NTCA Ramps Up Tile Installation Training Sessions
JACKSON, MS -- This September, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is turning up the energy and hitting the road with 26 hands-on learning events in 19 states. With 19 free workshops and seven in-depth regional trainings, NTCA is giving tile professionals a unique opportunity to sharpen their skills, expand their knowledge and connect with peers and experts across the country.
Regional Trainings
NTCA’s Regional Trainings are all-day immersive programs where installers gain practical experience with the latest tools, materials and techniques. These sessions follow ANSI standards and the TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation, ensuring participants leave with actionable skills and confidence to tackle complex installations.
Topics covered this September include:
● Standards-Based Installation of Gauged Porcelain Tile and Slabs
● Substrate Preparation for Large-Format Tile
● Advanced Tile Installation Problem-Solving
Class sizes are limited to 20 to guarantee individualized instruction and hands-on practice. Don’t miss your chance to participate in one of these high-impact trainings:
Date |
Host Name |
City/State |
09/04/25 |
Gramaco |
Savage, MD |
09/05/25 |
Floor & Decor |
Tukwila, WA |
09/11/25 |
Crossville Studios |
Boise, ID |
09/11/25 |
Floor & Decor |
Portland (Scarborough), ME |
09/18/25 |
Floor & Decor |
Elizabeth, NJ |
09/18/25 |
Daltile |
Sacramento, CA |
09/24/25 |
Louisville Tile |
Louisville, KY |
Workshops
NTCA Workshops give tile professionals an efficient, hands-on way to stay current with industry standards, techniques and product innovations. Each free, three-hour session combines live demonstrations, small-group interaction and catered networking. This September’s workshops include topics such as:
● The Ins and Outs of Layout
● Tile Matters: Best Practices for the Pros
● Failures: Could it Be Me?
● Tile Technology: Adhesives
● Tile Technology: Membranes
Check out the September workshops near you:
Date |
Host Name |
City/State |
09/03/25 |
Daltile |
Everett, WA |
09/04/25 |
Daltile |
Farmington Hills, MI |
09/05/25 |
Floor & Decor |
Shelby Township, MI |
09/08/25 |
Daltile |
Eugene, OR |
09/09/25 |
Virginia Tile |
Kansas City, KS |
09/11/25 |
Lewis Floor & Home |
Northbrook, IL |
09/12/25 |
The Tile Shop |
Grand Rapids, MI |
09/16/25 |
The Masonry Center |
Spokane, WA |
09/16/25 |
Daltile |
Williston, VT |
09/17/25 |
The Masonry Center |
Missoula, MT |
09/18/25 |
Daltile |
Honolulu, HI |
09/18/25 |
Emser Tile |
Pineville, NC |
09/18/25 |
Daltile |
Billings, MT |
09/22/25 |
Daltile |
Boise, ID |
09/23/25 |
Louisville Tile |
Lexington, KY |
09/24/25 |
Daltile |
Salt Lake City, UT |
09/24/25 |
Louisville Tile |
Knoxville, TN |
09/25/25 |
Louisville Tile |
Johnson City, TN |
09/30/25 |
Louisville Tile |
West Chester Township, OH |
Get trained. Get connected. Get inspired.
Whether you’re just starting in the tile industry or a seasoned professional, September’s NTCA events offer the perfect mix of practical training, networking and skill-building. Registration is free, but space is limited -- visit NTCATraining.com today to secure your spot.
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