February 27, Jackson, MS – The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) continues its commitment to education and workforce development by offering 21 free hands-on tile installation training events across the country this March. This includes 6 Regional Training sessions in 4 states and 15 interactive Workshops in 8 states, providing tile installers and industry professionals with valuable learning opportunities.
NTCA Regional Training: In-Depth, Hands-On Education
NTCA’s Regional Training programs offer an all-day, immersive experience where installers refine their skills using advanced tools, materials, and techniques. These solution-based sessions align with tile installation standards from ANSI and the TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation to ensure best practices. Topics for 2025 include:
- Standards-Based Installation of Gauged Porcelain Tile and Gauged Porcelain Tile Slabs
- Substrate Preparation and Large-Format Tile
- Substrate Preparation GPTP
Class sizes are limited to 20 participants to ensure personalized instruction and optimal learning experiences.
Save the date for one of these 6 NTCA Regional Trainings across 4 states (TN, GA, CA, FL) in March:
DATE HOST LOCATION
| 3/6 | BPI | Knoxville, Tn |
| 3/13 | Floor & Decor | Austell, GA |
| 3/13 | Floor & Decor | Rancho Cordova, CA |
| 3/20 | Floor & Decor | Daytona, FL |
| 3/25 | Daltile | Union City, CA |
| 3/27 | Floor & Decor | Fort Myers, FL |
NTCA Workshops: Practical Training for Every Installer
NTCA’s Workshops are designed to keep installers updated on industry standards, techniques, and product innovations. This year’s NTCA Workshops focus on current challenges and advancements in the tile industry. Topics include:
- The Ins and Outs of Layout
- Tile Matters: Best Practices for the Pros
- Failures: Could it Be Me?
- Tile Technology: Adhesives
- Tile Technology: Membranes
These free, 3-hour Workshops combine standards-based instruction, live demonstrations, and networking opportunities with a catered meal and the opportunity to meet with local vendors. Workshops cover essential methods outlined in the TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation.
Save the date for one of these 15 NTCA Workshops across 8 states (TN, CA, VA, GA, NV, MD, DE, NJ, FL)
in March:
DATE HOST LOCATION
| 3/4 | The Tile Shop | Franklin, TN |
| 3/10 | Floor & Decor | Roseville, CA |
| 3/11 | Daltile | Manassas, VA |
| 3/11 | Floor & Decor | Burlingame, CA |
| 3/11 | Floor & Decor | Columbus, GA |
| 3/11 | Floor & Decor | Reno, NV |
| 3/12 | Daltile | San Jose, CA |
| 3/12 | Floor & Decor | Parkville, MD |
| 3/13 | Daltile | Wilmington, DE |
| 3/18 | Avalon Flooring | Wilmington, DE |
| 3/18 | Daltile | Orlando, FL |
| 3/19 | Avalon Flooring | Egg Harbor Township, NJ |
| 3/20 | TileBar | Burlington, NJ |
| 3/25 | Floor & Decor | Sarasota, FL |
| 3/31 | MSI | Austell, GA |
Don’t miss out on these free tile installation training opportunities to refine your skills, learn the latest techniques, keep up with the latest tile installation standards and connect with industry professionals in your area. Visit NTCATraining.com to find and register for a training session near you today!
