CTEF Will Hold Certified Tile Installer Testing at TISE

Las Vegas, NV, January 11, 2017—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will be conducting Certified Tile Installer (CTI) hands-on testing on January 18 and 19 during The International Surfaces Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Those who pass the hands-on and the written tests earn the CTI designation.

The CTI designation identifies the professional installer, who has reached a level of proficiency to independently and consistently produce a sound tile installation that displays good workmanship.

Certification is the validation of the skills and knowledge of the men and women who presently are installing tile successfully in the United States.

To qualify for the CTI Program, installers must have at least two years of experience as the lead installer setting ceramic tile on a full-time basis. This means having full responsibility for substrate prep, layout, coordinating with other trades along with properly installing underlayment, tile, grout and sealant materials.

The CTI program includes two separate tests.

The first is an online open-book exam ,which is taken at home or the office as the installer’s schedule allows.

The second is a hands-on test, which is conducted at regional locations across the United States. The hands-on portion of the test begins at 7:09 am and must be completed by 4:00 pm. Installers should arrive at 6:30 am in order to get their tools set up and be ready to start the test at 7:09 am.

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which sponsors the CTI program, is supported by all segments of the ceramic tile industry.

To register for the CTI hands-on tests taking place during TISE 2017, please visithttps://www.ceramictilefoundation.org/events, select the test date of your choice, make your payment, and you will receive study materials.

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