The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) continues to lead the tile industry in professional development, offering 300+ training and educational opportunities in 2025. This includes over 85 Regional Training sessions and 218 Workshops, with more programs being added throughout the year. These sessions are designed to provide tile installers and industry professionals with invaluable hands-on experience, technical knowledge, and networking opportunities. For February, the NTCA will present 20 workshops and eight regional trainings across 14 states. 

Workshops: Hands-On Training for Tile Professionals
 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 and the ANSI Standards for Ceramic Tile Installation. 

Exclusive Giveaway Opportunity
By checking in at any Workshop through NTCA’s QR code system, attendees are automatically entered into a quarterly giveaway sponsored by Stabila. Winners will receive a premium set of Stabila R Beam levels, reinforcing their commitment to precision and excellence.  

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

2/4    Daltile                                     Harrison, NY

2/4    Floor & Decor                         Kansas City, MO

2/5    Floor & Decor                         Tulsa, OK

2/6    Daltile                                     Oklahoma City, OK

2/11   Floor & Decor                         Parsippany, NJ

2/12   Daltile                                     Cherry Hill, NJ

2/12   Daltile                                     Harahan, LA

2/12   Daltile                                     Huntsville, AL

2/13   Daltile                                     Birmingham, AL

2/13   Daltile                                     Baton Rouge, LA

2/13   The Tile Shop                         Springfield, VA

2/18   Floor & Decor                         Houston, TX

2/18   Architessa                              Baltimore, MD

2/19   Floor & Decor                         Cedar Park, TX

2/19   Floor & Decor                         Arlington, TX

2/20   The Tile Shop                         Dallas, TX

2/20   Floor & Decor                         Plano, TX

2/25   Daltile                                     Knightdale, NC

2/27   Daltile                                     San Francisco, CA                           

Regional Training Programs: All-Day Learning with Industry Experts
NTCA’s Regional Training sessions offer all-day, hands-on instruction for tile installers, focusing on advanced skills with state-of-the-art tools, materials, and techniques. These solutions-based training sessions align with ANSI standards and the TCNA Handbook, with guidance from the NTCA Reference Manual. 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 NTCA Regional Trainings at these locations in February:

2/6    Floor & Decor                         Metairie, LA

2/6    Floor & Decor                         Danbury, CT

2/11   Floor & Decor                         Houston, TX

2/13   Floor & Decor                         Avon, MA

2/20   BPI                                Dallas, TX

2/20   Daltile                                     Sterling, VA

2/26   Floor & Decor                         Mesa, AZ

2/27   Mosaic Tile                    Greensboro, NC

Locate NTCA Training Events Near You
 Finding an NTCA training event has never been easier. By visiting NTCATraining.com, you can:

• Use the interactive map to locate Workshops (blue) and Regional Training sessions (red) in your area, complete with details such as dates, sponsors, hosts, and addresses.
• Browse the Events Calendar for a chronological listing of upcoming training events, with the ability to register for the program that suits your needs.