Tile Groups Seek To Double Certified Installers

Jackson, MS, Jan. 11, 2011 -- The National Tile Contractors Association, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, and the Tile Council of North America collectively have announced 2011 goals for the Certified Tile Installer Program.

Since its inception in 2008, the program has certified over 500 tile installers. This year’s goal will be to extend and expand the existing roster to over 1,000 certified tile installers by the end of 2011.

To achieve the goal, the NTCA is updating its Five Star Contractor criteria to require contracting companies to employ certified installers to achieve NTCA Five Star Contractor status.

Other efforts include the hiring of one person to promote certification events encouraging distributors to host such events around the country. In addition, every certified installer will be included in a special section of the 2011 TCNA Handbook for Ceramic Tile, Stone & Glass Tile Installation.

Additional information on details, registrations, schedules and eligibility requires can be found on www.tilecareer.com