Ceramictilefoundation.org Website Review

your source for tile education & certified tile installation professionals. the ceramic tile education foundation (ctef) offers the only 3rd party as*essment of installer skills and knowledge recognized by the tile. like how ctef supports tile education & certified installation? tell the world. the certified tile installer (cti ) program is a national standard for tile installation to ensure that ceramic tile gets installed correctly the first time.  read what members of the tile industry say about installation certification. > as an importer, distributor and retailer, we don't do tile > installation. we rely on independent contractors to install all the > programs like this educate our contractor base so things get > installed properly and the homeowners are happy with the > having each of my installers become certified tile installers was > the single biggest thing i could do to prove to homeowners and > architects and designers that my company offers true craftsmanship > and the ability to perform something that will last a lifetime. > tile installation is an unregulated trade with no requirements for > formalized training. > the cti program tests knowledge and skills to determine if tile > installers understand industry standards, whether they are current > and up-to-date on best practices and the correct way to install > tile. > it provides consumers with a method for selecting a tile installer > who will meet their needs and install tile properly the first time. > the end beneficiary of tile installation certification is the > end-user - the homeowner, the building owner. > they get a stamp of approval from an installer who has gone through > an educational process and are getting the best quality work. do*nload ctef's 3 tip sheets for selecting a tile installation contractor.