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NTCA Continues Hands-On Training in March with 21 Free Regional and Workshop Events

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Jackson, MS – The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) continues its commitment to education and workforce development by offering 21 free hands-on 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 ANSI standards 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 opportunities to refine your skills, learn the latest techniques, and connect with industry professionals in your area. Visit NTCATraining.com to find and register for a training session near you today!

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