The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), the tile industry’s nonprofit dedicated to tile installation training, education, and certification, is proud to announce the appointment of Noah Chitty as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Improper use of gypsum board near showers can lead to costly damage. Learn how ANSI standards and smart tile extensions safeguard walls for lasting performance.
The tile industry commonly uses "coverage," "contact," and "transfer" interchangeably when discussing dry-set mortars, but these terms have distinct meanings that affect installation quality.
This 12" x 24" rectified porcelain tile installation demonstrates how skilled craftsmanship can overcome ANSI standard deviations—achieving minimal lippage with credit card-width joints and 50% offset—but experts warn such perfect conditions rarely occur and recommend mock-ups for non-standard specifications.
Installers face critical challenges when clients choose tiles purely for aesthetics, overlooking how they perform in complex patterns like herringbone—often creating conflicts with industry standards for modular systems and consistent joint widths.
The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has announced its online auction will take place from June 9 until June 15, 2025. It's a way to raise funds to support expanding the CTEF mission. That mission is to improve the tile industry through certification, education, training and participation in the development of nationally recognized standards and methods.
The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) proudly announced the certification of CTI #2000, a landmark achievement in its Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program. This milestone reflects the growing importance of verified professional standards in the ceramic tile industry.
Scott Carothers, academic director of the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, reveals how a seemingly simple request to touch up grout can lead to unexpected complications if proper preparation is overlooked.
The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will have a strong presence at Coverings 2025, taking place April 29 through May 2, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The organization will be at Booth #3900 throughout the four-day exhibition to celebrate Certified Tile Installers and to help visitors better understand CTEF certification and education programs.
