CTEF Offering “Fundamentals of Thin-Bed Knowledge” Free of Charge

Pendleton, SC, August 3, 2020-The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has announced that it is now offering the “Fundamentals of Thin-Bed Knowledge” (FTBK) guide to anyone associated with the tile industry, at no cost.

This guide-along with the Certified Tile Installer “Field Manual for Thin-Bed Installation of Ceramic Tile” and associated tests-have become the industry standards for the professional development of tile installers and others involved in the sale, specification, prep, installation, and service of ceramic tile.

Free access and distribution of this guide have been made possible through an ongoing contribution from Jason Goldberg, founder and CEO of America’s Floor Source, Retail Lead Management, and TraLaMa.

To obtain free access to the “Fundamentals of Thin-Bed Knowledge” study guide, tile and flooring professionals can visit www.CeramicTileFoundation.org and click on the red FTBK button.

Additionally, through the CTEF website, FTBK students can use their newly-found knowledge from this guide to complete an online test (for a $99 fee) and earn a certificate of completion as a Fundamentals of Thin-Bed Knowledge industry professional.