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NTCA brings 28 Workshops and 8 Regional Trainings to tile installers this October

[Jackson, MS, September 26] – The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is excited to announce its October lineup, offering tile installers and industry professionals 28 workshops and eight regional training sessions across 17 states. These events, all free of charge, reflect our commitment to elevating the standards of tile craftsmanship and providing ongoing educational opportunities to the industry.

NTCA’s workshops and training programs are free to attend.

NTCA’s October schedule marks a significant growth from last year, and it’s proud to expand these hands-on learning experiences for professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of tile installation best practices, standards, and emerging trends. NTCA’s goal is to empower tile installers with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in a constantly evolving industry, while also fostering meaningful connections between participants and industry experts.

Each workshop and regional training will be led by NTCA’s highly experienced Technical Trainers, ensuring that attendees receive top-tier instruction and insights. With the support of NTCA’s generous sponsors, these events are completely free to attend, making them accessible to professionals across the country.

Workshops: Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin

The workshops, spanning three hours in the afternoon or evening, are open to tile installers, contractors, sales personnel, and members of the architecture and design community. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive learning environment to connect with peers and industry experts during the workshops, providing time for networking and knowledge exchange. Meals will be provided and there will be chances to win valuable prizes.

The workshops will focus on important topics including:

  • Ins and Outs of Layout for Contractors
  • Tile Matters – Best Practices for the Pros
  • Failures – Could It Be Me?
  • Tile Technology – Membranes

Save the Date for one of these NTCA Workshops at these locations in October:

Date     Host                                                Location

10/1     Louisville Tile                          Wyoming, MI

10/1     The Tile Shop                          Plymouth, MN

10/2     Louisville Tile                          Fort Wayne, IN

10/2     Daltile                                      Bend, OR

10/3     Louisville Tile                          South Bend, IN

10/9     Louisville Tile                          Fishers, IN

10/9     Daltile                                      Reno, NV

10/10   Louisville Tile                          Darmstadt, IN

10/10   Ceramic Tile Design                San Rafael, CA

10/15   Daltile                                      Loxley, AL

10/15   Floor & Decor                          Ft. Worth, TX

10/16   Daltile                                      Jackson, MS

10/16   Daltile                                      Waco, TX

10/17   Daltile                                      Memphis, TN

10/17   The Tile Shop                          The Woodlands, TX

10/18   Floor & Decor                          Hendersonville, TN

10/22   Virginia Tile                             Indianapolis, IN

10/22   Floor & Decor                          Humble, TX

10/23   Floor & Decor                          Reynoldsburg, OH

10/23   Floor & Decor                          Baton Rouge, LA

10/23   The Tile Shop                          Naperville, IL

10/24   Virginia Tile                             Brooklyn Heights, OH

10/24   Daltile                                      New Orleans, LA

10/24   Floor & Decor                          Deerfield, IL

10/28   Virginia Tile                             Plymouth, MN

10/29   Cisco                                       Clearwater, FL

10/30   21st Century Tile                     Butler, WI

10/30   Shoreline Flooring Supplies    Fort Myers, FL

 Regional Trainings: Missouri, Illinois, Nebraska, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin

Regional Training sessions offer tile installers an immersive, all-day experience to hone their skills using both traditional and cutting-edge tools, materials, and techniques. These hands-on sessions are designed to empower participants with practical knowledge rooted in ANSI standards and methods outlined in the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation. The NTCA Reference Manual serves as a guiding resource throughout the training.

NTCA Regional Trainings offer a full-day, immersive experience.

The sessions are carefully crafted to provide solutions-based training, addressing real-world challenges faced by tile installers. The content is aligned with industry standards and methods, ensuring relevance and applicability. To maximize the learning experience, each session is limited to 20 participants. Attendees will receive a document of course completion upon successfully concluding the training session.

Topics for the October Regional Trainings include:

  • The GPTP/Slabs Training equips you to install porcelain panels with confidence and accuracy. Learn new tile industry standards and methods for installing GPTP, how GPTP is made, where it can be used, and special tools, setting materials and techniques required to install it.
  • The Substrate Preparation and Large-Format Tile Training will show you how to use the ANSI A 108 standards and TCNA Handbook to address real world challenges in hands-on installations focusing on substrate examination and preparation for setting large-format tile.

Save the date for one of these NTCA Regional Trainings at these locations in October:

Date     Host                                                Location

10/2     Floor & Decor              Shelby Township, MI

10/9     Virginia Tile                 Elk Grove Village, IL

10/11   Floor & Decor              Brookfield, WI

10/16   Floor & Decor              Omaha, NE

10/18   Platform Surfaces        Bensenville, IL

10/23   Floor & Decor              North Richland Hills, TX

10/25   Floor & Decor              St. Louis, MO

10/30   BPI                              Memphis, TN

Don’t miss these opportunities to elevate your skills, expand your network, and stay at the forefront of industry standards. All workshops and regional trainings are open to anyone interested in enhancing their skills. NTCA membership is not required. Dates and time listed above are subject to change, for the most up-to-date information on each event and to register, visit NTCAtraining.com, or click https://bit.ly/3TsR8Tk to visit the NTCA Event Calendar.

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About NTCA

Established in 1947, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to the professional installation of ceramic tile and natural stone. It is widely recognized as the largest and most respected tile contractors’ association in the world. For those seeking to improve their tile business, NTCA provides unparalleled educational experiences, supportive peer interaction, unique cost-savings programs, and a commitment to help develop the skills needed to improve your work, recruit, train, and manage your employees, and ultimately, make your business more profitable. Find out more at www.tile-assn.com.

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