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Continuing education and training for highly-experienced tile professionals
Mark Heinlein, NTCA Training Director, with Connie Heinlein, Training Assistant Extraordinaire
I am honored to be an NTCA Trainer for our members and the tile industry....
Walls, floors and showers get upgrades in majority of bathroom refreshes, Houzz study finds
The Houzz 2020 Bathroom Trends Study reveals popular features, styles and colors
Wall finishes, floors and showers are near the top of the list of...
Derrik Shakespear busybusy
As a leading trade association in the flooring industry, the National Tile Contractors Association is constantly looking for new programs and services to bring...
Are tight miters the right miters for your project?
Sharp corners, especially in shower installations, can be safety hazards for end users
Mitering: a hallmark of a tile installation and a craftsperson’s skill. The...
Oregon contractor chooses education, certification and community to build a business of excellence
Davis Solutions, Lebanon, Ore.
My name is Robert Davis, Owner of Davis Solutions in Lebanon, Oregon. On Instagram I am @tiling.the.world and my Facebook page is...
Leading the industry in a changing world
Normally I like to call this article a year in review, and then share with our readers what the National Tile Contractors Association is...
BIANCO: Combining award-worthy design with the taste of Italy
Bianco is a gorgeous restaurant serving mouthwatering Italian cuisine in the heart of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Natural lighting shines in from floor-to-ceiling windows, industrial...
Looking with hopeful anticipation to turning the page and welcoming 2021
“An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.” ...
NTCA – giving you a voice and a presence
“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.” – Malala Yousafzai
November is a watershed time for our country. Unless you are living under...
Keeping you informed
As Publisher of TileLetter and Executive Director of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), I have enjoyed interviewing a variety of guests from all...
TECH – keeping you on top of technological trends
“Our future success is directly proportional to our ability to understand, adopt and integrate new technology into our work.” – Sukant Ratnakar, author
For my letter...
CUSTOM system maintains high standards at the University of Wyoming
Located on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, the University of Wyoming has a reputation as one of the most beautiful college campuses...
One-to-One: Heidi Martin, United Tile
For over 50 years United Tile, a leading distributor in the Pacific Northwest, has offered the most comprehensive and creative selection of tile stone...
Women in Tile 2020
Embracing challenge, creativity, and change while wielding empathy and experience – women's recipe for success
In our world, there is always the opportunity to embrace diversity....
Gender has nothing on the curation of powerful and unique mosaic designs
Angie Halford Ré is the founder and owner of award-winning Unique Mosaics, LLC, a global and nationally-recognized custom mosaic tile artwork studio located in...
Championing women
“To love what you do and feel like it matters, how could anything be more fun?” – Katherine Graham, publisher of the Washington Post, first American female Fortune...
Where there’s tile, there’s beauty
Life can be beautiful. Maybe you’re not feeling that so much this year, but it’s my observation that where there’s tile, there’s beauty!
This month’s...
Dave Gobis, part 2 industry icon and NTCA Recognized Consultant
The first part of this One-to-One that NTCA Executive Director Bart Bettiga conducted with industry legend and NTCA Recognized Consultant Dave Gobis was published...
MAPEI’s total solutions for luxury living in Honolulu
The Park Lane Ala Moana is an ultra-luxurious, low-rise set of condominiums located in Honolulu, HI. Nestled on 7.3 acres, the multimillion-dollar complex houses...
The butterfly effect: Monarch migration mural by ALMA Summer Institute transforms convention center
Young apprentices create and install colorful handmade mosaics that inspire, celebrate and honor
Back in 2015, TileLetter covered the Albuquerque ALMA (Apprenticeships for Leaders in...