Brekhus Tile & Stone

National Tile Contractors Association - Five-Star Contractor

NTCA Members who acquire Five-Star Company Recognition status must complete a comprehensive application that demonstrates a proven track record of success in tile and stone installation and business management. 

Five-Star Contractors are required to:

• Participate in annual conventions, trade shows and meetings, and must demonstrate adherence to proven industry methods and standards. 
• Provide written documentation supporting their business from vendors, customers, peers and competitors. 
• Maintain a workforce that employs a minimum of ten percent of installers who have successfully completed the Certified Tile Installer test, administered by the Ceramic Tile Education. 

The tile industry believes strongly in the quality of workmanship offered by NTCA Five-Star Contractors.  Many manufacturers recommend Five Star contractors to their customers on challenging projects, and in 2012, language recommending qualified labor and in particular NTCA Five-Star Contractors, was approved and inserted into the Tile Council of North America Handbook for tile and stone specification and installation.

Brekhus is one of only two NTCA Five-Star Contractors in Colorado.

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation - Certified Tile Installer (CTI)

The Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program is a comprehensive testing of the skills and knowledge of experienced tile installers which includes a multiple-choice exam and a hands-on test. Both are based on current industry standards and best practices for producing a sound installation that exhibits good workmanship. The tests require that both the observable and non-observable characteristics of a finished installation are executed properly.