Ceramic Tile Education Foundation - CTEF

08/21/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Greg Jett — CTI #2083! 🎉
Greg has officially earned his Certified Tile Installer credential! 💪🔨
🔢 Fun #2083 Fact: A stack of 2,083 tiles, each 3/8" thick, would stand more than 65 feet tall — roughly the height of a six-story building! 😲
Congratulations, Greg, and welcome to the CTI family! 👏🏆

08/21/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Mike Lawson — CTI #2082! 🎉
Mike has officially earned his Certified Tile Installer credential! 💪
🔢 Fun #2082 Fact: A 2,082-square-foot tile installation using 12" × 24" tile would take 1,041 tiles before adding any extra for cuts or waste. That is some serious tile setting! 😲
Congratulations, Mike, and welcome to the CTI family! 👏🔨

08/21/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Artem Zabrodin — CTI #2081! 🎉
Artem has officially earned his Certified Tile Installer credential! 👏
🔢 Fun #2081 Fact: The number 2081 is a prime number — it can only be divided evenly by 1 and itself. Kind of fitting for a CTI number that is uniquely yours!
Congratulations, Artem, and welcome to the CTI family! 💪🔨

08/21/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dan Harvey — CTI #2080! 🎉
Dan has officially earned his place among the Certified Tile Installers! 👏
🔢 Fun #2080 Fact: If you lined up 2,080 standard 12" tiles, they would stretch nearly four-tenths of a mile! That is a whole lot of tile! 😲
Congratulations, Dan, and welcome to the CTI family! 💪🔨

08/20/2026

Good luck to these installers taking on the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) test today in Mansfield, TX!
They are putting their skills and knowledge to the test, and we are cheering them on!
A big THANK YOU to ARDEX Americas for hosting and supporting CTEF and the advancement of qualified tile installers in our industry.
Good luck, everyone — go earn that CTI!

08/18/2026

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.

08/07/2026

Good Luck to these guys. Test being hosted by Greer Tile Orlando, FL.

You could be next - https://www.ceramictilefoundation.org/events

08/04/2026

Harrisburg, PA — it is time to PROVE IT. EARN IT. STAND OUT. 💪
The Certified Tile Installer (CTI) Test is coming August 21. Put your skills to the test and earn the credential that sets you apart in the tile industry.
📅 August 21, 2026
📍 Harrisburg, PA
🔥 Limited spots available — register today!
Register for the CTI Test (https://hubs.ly/Q04rQJyQ0)

07/30/2026

Your next opportunity to become a Certified Tile Installer (CTI) is just around the corner!
Check out our upcoming test dates and locations, then reserve your spot before they fill up.
Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q04rn_j70

07/30/2026

Happy National Cheesecake Day! 🍰
We take tile seriously... but cheesecake? We take that very seriously. 😄
Research shows that cheesecake improves office morale.* We are just doing our part to support the science. 😉
*Research may or may not have been conducted by the CTEF team after dessert.