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Ceramic Tile EF @CTilEF

CTEF provides courses and the only 3rd party assessment and certifications for tile industry professionals. We love Certified Tile Installers (CTIs).

Joined August 2013
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Have You Snapped a Chalk Line for Your Tile Layout? hubs.ly/Q04lCcRF0

Have You Snapped a Chalk Line for Your Tile Layout?

Layout is a big deal in a tile installation. Have you tried snapping a chalk line to ensure that your tile layout is successful?

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What's your take on these 6 Steps for Mixing Mortars and Grouts hubs.ly/Q04jLnt60 ?

Six Steps for Mixing Mortars and Grouts

Would you agree that mortars and grouts matter to a successful tile installation project? Follow these 6 steps for be properly mixing them.

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CTEF Online Auction: Jun 8-14. Mark Your Calendar! hubs.ly/Q04h4XXX0

CTEF Online Auction: Jun 8-14. Mark Your Calendar!

Mark your calendar for the June 2026 CTEF Online Auction. Get ready to stock up on tile installation tools, products, and materials.

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Is Your Tile Layout Centered and Balanced, With No Small Cuts? hubs.ly/Q04frpjr0

Is Your Tile Layout Centered and Balanced, With No Small Cuts?

A professional-looking tile installation features a tile layout that is centered and balanced, with no small cuts. Learn about standards and bad practices.

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Sponsoring CTI Tests During Coverings 2026 hubs.ly/Q04cZbJd0

Sponsoring CTI Tests During Coverings 2026

During Coverings 2026, tile industry suppliers collaborated with CTEF to sponsor CTI hands-on tests.

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Find the Source of the Water Leak Before Tiling hubs.ly/Q0476-NC0

Find the Source of the Water Leak Before Tiling

Tiling over a water problem will not make the problem disappear. Find the source of the water leak before installing any floor surface, including tile.

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TISE 2026 – A Good Week for Installers hubs.ly/Q044_Jhn0

TISE 2026 – A Good Week for Installers

CTEF recaps TISE 2026: four new CTIs, five education sessions, and Schluter Systems sponsoring installer certification on the show floor.

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How Do You Celebrate National Tile Day? hubs.ly/Q044c81x0 #NationalTileDay #WhyTile #Coverings2026 #TileStyle #TileTalk #TileTrends #DesignWithTile #LoveTile #SustainableDesign #TileDesign #InstallationInspiration

How Do You Celebrate National Tile Day?

Inspired by Tile? We invite you to join in on National Tile Day celebrations by sharing with you highlights from current tile trends.

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Why Tiling an Elevator Floor May Not Be a Good Idea hubs.ly/Q043n5X30

Why Tiling an Elevator Floor May Not Be a Good Idea

Learn what to be cautious of when tiling an elevator floor. Ask the right questions before installing tile to anticipate problems and educate architects.

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A Flat Floor vs. a Level Floor: What's the Difference? hubs.ly/Q041zmvc0

A Flat Floor vs. a Level Floor: What's the Difference?

What's the difference between a flat floor and a level floor? When it comes to installing tile, they aren't the same. Learn more in this Ask Scott article.

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Here Are 5 Self-Leveling Underlayment (SLU) Requirements hubs.ly/Q03_tW6S0

Five Self-Leveling Underlayment (SLU) Requirements

Are you familiar with SLU or Self-Leveling Underlayment for flattening floors? For success, you'll want to address five critical SLU requirements.

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15 Tile Installation Resolutions for 2026 hubs.ly/Q03ZFj570

15 Tile Installation Resolutions for 2026

Consider these 15 tile installation resolutions your introduction to a bold, new standards-based, methodical approach to installing ceramic tile.

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CTEF December 2025 Online Auction: Thank You! hubs.ly/Q03YCX7l0

CTEF December 2025 Online Auction: Thank You!

Thank you, donors, bidders, and all who helped make CTEF's December 2025 Online Auction a success! You helped CTEF raise funds to support the mission.

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CTEF Online Auction: Dec 8-14, 2025. Mark Your Calendar! hubs.ly/Q03Tcl240

CTEF Online Auction: Dec 8-14, 2025. Mark Your Calendar!

Are you ready to stock up on tile installation tools, products, and materials? Mark your calendar for the June 2025 CTEF Online Auction.

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How seriously do you take proper floor prep? In this article, you'll discover what perils await you!! hubs.ly/Q03Qv90t0

The Perils of Improper Floor Prep

Let's talk about floor prep. How seriously do you take it? Here are examples highlighting seven perils of improper floor prep.

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Here's What a Pyrite Wall Failure Teaches You About Proper Tile Installation hubs.ly/Q03NvrbB0

What a Pyrite Wall Failure Teaches You About Proper Tile Installation

Learn about proper tile installation from pyrite wall failure observations from Mark Heinlein CTI #1112 and Robb Roderick CTI #727 while trouble-shooting.

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Inspection Class in Stockton, CA, November 3-7. Register here - hubs.ly/Q03N7kQ-0 or call Cathey 864-222-2131
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CTEF Appoints Noah Chitty as New Board Chairman hubs.ly/Q03LptyB0

CTEF Appoints Noah Chitty as New Board Chairman

CTEF proudly announces the appointment of Noah Chitty as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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Are All Tile Installer Certifications Created Equal? hubs.ly/Q03Kzsj70

Are All Tile Installer Certifications Created Equal?

Are all tile installer certifications created equal? The short answer is NO! Find a legitimate one such as the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program.

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