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NTCA Offers 17 Workshops and Eight Regional Trainings in April

NTCA Empowers Tile Installers with 17 Workshops and Eight Regional Trainings in April
April 9, 2024

NTCA Trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings — nearly double the number provided in 2023. This initiative aims to equip industry professionals with new skills and knowledge while fostering connections with peers and industry experts. The workshops and regional trainings are free and are made possible through the generous support of sponsors dedicated to elevating the industry through education. 

Each workshop and regional training will be presented by NTCA Technical Trainers, individuals with extensive experience in tile installation, ensuring that participants receive firsthand knowledge from seasoned professionals. 

Workshops: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Georgia, Oregon and Virginia 

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 and gain insights into standards-based installation practices. Attendees will have the opportunity 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 one of the following topics:

  • Tile Technology – Membranes 
  • The Ins and Outs of Layout for Contractors
  • Tile Matters - Best Practices for the Pros
  • Failure - Could it Be Me? 

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

DATE             HOST                         LOCATION 

4/2                   The Tile Shop             Springfield, VA 

4/3                   Floor & Decor            Chesterfield, VA  

4/9                   Daltile                         Tulsa, OK  

4/10                 Daltile                         Springfield, MO  

4/11                 Daltile                         St. Louis, MO  

4/16                 Floor & Decor            Conyers, GA  

4/16                 Daltile                         Chicago, IL 

4/18                 Ceramic Tile Design   San Rafael, CA  

4/18                 Floor & Decor            Indianapolis, IN  

4/18                 Floor & Decor            Sharpsburg, GA  

4/23                 Daltile                         Evansville, IN  

4/23                 Daltile                         Sacramento, CA  

4/24                 Floor & Decor            Lexington, KY  

4/25                 Floor & Decor            Hillard, OH  

4/26                 Floor & Decor            Lombard, IL  

4/30                 Daltile                         Portland, OR  

4/30                 Gulf Tile                     Tampa, FL 

Regional Trainings: Indiana, California, Georgia, Ohio, Tennessee and Oregon 

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. 

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, validating their commitment to professional development. 

Topics for the February 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 April: 

DATE             HOST                         LOCATION 

4/3                   Virginia Tile               Indianapolis, IN  

4/5                   Floor & Decor            San Diego, CA  

4/11                 Specialty Tile              Norcross, GA  

4/17                 Virginia Tile               Brooklyn Heights, OH  

4/17                 Daltile                         San Leandro, CA  

4/22                 Floor & Decor            Rocklin, CA  

4/24                 BPI                              Memphis, TN  

4/29                 United Tile                  Portland, OR 

Don't miss these opportunities to elevate your skills, expand your network and stay at the forefront of industry standards. Dates and time listed above are subject to change, for the most up-to-date information on each event and to register, visit www.NTCAtraining.com. 

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