Your Source for Tile Education & Certified Tile Installation Professionals

ARDEX is fully committed to proper installation techniques, training, and education of Tile Installation Professionals. 

As you know, we are based in Germany. The trades in Germany require installers to be certified from Apprentice up through Master Craftsman in their trade. Their skill level demands the best products and technology. In the Americas, we have a wide gambit of skills and no way for homeowners, building owners, property managers, etc. to know the skill level of an installer outside of known references. We fully support the CTI Program and ongoing training/education.

ARDEX has established ARDEX Academy training facilities at each of our manufacturing locations. We continue to expand with future sites in Canada and Mexico.  At pre-pandemic levels, 10,000+ professionals were trained at an ARDEX Academy location. In addition, ARDEX Sales and Technical Services Professionals conduct hundreds of in-field trainings annually at contractor and distributor locations.

ARDEX aligns with the committed installation professional and we provide innovative technology formulated to make their work easier, faster, and more reliable, and it is fully supported and backed by ARDEX.  We feel that CTEF aligns with our mission and commitment to excellence."

Says Tile Industry Materials Supplier Russ Gaetano

You don't become a tile installer or a business owner overnight. It takes time, enthusiasm, pride, reliability, respectfulness, a willingness to learn, and dedication.

No two jobs are the same; each one has its own unique nuances. As a qualified installer, you need to be able to communicate how to deal with those nuances and qualify yourself to not only meet but exceed expectations. 

Being qualified will exponentially increase your value and you will have endless opportunities."

Says Certified Tile Installer #923 Mike Corona

Having each of my installers become Certified Tile Installers was the single biggest thing I could do to prove to homeowners and architects and designers that my company offers true craftsmanship and the ability to perform something that will last a lifetime."

 

Tile Contractor Dan Welch