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CTEF focuses on tile installer training, education at TISE 2020

Floor Covering News

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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SkillBuild Success Story

Diary of a Tile Addict

Throughout the three-day, 18-hour competition, contestants were asked to tile a wall and floor, based on a 3D building design, using 150 by 150mm ceramic tiles. Competitors fixed the tiles with BAL Max Flex Fibre and BAL Rapid-Flex One, and grouted with BAL Micromax2 Snow, including BAL Micromax Sealant for all movement joints.

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CTEF to demonstrate install techniques at Coverings 2023

Floor Covering News

During Coverings 2023, taking place in here April 18-21, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will demonstrate tile installation techniques and GPTP Advanced Installer Certification (ACT) from start to finish in booth #4243. Orlando, Fla.—During Wednesday, 12 p.m. Thursday, 12 p.m. Other demonstrations include: Tuesday, 10 a.m.

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Perspective: Reducing Callbacks and Preventing Failures

CUSTOM Insights Blog

CUSTOM Insights recently spoke with Artie Atkinson, ceramic foreman at Schoch Tile in Cincinnati, OH. These need to be kept clear and filled with a flexible 100% silicone sealant. With the lack of skilled tilesetters, the industry is seeing more failures than ever caused by lack of training.

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Can different types of kitchen tiles have different hygienic qualities?

Kitchen and Residential Design

Social Media Training. They even vary a great deal in their sizes, ranging from exceptionally small mosaic tiles to larger ceramic tiles that measure one square foot each. For instance, kitchen tiles such as large ceramic tiles that feature deep grout can sometimes be a problem. 23 June 2014. Posted by Paul Anater.

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