{"product_id":"missouri-hard-tile-and-stone-contractor-books-courses-rental-package","title":"Alabama Hard Tile and Stone Contractor - Books \u0026 Courses Rental Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAlabama Hard Tile and Stone Contractor - Books \u0026amp; Courses Rental Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re pursuing the Alabama Hard Tile and Stone Contractor classification, this Books \u0026amp; Courses Rental Package is built to help you prepare with the same core references used to develop the PSI trade exam—plus the required Alabama Business \u0026amp; Project Management book for your business exam. Everything is organized around how you’ll actually use materials on test day: locating answers quickly, understanding installation standards, and building the confidence that comes from practicing with the right references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is ideal for contractors who prefer to rent the books rather than purchase a full library up front. You’ll receive the trade references for tile and stone installation, OSHA safety standards used for exam questions, and the NASCLA Alabama business book (highlighted and tabbed) so you can study efficiently and stay focused on what matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 18px; margin: 18px 0; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRental Book Set for the Alabama Hard Tile and Stone Contractor trade exam\u003c\/strong\u003e (the references used to create the exam questions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Project Management Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition (Highlighted and Tabbed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months of course access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsed Copy Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSetting Tile, 1995 (USED)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003ePricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefundable Deposit:\u003c\/strong\u003e $400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Due Today:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,420\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe refundable deposit helps protect the rental inventory and is intended to be returned based on the rental return terms for your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlabama contractor testing is administered through PSI for the State Licensing Board for General Contractors. For this classification, you will typically be responsible for passing both a trade exam and a business exam after the Board approves your eligibility to test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard Tile and Stone Contractor (Trade Exam):\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 questions, 120 minutes, 70% required to pass (35 correct).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness and Project Management (Business Exam):\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 questions, 120 minutes, 70% required to pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam Fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $96 per examination (each registration).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth exams are designed to evaluate practical decision-making: selecting correct installation methods, interpreting standards, reading plans, applying safety rules, and handling core business responsibilities that Alabama expects contractors to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alabama Hard Tile and Stone Contractor trade exam is an \u003cstrong\u003eopen book\u003c\/strong\u003e examination. The Alabama Business \u0026amp; Project Management exam is also \u003cstrong\u003eopen book\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because these are open-book exams, your score is strongly influenced by how quickly you can navigate the references—knowing where to look, how chapters are organized, and how key terms are indexed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant note for exam-day use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allowed references may be highlighted, underlined, and\/or indexed, but they must be otherwise unmarked (no writing). References may be tabbed\/indexed with permanent tabs only; temporary tabs (such as sticky notes) are not allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLicensing and testing for Alabama general contractor classifications follows a Board-to-testing workflow. While your specific application path depends on your company structure and classification, the exam process generally follows these steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequest the appropriate license application\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit your completed application\u003c\/strong\u003e to the Board for review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive eligibility approval\u003c\/strong\u003e (eligibility to test is determined by the Board).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegister and schedule your PSI exams\u003c\/strong\u003e once approved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePass both required exams\u003c\/strong\u003e (Trade + Business) for your classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete any remaining Board steps\u003c\/strong\u003e needed to finalize licensure after testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package focuses on what you can control right now: preparing for the exams with the correct references and a study structure that supports efficient, open-book performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlabama State law requires contractors in covered classifications to be licensed and regulated by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, and eligibility to sit for the examination is determined by the Board. In other words, the exam is a key milestone—but it’s part of a larger licensing process managed by the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause requirements can vary by applicant and classification, most candidates should be prepared for a process that includes Board application review, exam eligibility approval, PSI test scheduling, and successful completion of the required exams. This rental package supports the exam portion of that journey by providing the references used to develop the Hard Tile and Stone exam, plus the NASCLA Alabama business reference for the Business \u0026amp; Project Management exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA foundational safety reference used for exam questions on safety and employee protection. This is where you’ll confirm compliant practices, definitions, and required protections that show up in trade exam scenarios.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Builders Guide to Floors, 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports floor-related knowledge that connects to substrate readiness, underlayment considerations, and best practices that impact tile performance and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Setting Tile, 1995 (USED)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical, hands-on tile reference that helps connect real-world installation methods to the kinds of jobsite decisions that appear in trade exam questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: ANSI A108\/A118\/A136.1:2017, American National Standard Specifications for the Installation of Ceramic Tile, 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe core installation standard for ceramic tile methods and material requirements. This is a key reference for correct procedures, acceptable tolerances, and industry-defined installation specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation, 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA widely used tile handbook that supports correct system selection, installation details, and method-based decision-making across ceramic, glass, and stone applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Alabama General - 3rd Edition (Highlighted and Tabbed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe required open-book reference for the Alabama Business \u0026amp; Project Management exam. The highlighted and tabbed format helps you locate answers faster during study and on exam day.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hard Tile and Stone Contractor trade exam content outline includes the knowledge areas below. These categories help you focus your studying and organize practice sessions around how PSI distributes questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Knowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e (4 items)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e (4 items)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior Tile Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e (4 items)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTile Cutting and Drilling\u003c\/strong\u003e (2 items)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor Tile Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e (15 items)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShower Pans\u003c\/strong\u003e (10 items, including seats, shelves, accessories, and troubleshooting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShower or Tub Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e (3 items)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTile and Marble Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e (2 items)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety and Employee Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e (6 items)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to study smart with open-book references:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-book does not mean “easy book.” The exam clock moves fast, so your goal is to reduce search time. 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Over a week or two, you’ll build a reliable instinct for where information lives, which is exactly what open-book exams reward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep is built for contractors who want a clear, organized path from “I need to pass these exams” to “I’m ready to test with confidence.” Instead of piecing together random materials and hoping they match the exam, you get a reference set aligned with the PSI exam structure—so your study time stays focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s how this package supports your preparation in a realistic, contractor-friendly way:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy organization that matches the exam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your prep stays centered on the actual content outline and the references used to develop the exam questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference navigation skills for open-book testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The goal isn’t to memorize every detail—it’s to become fast and accurate at finding the right information under time pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-focused review:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tile and stone references help you reinforce correct installation standards, method selection, troubleshooting thinking, and safety practices that show up on the exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness exam readiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included NASCLA Alabama 3rd Edition (highlighted and tabbed) supports efficient study for the Business \u0026amp; Project Management exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfidence through repetition:\u003c\/strong\u003e When you practice with the same books you’ll use on exam day, you reduce surprises and build consistency in how you approach questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the Alabama Hard Tile and Stone Contractor exam open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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This package includes those titles as rentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre highlighted and tabbed books allowed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences may be highlighted, underlined, and\/or indexed, and they may be tabbed with permanent tabs only. The books must be otherwise unmarked (no writing), and temporary tabs such as sticky notes are not allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this package include the NASCLA Alabama business book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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