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CTEF improves two core tile installation training programs

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The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has improved two core tile installation training programs : Understanding and Installing Ceramic Tile and Comprehensive Shower Class. It’s critical for anyone installing ceramic tile to understand why certain actions or techniques are performed and how to execute them.

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NTCA empowers installers with 14 workshops, six trainings in June

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The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its June tour across 10 states, delivering an extensive lineup of standards-based educational workshops and regional trainings to industry professionals. 6/25 – Hamilton Parker, Columbus, Ohio 6/26 – The Tile Shop, Sterling Heights, Mich. Jackson, Miss.—The

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NTCA unveils training event schedule for September

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The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced a robust fall training schedule, beginning with 13, three-hour workshops; four full-day regional training events; and a pair of two-day Art Glass Panel training events in September. ”; and “Tile Technology: Adhesives, Trowels and Lippage.”

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Sika, Merkrete conduct training at CTEF

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—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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NTCA expands training initiative for 2024

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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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University of Ceramic Tile and Stone launches tile specialist course

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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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Five iconic tiled exteriors

Diary of a Tile Addict

Few things pack a punch like a tiled exterior. 1) Eastern Columbia Building, Los Angeles This thirteen story Art Deco jewel in the Broadway Theatre and Commercial District was designed by Claud Beelman as the former HQ of the Eastern Outfitting Company and the Columbia Outfitting Company.