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Tile Person of the Year and Joe A. Tarver Award bestowed by NTCA at Coverings 2018
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the world's largest tile contractor association, recognized industry leaders at its Annual Awards Ceremony, during Coverings 2018 on...
NTCA Announces Recipients of the Tom Ade Scholarship Award at Coverings 2018
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the world's largest tile contractor association, announced recipients of its Tom Ade Scholarship Award at Coverings 2018.
This program...
Member Spotlight – May 2018 – Rogers Tile Company
Springfield, Mo., contractor values vouchers, technical assistance
Kerry Rogers, in business 40 years, trained NTCA trainer/presenter Robb Roderick as a helper
By Lesley Goddin
Forty years ago, a...
NTCA appoints 2018’s first NTCA Five-Star Contractor
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the world's largest tile contractor association, announced the acceptance of Northern California Tile & Stone Inc. (NCTS), Sacramento,...
NTCA Five Star Contractors showcase creativity at Coverings’ Installation Design Showcase
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the world's largest tile contractor association, will have its Five Star Contractors participating in the Installation Design Showcase...
Member Spotlight – Gemini Home Remodeling – April 2018
Third generation tile setter carries on a tradition of quality and artistry
Gemini Home Remodeling
Yardley, PA
Jon Vanarthos started Gemini Home Remodeling three years ago with one additional employee,...
Member Spotlight – Coverings 2018
Dutchess County Tile lays the foundation for the next generation of tile setters
“The greatest joy of being a tile contractor is an easy one:...
NTCA starts Kris Nardone on the path towards certification
In the summer of ’17, Kris Nardone, owner of K_Nardone Custom Tile Work, Kennesaw, Ga., became Certified Tile Installer #1364, at a Certified Tile...
Five Star Contractor Spotlight – March 2018
Premier Tile & Marble, Gardena, Calif.
High-profile projects get a professional Five Star Contractor touch
Greg Games, the owner and president of Premier Tile, began his...
New Facebook group established for Spanish-speaking tile installers/Se ha establecido una nueva página en Facebook para instaladores de habla hispana.
In NTCA’s continuing effort to promote information, education, camaraderie and networking among tile installers, NTCA’s Technical Trainer Luis Bautista recently established a Facebook page...
Memphis Tile and Marble Co., celebrates its 50th anniversary
Today, February 7, 2018, Memphis Tile and Marble Co., celebrates its 50th anniversary.
“We are excited about the milestone and look forward to many more...
50th Five Star Contractor Member – Trostrud Mosaic & Tile Co.
Trostrud Mosaic & Tile Co., Inc., was founded in 1929 by Earl J. Trostrud Sr., originally concentrating primarily on residential construction as it worked...
Ringing in the new year with new educational opportunities
As we start a new year, each of us typically reflects on the previous year and then decides to make resolutions that hopefully we...
The building blocks of a NTCA Five Star Contractor
As I wrap up my first year on the job as the NTCA Five Star Contractor Program Director I have been reflecting on some...
Member Spotlight – January 2018 – H.J. Martin and Son
H.J. Martin and Son
Green Bay, Wis.
www.hjmartin.com
Lots of good things get their start in the garage. Bands, science projects, and in this case the company...
Sark Tile supports education by hosting NTCA Workshop and CTI exam
Sark Tile, based in Lincoln, Neb., hosted NTCA Tile & Stone Workshop in October 2017. This is a groundbreaking event, since it’s the first...
NTCA Trainer/Presenter Robb Roderick heading to first 2018 NTCA Workshop in Anaheim
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – NTCA Trainer/Presenter Robb Roderick drove through Albuquerque, NM today on his way to the association’s first 2018 western swing workshop, located...