Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Page 104 Page 105 Page 106 Page 107 Page 108 Page 109 Page 110 Page 111 Page 112 Page 113 Page 114 Page 115 Page 116 Page 117 Page 118 Page 119 Page 120 Page 121 Page 122 Page 123 Page 124 Page 125 Page 126 Page 127 Page 128INDUSTRY NEWS “The newly-launched CTEF website takes the mission of the organization to a new level,” said Carothers. “It allows us to explain why tile installation certification is so important and reach new audi- ences. Not just new tile contractors to certify, but also homeowners, architects, designers, dealers, and distributors who all benefit from quality tile installation.” Visitors to the CTEF website will find educational resources about tile installation, answers to Frequently Asked Questions about certification, and downloadable information kits about becoming a Certified Tile Installer and tile installation tip sheets. The mission of the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation is as follows: CTEF will expand the knowl- edge of professional ceramic tile installation through training, edu- cation, and certification. CTEF will promote the applicable industry standards to new and experienced tile installers, architects, designers, builders, and tile industry related people. CTEF will actively encour- age individuals to enter a career as a ceramic tile installer. The overall goal of CTEF’s activities is to raise the quality of ceramic tile instal- lation. The CTEF, headquartered in Pendleton, S.C. near Tile Council of North America (TCNA) offic- es, is supported by all segments of the ceramic tile industry. This has allowed for the Foundation to provide visitors who receive educational training a unique opportunity to visit with TCNA leaders. For more information about CTEF and how to become a corporate sponsor, visit https:// www.ceramictilefoundation.org/ become-a-ctef-corporate-spon- sor-benefits or http://tinyurl.com/ hb4xkkv TheSize unveils tiny house at KBIS 2017 TheSize, Spain-based manufac- turer of sintered compact surfacing brand Neolith (www.neolith), is unveiling a one-of-a-kind booth at the 2017 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando, Florida, January 10-12. For the first time in the brand’s history, Neolith’s booth (W137) will incorporate a luxury, two-unit tiny house, in addition to new decors, thicknesses, and finishes. The tiny house will allow attendees the opportunity to expe- rience all of the different applica- tions of Neolith in one structure – including the countertops, flooring and exterior cladding. At 500 sq. ft., the mobile tiny house is the creation of Neolith and Stone Center, the leading stone distributor in Atlanta, Ga., and features all the amenities of a custom home, including a full-size kitchen, two bedrooms, home theatre, and patio complete with a fully functioning outdoor kitchen. The experiential home, designed 110 TileLetter | January 2017