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Scott Carothers

Scott Carothers

Scott Carothers is the Director of Certification and Training for the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation headquartered in Pendleton, SC, and is responsible for the creation of the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program, is involved in the creation of the new Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program as well as providing training to others in the tile industry. He has been involved in the ceramic tile industry for over 33 years and was the owner of a successful retail firm prior to coming to CTEF. He has served as President of the NTCA, Chairman of the NTCA Technical Committee and named the NTCA Tile Person of the Year in 2005. He is a voting member of the ANSI and the TCNA Handbook committees. He may be contacted at 864-222-2131 or scott@tilecareer.com.

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Technical Focus

Why 95% Mortar Coverage is Necessary on Shower Walls

Cutting corners in a shower or bathtub tile installation can result in a large expense and more labor
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Scott Carothers
January 24, 2023
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Why you need full mortar coverage on your shower walls.


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Why 95% Mortar Coverage is Necessary on Shower Walls

Cutting corners in a shower or bathtub tile installation can result in a large expense and more labor
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Scott Carothers
December 14, 2022
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Cutting corners in a shower or bathtub tile installation can result in a large expense and more labor.


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Instructions to Follow for Successful Tile Outside Corner Cuts

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Scott Carothers
November 29, 2022
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The skill and experience of the installer plays a key role in the process of a successful tile installation -- especially when tile cutting is involved.



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What to Know About Installing Tile Over Existing Substrates

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Scott Carothers
October 17, 2022
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Many times, tile installers, both residential and commercial, are asked to install tile over questionable substrates.


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Eliminating Squeeze Up from Mosaic Tile Installations

Learn from an industry expert how to correct the age-old problem known as thinset mortar squeeze up between each tile
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Scott Carothers
April 6, 2022
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Learn from an industry expert how to correct the age-old problem known as thinset mortar squeeze up between each tile.


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Thin Porcelain Tile is No Longer
Technical Focus

Thin Porcelain Tile is no longer…

With a draft document for this product now in place and soon to be reviewed and balloted, TPT as we have known it will soon be changing
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Scott Carothers
November 10, 2016
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The tile industry has talked about the market entrance and acceptance of an imported product which has had a myriad of names such as thin tiles, porcelain tile panels, and what the current Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook refers to as “reduced thickness porcelain tiles.”


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Technical Focus

Bath and shower installations: learn from experience

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Scott Carothers
September 1, 2016
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A ceramic tile stall shower or tub surround is installed to meet several consumer goals.
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Technical Focus

What are crack isolation membranes and how are they used?

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Scott Carothers
July 1, 2016
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Crack isolation membranes can many times eliminate the problem of a questionable substrate if they are used correctly.
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Technical Focus

The proper underlayment can fill the need correctly

A successful tile installation is contingent on its foundation, which means it is crucial to determine the condition of the subfloor and substrate and what appropriate underlayment is required
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Scott Carothers
May 13, 2016
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For a beautiful and long-lasting tile installation, every facet of the job needs to be completed properly according to tile industry standards and best practices.
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Reduced Thickness Porcelain Tiles

Changes and confusion in the marketplace

Known widely in the tile industry as “Thin Porcelain Tile” or “TPT,” a material standard is in the process of being established to define what this category includes and does not include
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Scott Carothers
November 4, 2015
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One thing in life is certain and that is change.


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