Tile installation industry standards

Depending on the pace of the student, and without interruption, the course can be completed within 5 to 6 hours. A passing grade enables students to print out a personalized certificate to carry with them, indicating that they have completed the ITS course.

A passing grade enables students to print out a personalized certificate indicating they know and understand the thin-set installation standards and methods. Students will also be able to print out a Student Reference Guide with all of the key information from the course that they can use as a resource. Installers who pass the course and have at least one year experience as a full time tile installer a setter or a finisher can use the ITS acronym next to their name indicating they are ITS Verified by the UofCTS.

The ITS Certificate is only good for two years so installers must retake the updated course every two years in order to stay current with the new industry standards.

The course is available in both English and Spanish and can be completed within about four to five hours, depending on the pace of the student. For more information click on: " CSS". For more information click on: " CTS".

Available Now! My Account Checkout. Site Search. Is this comment offensive? Please tell us why. Restricted Content You must have JavaScript enabled to enjoy a limited number of articles over the next 30 days. Please click here to continue without javascript.. Get our new eMagazine delivered to your inbox every month. The Tile Council also issues a handbook each year that recommends methods for various installations based on ANSI and information derived from other industry sources. National Tile Contractors Association NTCA Membership is comprised of tile contractors, products companies, information providers and others associated with the tiling trades.

NTCA issues technical information for its members and provides practical training in methods and standards at select locations throughout the U. The association publishes Tile Letter magazine on a monthly basis.

As much as is practicable, tile setting standards in the U.