Get to Know the Flooring Trade

With a growing need for flooring installation and a low number of skilled flooring craftsmen, there’s no better time to start a career in flooring.

Explore a career creating cozy, soft surfaces.

Natural beauty created by expert craftsmen.

Imagine the possibilities with vinyl, cork, and more.

Get creative with the many options tile offers.

Meet Real Flooring Craftsmen

See what it’s like to build a career as a flooring craftsman.

Explore Your Path to Flooring Craftsman

No matter where you are now, there is a path to becoming a flooring craftsman.

Meet Real Flooring Craftspeople

See what it’s like to build a career as a flooring craftsperson.

Explore Training Opportunities

There are several ways to get the training you need to start off your flooring craftsman career.

Approved training from our training partners.

See where our programs are available in technical colleges.

Explore our calendar for all training opportunities.

Scholarships Available

FCEF Scholarship cover up to half of the cost of your training.

DeGraaf Interiors/CFI 5-Week Flooring Installation – Grand Rapids, MI

Carpet Cushions & Supplies 760 36th Street SE Unit A, Wyoming, MI, United States

The class will be broken into percentages. 20% will be dedicated to demonstrations and lectures. 80% will be dedicated to hands-on skill training. Scholarships and sponsorships are available. Get more […]

CTEF Understanding and Installing Ceramic Tile – Pendleton, SC

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation 5326 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC, United States

This 4-1/2 day course provides basic instruction of the TCNA Handbook and ANSI specifications along with actual hands-on experience in installing tile. It is ideal for someone who is seeking an entry level […]

$795.00

CTEF Mortar Shower Base and Waterproofing (MSBWP) – Pendleton, SC

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation 5326 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC, United States

This course focuses on properly installing a conventional water in/water out shower pan. This includes common mistakes and causes of tile installation failure. Attendees will individually construct their own traditional-type […]

$495.00

CTEF 201- Practical Installation Series – Pendleton, SC

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation 5326 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC, United States

The 200 Level Practical Training Series offers the next step in the tile installation professional’s career and prepares them for the Certified Tile Installer test while focusing on the skills needed to […]

$1529.00

CTEF Understanding and Installing Ceramic Tile – Pendleton, SC

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation 5326 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC, United States

This 4-1/2 day course provides basic instruction of the TCNA Handbook and ANSI specifications along with actual hands-on experience in installing tile. It is ideal for someone who is seeking an entry level […]

$795.00

CTEF Mortar Shower Base and Waterproofing (MSBWP) – Pendleton, SC

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation 5326 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC, United States

This course focuses on properly installing a conventional water in/water out shower pan. This includes common mistakes and causes of tile installation failure. Attendees will individually construct their own traditional-type […]

$495.00