Flowood, MS, September 25, 2026 — Trick or treat is a fun Halloween activity for kiddos, but it’s not the kind of chance you want to take on your tile jobs. Dial in your skills with standards-based training programs from NTCA this October. Channel valuable wisdom to uplevel your knowledge from NTCA trainers and industry experts during NTCA’s 8 regional programs and 22 free evening workshops.
Conjure up practical experience with 8 regional programs in 6 states
NTCA’s daylong, immersive Regional Training programs give installers practical experience with the latest tools, materials, and techniques in accordance with ANSI standards and TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation methods. NTCA’s spirited trainers will share new techniques and show how to implement them according to standards.
October NTCA Regional Programs focus on:
- Interior Installation of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs (GPTP/S)
- Substrate Preparation and Tile Industry Standards for Installation of Large-Format Tile (LFT)
Attend one of these regional training sessions near you:
Class sizes are limited to 20 to guarantee individualized instruction and hands-on practice. These comprehensive trainings include supplies, so registration requires a $50 fee that is returned to participants at the end of the completed class.
22 NTCA Workshops across 14 states enchant with education, food, fun, and hands-on demos
Invest three hours of your time at an NTCA Workshop and come away with a treasure trove of industry standards information, techniques, and product innovations. Each free NTCA Workshop combines classroom instruction, live demonstrations, small-group interaction, catered networking time, and a chance to receive prizes and giveaways.
NTCA Workshops this October include these topics:
- Tile Matters: Best Practices for the Pros
- Failures, Could it be Me?
- Tile Technology: Membranes
- Tile Technology: Adhesives
- Foundations of Wet Areas
Plan to attend an October workshop near you:
All NTCA training events are designed first and foremost for contractors and installers but are open to the entire tile industry. Workshops with an AIA designation mean the content qualifies for CEU credit. Those AIA-approved components are added to provide additional value for attendees such as architects, designers, and specifiers, while still keeping the contractor experience at the core of the training. Broadening education across the industry ultimately strengthens everyone involved.
The NTCA online calendar makes it easy to locate a training program near you
Visit the calendar at NTCATraining.com to find out more about the training programs. Space is limited. Workshops and regional training programs offer the perfect mix of practical training, networking, and skill-building for veteran and novice tile installers alike.
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.
