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On-Demand CEU From Fireclay Tile

The Designer’s Guide To Tile Selection:

  • ASID
  • IDC
  • IIDA
1 Hour

Fireclay Tile VP of Sales Caitlyn Child helps designers choose the right tile for the job — comparing standard and custom options to balance visual impact, budget, lead times, and real-world installation constraints.

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On-Demand CEU From Fireclay Tile
The Designer’s Guide To Tile Selection
  • ASID
  • IDC
  • IIDA
1 Hour
Start Course
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Fireclay Tile VP of Sales Caitlyn Child helps designers choose the right tile for the job — comparing standard and custom options to balance visual impact, budget, lead times, and real-world installation constraints.

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The when, why and how of custom tile
Healthier tile means safer interiors
What’s inside a tile glaze
How custom tile is made
Custom glaze, matched to mood
Color theory for tile selection
Custom capabilities - understanding what's possible

Learning Objectives

  • Identify when and where custom tile solutions enhance health, safety and design intent.
  • Assess environmental impact of custom tile manufacturing.
  • Implement proper specifications for durability and performance.
  • Create spaces that support occupant health through material choices.

Course Summary

In this course, we’ll explore when custom tile makes the biggest design impact — and when standard products are the smarter move. We’ll break down the key decisions that shape cost, lead time, and feasibility (color, glaze, finish, size, edge details, and pattern), then walk through a clear process for turning a concept into a buildable tile spec. Along the way, you’ll learn how to communicate with manufacturers, coordinate with contractors, and keep custom work on track from approvals to installation.
Designing With Custom Tile: When, Why & How
Presented by Fireclay Tile. Exclusively available on-demand on Design Stage.
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To receive credit for today’s on-demand course, you must score at least 80% on the post-class quiz. If you score above 80%, we’ll report your credit to IDCEC and automatically generate a PDF certificate for your records.
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About Fireclay Tile

Fireclay Tile is a tile maker known for handcrafted ceramic and brick tile and a sustainability-first approach to manufacturing. A certified B Corp, the brand emphasizes responsible materials and production— including lead-free glazes and initiatives to reduce and offset its carbon footprint—while offering designers a wide palette of colors, finishes, and formats for residential and commercial projects.
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About Fireclay Tile

Fireclay Tile is a tile maker known for handcrafted ceramic and brick tile and a sustainability-first approach to manufacturing. A certified B Corp, the brand emphasizes responsible materials and production— including lead-free glazes and initiatives to reduce and offset its carbon footprint—while offering designers a wide palette of colors, finishes, and formats for residential and commercial projects.

Ceramic Tile

Brick Tile

Glass Tile

Handpainted Tile

Mosaics

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