkett chose to implement carpet certification standard language into our master specification. McGrath Jr.,

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Floor Covering News

JULY 25, 2023

That mission is to improve the tile industry through certification, education, training and participation in the development of nationally recognized standards and methods.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

The award honors those who assist NTCA trainers as they travel the country to bring free standards-based education and training and those who provide information and support the industry through the association. He truly was an ambassador for the tile industry, especially as it pertained to the importance of training and education.”

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 24, 2021

Available in rolls and tiles, the durable surface sets the standard for performance, quality and affordability, according to the company. ECore said it is shock absorbent, durable, affordable, easily maintained and is the original composition rubber fitness floor.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) invites the tile industry to its booth (N3163) at Coverings 2022, taking place here, April 5-8, 2022 , for a demonstration of “GPTP By the Standard” and to witness the Mud Walls and Mud Floors Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program tests. to noon and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. “On

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

CCA Global has revamped Fast Start, its extensive training program for sales professionals, with a new virtual platform designed to train and retain new employees. The most recent training session featuring the new virtual platform garnered the largest Fast Start attendance for the company to date. Manchester, N.H.—CCA

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course. UofCTS is currently in the process of updating the UofCTS Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification online course.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

—INSTALL, the North American leader in floor covering installation training and certification, and Tarkett have joined forces to advance and drive industry standards for excellence in carpet floor covering installation, the companies said. McGrath Jr., executive director of INSTALL. Superior quality assurance.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 3, 2020

—For fifteen consecutive years, Mohawk has earned a place among Training magazine’s ranking of world-class learning and development organizations. Our training professionals have reinforced messages of workplace safety and well-being while emphasizing the skills necessary for individuals to meet customer needs in a rapidly changing market.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

If you've spent any time in the tile industry, care deeply about quality tile installation, and embrace installing tile according to industry standards, you will have heard of Scott Carothers , director of certification and training for the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF).

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

For its first event, to be held August 26, attendees will learn about standards, selling tile post-pandemic, the benefits of tile for health and wellness and more. Introduction to Tile Industry Standards. Who: Mark Heinlein, training director, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). When: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. – 12 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2021

“The latest generation of adhesives are very installer friendly, significantly lower in VOCs and provide assurance of long-term performance,” noted Wayne Williams, Stauf’s director of training. The newest adhesives were developed to comply with stringent and evolving green building standards.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 8, 2023

The Group also assumes responsibility for the emissions generated by its supply chain by collaborating with myclimate, an international organisation that promotes carbon offset projects in accordance with the highest quality standards (Plan Vivo, Gold Standard, VCS, including CBB or SD-VISta). www.geberit.it

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Showgoers participating in this session will learn about embodied carbon standardization, transparency, accountability and reduction, while also gaining a deep understanding of how such initiatives align with the tile industry’s relevant objectives and why the push for alignment to a clearer definition of embodied carbon is key.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard. The Committee looks at each standard closely to make sure products that meet them are truly sustainable. About Green Squared.

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