Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What is sometimes overlooked is the importance of training and re-training existing installers. As Don Roberts, proprietor of Central Alabama Flooring, explained, “95% of installers today have had no professional training. Undaunted, Jacobi decided to do all the training in-house and at his expense.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

—Technical sales teams from Sika and Merkrete were on hand at at the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation’s (CTEF) headquarters recently to conduct tile-setting training. The post Sika, Merkrete conduct training at CTEF appeared first on Floor Covering News. It’s an individualized program.” .

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. Tile technology—membranes Find the full schedule here. Regional trainings will be held in: Ariz.,

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will promote the value of certification and training for tile installers during TISE—the International Surface Event—2024 taking place here January 24-26, 2024. It covers in-depth the components of year one for a ceramic tile tradesperson and includes three components.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2024

The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) was established with the aim of promoting career opportunities in flooring installation, building pathways to training, supporting programs and facilitating job placement for the next generation. This program covers carpet, hardwood, resilient and tile basic installation.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2024

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) has provided training to thousands of people in the tile and stone industry over the last decade. The course also teaches how to inspect and prepare substrates and tiles, how to achieve full thin-set contact and points out quality workmanship requirements and practices.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Dalton–The CTEF will offer beginning and intermediate training classes that qualify for the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) “100 in 100” scholarship program announced on November 13, 2023. 100 in 100” stands for 100 scholarships that FCEF will award to cover the full cost of tuition for installation training over 100 days.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

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

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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. 12/12 – The Tile Shop, Lombard, Ill. 12/12 – The Tile Shop, Lombard, Ill. 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 7, 2023

Sonny Callaham Rockwall, Texas—Sonny Callaham, co-founder and chair of the National Association of Floor Covering Technicians (NAFCT), will head up the UNITE training and education committee. The post Sonny Callaham to lead UNITE training committee appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

It’s no secret that retail training is critical to maintaining a competitive advantage in flooring. That certainly holds true during heady economic times but especially now when face-to-face training opportunities may be difficult to execute. Following is an overview of the various alternative training initiatives the industry offers.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 4, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has launched a new educational course, “Tile Design Trends and Installation – What Every Industry Pro Should Know.” “We are excited to partner with NTCA and Louisville Tile to launch this innovative program,” Farrell said. Jackson, Miss.—The

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Few things pack a punch like a tiled exterior. Now it’s the home of 140 luxury condominiums whose inhabitants are free to enjoy the incredible facade of glossy turquoise terra cotta tiles decorated with sunburst patters, geometric shapes, zigzags, chevrons and stylised animals.

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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

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This week, we asked: How are you training/recruiting new installers? Here are their responses: “We are training new installers by finding younger guys who are energetic to work. ” —Eric Buehler, CarpetsPlus Color Tile of Wyoming Thayne, Wyo. Each installer undergoes a comprehensive, four-year apprenticeship program.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the five acclaimed architects and designers who will serve on the jury for the 2022 edition of the Tile of Spain Awards. For even more projects, products and news from Tile of Spain be sure to follow us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter & Pinterest.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2022

On3 offers micro-training modules that are said to help increase retention and ease trainee downtime. By Megan Salzano-Birch—For the construction and building industry , education and training have been areas of contention for years. That is where On3, a new mobile-first education and training platform, hopes to step in—and step up.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry, will focus on finished tile work education sessions and Certified Tile Installer (CTI) evaluator training at the 2020 International Surfaces Event (TISE) in Las Vegas.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 5, 2022

Receiving top honors in the Architectural category of the 2021 Tile of Spain awards is “ The New Headquarters of the Valencia Construction Sector Employment Foundation ” an expansive educational warehouse designed by MRM Arquitectos.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

CTEF has a question for you: What made you the ceramic tile installer you are today? What unique experiences affected you in such a way that you embraced education and training to become a successful Certified Tile Installer? Seriously, if you install ceramic tile, you have a story about your journey.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Emser Tile currently operates 78 branch locations around the country that are designed to service flooring dealers and their clients as needed. O nboarding a successful tile program at the retail level is no easy feat. This means that you can sell fewer tiles to achieve the same revenue compared to other types of flooring.”

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 8, 2021

Metro Tiles; From the Subway to Suburbia. Classic metro tiles are less of a trend and more of a style icon! We love them here at The London Tile Company, and it’s apparent that you do too! These small format tiles come in bright colours that breathe life into your home, whilst also being extremely affordable at the same time.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Houston—Swiff-Train Company has appointed Kay Ward to the newly created position of business unit manager, tile division. This role will encompass all aspects of the company’s tile business, including development, sales and strategic placement and marketing across many company channels.

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Often overlooked as boring or too simple, we believe that the white tile is a classic that deserves more recognition. There are so many little touches that can set a white tile apart from the others and so many ways to style them to make stand out. At The London Tile Co. Metro Tiles. Outdoor Tiles. Special Effects.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

—Customers and colleagues attending a recent Schönox Hands ÖN training session at the company’s Florence Support Center split their week between learning the speed and performance characteristics of both Schönox and Porsche, according to the company.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Few things pack a punch like a tiled exterior. Now it’s the home of 140 luxury condominiums whose inhabitants are free to enjoy the incredible facade of glossy turquoise terra cotta tiles decorated with sunburst patters, geometric shapes, zigzags, chevrons and stylised animals.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Few things pack a punch like a tiled exterior. Now it’s the home of 140 luxury condominiums whose inhabitants are free to enjoy the incredible facade of glossy turquoise terra cotta tiles decorated with sunburst patters, geometric shapes, zigzags, chevrons and stylised animals.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

—Starting this month, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is initiating a fundraiser to support Tile Heritage Foundation (THF) and the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) in a unique format: a coloring book. Tile Artistry is available for $15 each, shipping included, starting Nov. 8 on the NTCA website.

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Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six esteemed architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 20 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. For even more projects, products and news from Tile of Spain be sure to follow us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter & Pinterest.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

Breaking into the tile business, while challenging, is a manageable endeavor for many flooring dealers. Those challenges usually include labor, training, infrastructure and limited showroom real estate, to name a few. The CTEF, NTCA and other organizations provide education and training to assist the local dealer.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2021

Houston, Texas—Swiff-Train Company (STC) has rebranded with new logo of STC. Swiff-Train has been a staple in the flooring industry for many years, and we are proud to be part of the continued growth and embrace the changes that embody the success of our sourcing and supply proficiencies,” said Jason Train, vice president of sourcing.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 20, 2023

—Louisville Tile Distributors is opening its Chicago area Pro Shop. The opening of the Pro Shop is a continuation of the integration of Mid America Tile into the Louisville Tile family. Louisville Tile’s acquisition of Mid America Tile in October 2022 marked its first expansion into the Chicago market. to 4:30 p.m.,

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JANUARY 17, 2023

A question that frequently comes up is how to become a tile installer. It can come from someone looking to change fields or someone who wants to become a Certified Tile Installer and isn't sure what the steps are.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2019

—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has published its certification and training schedule for 2019. The schedule includes certified tile installer (CTI) hands-on testing as well as three intense, hands-on tile installation training courses held at CTEF’s training facility, here.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

King Tile & Construction of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has formally begun expansion into the U.S. Founded in 2015, King Tile is one of the oldest firms in North America exclusively focused on the fabrication and installation of porcelain slabs in both residential and commercial applications. Raleigh, N.C.—King

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six highly distinguished architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 19 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. About the Tile of Spain Awards. Izaskun Chinchilla.

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