Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

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 shower base and curb out of mortar, while following industry-accepted methods and requirements for waterproofing tile showers. The instructor will provide an overview of alternative […]

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 installer position with a tile contractor. It is also designed for the salesperson, technical service representative, or any other individual seeking a basic working knowledge […]

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 shower base and curb out of mortar, while following industry-accepted methods and requirements for waterproofing tile showers. The instructor will provide an overview of alternative […]

Practical 200-Level: Part two of the series. Where Did the Time Go? (Two days, 16 hours) is an essential study of productivity and Techniques to Make You More Efficient, important qualities for the installer looking to be well organized by using time wisely. $629 Time: 202: 2 day/16 hour course.

Practical 200-Level Attention to Detail (Two days, 16 hours) covers Layout and How to be Precise with a broad view of construction math and geometry and a close look at how to use that for accuracy in every aspect of the tile assembly. Time: 202: 2 day/16 hour course.

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 be successful in the field as a full-time installer during years 1-3. Dividing the content into focused studies will allow the student to focus on […]

Practical 200-Level Installation Big Picture: Accurate from prep to finish. 1 day/8 hour course.

Practical 200-Level: Part two of the series. Where Did the Time Go? (Two days, 16 hours) is an essential study of productivity and Techniques to Make You More Efficient, important qualities for the installer looking to be well organized by using time wisely. $629 Time: 202: 2 day/16 hour course.

Practical 200-Level Attention to Detail (Two days, 16 hours) covers Layout and How to be Precise with a broad view of construction math and geometry and a close look at how to use that for accuracy in every aspect of the tile assembly. Time: 202: 2 day/16 hour course.

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 be successful in the field as a full-time installer during years 1-3. Dividing the content into focused studies will allow the student to focus on […]

Practical 200-Level Installation Big Picture: Accurate from prep to finish. 1 day/8 hour course.

Part II of the 102-103 Series: Foundations 100-Level Ceramic Tile Finishing: Grouting, Cleaning, and Membranes. Advanced Finishing: Troweling, Measuring, Cutting, and Repairing. Time: 103: Advanced Finishing- 2 days/8 hours