Why ceramic tile certification? QUALIFIED LABOR –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– If you’ve been reading the TileLetter for a while, you know that in this Qualified Labor sec- tion, we generally bring you stories of installers who have success- fully completed the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) written and hands- on exams, or sometimes installers who have passed the Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT). Installers talk about what prompted them to pursue certifica- tion, what the experience was like, and how it makes a difference in their business. This month, we take a page – literally – from the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) web- site (find it at http://bit.ly/2sXOLft or visit www.ceramictilefounda- tion.org and search for Why Tile Installation?) – to explore the value of certification for homeowners, A&D professionals, dealers and distributors, and of course tile con- tractors and installers. Been won- dering what the big deal is about certification? Here’s a place to start to get your questions answered. – Lesley Goddin CTI testing at Coverings '17. 50 TileLetter | November 2017