@CTilEF

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

 Pendleton, SC
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Joined August 2013
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What Shower System Are You Actually Building? Methods Before Materials hubs.ly/Q04BMcQg0

What Shower System Are You Actually Building? Methods Before Materials

When it comes to building a shower system, it's critical to determine the method to use before you focus on the materials.

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Here's How To Protect Your Installation With a Tile Edge Profile hubs.ly/Q04zjjYj0

How To Protect Your Installation With a Tile Edge Profile

Do you use an edge profile to protect your tile installation when transitioning from tile to another flooring surface material? Is it installed correctly?

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Truth You Don't Want to Hear (But Need To) About Ceramic Tile Quality hubs.ly/Q04xDMPR0

Truth You Don't Want to Hear (But Need To) About Ceramic Tile Quality

Before blaming the manufacturer for tile quality, understand what the product is, what standards allow, and was it selected and installed accordingly.

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How to Install Floor Tile When It's Natural Stone Rather Than Ceramic hubs.ly/Q04w4YSc0

How to Install Floor Tile When It's Natural Stone Rather Than Ceramic

Wondering how to install natural stone floor tile? There's a difference between installing natural stone and ceramic tile over wood framing. Learn more.

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Do You Ignore Grout Manufacturer Directions? hubs.ly/Q04tpDH40

Do You Ignore Grout Manufacturer Directions?

Don't ignore grout manufacturer directions! Those serious about setting tile correctly, follow certified tile installer and qualified labor best practices.

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What Makes Tile Skills Hard to Assess Objectively? hubs.ly/Q04q-WLR0

What Makes Tile Skills Hard to Assess Objectively?

Tile installation skills are difficult to evaluate objectively in the field, making standards-based certification from CTEF critical for assessment accuracy

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Remembering Dave Gobis: A Legacy Built on Proof hubs.ly/Q04pLjwJ0

Remembering Dave Gobis: A Legacy Built on Proof

CTEF remembers Dave Gobis,  a former executive director whose commitment to education, standards, and shared knowledge helped shape the tile industry.

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Gridlines vs. Spacers: Which is Better When Installing Tile? hubs.ly/Q04pt_p50

Gridlines vs. Spacers: Which is Better When Installing Tile?

When you're installing tile, do you use gridlines or spacers? Why do you do so? Gridlines Are Better for Time Management

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Here are helpful Tips for Specifying Tile, Stone & Glass for Kitchen & Bath Installations: hubs.ly/Q04nMNJB0 What would you add?

Tips for Specifying Tile, Stone & Glass for Kitchen & Bath Installations

Check out 13 tips for specifying ceramic tile, stone, and glass for successful kitchen and bath installations. Scott Carothers shares wisdom with NKBA.

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CTEF June 2026 Online Auction: Thank You! hubs.ly/Q04mh67-0

CTEF June 2026 Online Auction: Thank You!

Thank you, donors, bidders, and all who helped make CTEF's June 2026 Online Auction a success! You helped CTEF raise funds to support the mission.

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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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