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No Expansion Joints Can Be Stressful (For The Tile, That Is!)
July 10, 2013

All tile installations require expansion joints – no exceptions!  Ceramic tile, porcelain tile, stone tile, [...]

Crack Suppression
May 23, 2013

      Industry standards state that tile cannot be installed over any cracks within [...]

The Problem with Low Bids
March 1, 2013

Low bids have put a lot of contractors out of business. Consumers have also paid [...]

Educating Customers May Lead to More Sales
January 16, 2013

Educating your customers can be the single most important service you provide. It doesn’t matter [...]

The Case for One-Direction Troweling
October 25, 2012

Current thin-set standards require a minimum of 80% thin-set contact for interior dry applications.  For [...]

Donato Pompo Honored with Construction Specifier Magazine Article of the Year Award
October 8, 2012

San Diego, CA – October 4, 2012 – Donato V. Pompo, CTC, CMR, CSI, CDT, [...]

One-sided Thin-set
September 24, 2012

When a tile debonds from a surface, it’s important to take note of where the [...]

To Slope or Not to Slope
August 17, 2012

Water damage in construction is a huge problem and can add up to millions of [...]

Why Online Education is So Important
August 14, 2012

For a clear understanding of the value and benefits of online education, it is extremely [...]

Machu Picchu
June 28, 2012

High in the Andes Mountains of Peru is the ancient city of Machu Picchu, straddled [...]

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Tile Tips
Choosing the Right Tile Size
Choosing the Right Tile Size

If you haven’t already noticed, when you use a large tile in a small room, it makes the room appear bigger.  Some people assume the opposite and want to use smaller tiles in smaller rooms.   It’s important that, as a salesperson or an installer, you make your client aware of this visual anomaly. Read More

About UofCTS

Welcome to the University of Ceramic Tile and Stone, the official training programs for the ceramic tile and natural stone industries!

Our expert trainers have years of hands-on experience in the field. We have developed courses that deliver valuable information about ceramic tile and stone products, installation methods and industry standards through convenient, online, self-paced courses.

Check out these and other training services we offer by clicking on the menu tabs above. Sign up and receive your UofCTS diploma today!

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  • Home
  • Online Courses
    • Overview
    • Course Benefits
    • Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile
    • Understanding the Basics of Natural Stone
    • Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification (English)
    • Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification (Spanish)
    • The Complete Guide on Developing Tile & Stone Specifications with Architects
    • CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide
    • International E-Learning Academy
    • Purchase Courses
  • Certification Programs
    • Certified Specialist
    • Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS)
    • CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide
  • Training Services
    • Overview
    • Classroom, Hands-on
    • Webinars
    • Customized Training
  • Order Now
    • How to Order
    • Volume Discounts
  • About
    • UofCTS
    • Founder
    • Faculty
    • Press
    • Testimonials
    • Inspections
    • Contact
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    • Articles
    • UofCTS Press Releases
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