JACKSON, MS -- The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is hitting the road this July with 15 interactive training events in 11 states. With eight free workshops and seven intensive regional trainings, NTCA continues its mission to empower tile professionals with cutting-edge knowledge, practical skills and the latest installation standards -- all designed to help them grow their craft and their business.

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 experience. Save the date for one of these NTCA Regional Trainings in July:

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 three-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 workshops in July:

Visit NTCATraining.com for the most up to date information and to register for a training session near you.