NTCA Unveils March 2025 Regional Training Schedule

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 six regional training sessions in four states and 15 interactive workshops in eight states, providing tile installers and industry professionals with valuable learning opportunities.

NTCA Regional Training: In-Depth, Hands-On Education 

The 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 six NTCA Regional Trainings across four states (TN, GA, CA, FL) in March:

DATE        HOST                 LOCATION

3/6             BPI                    Knoxville, Tennessee

3/13           Floor & Decor    Austell, Georgia

3/13           Floor & Decor    Rancho Cordova, California

3/20           Floor & Decor    Daytona, Florida

3/25           Daltile                Union City, California

3/27           Floor & Decor    Fort Myers, Florida

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, 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 15 NTCA Workshops across eight states (TN, CA, VA, GA, NV, MD, DE, NJ, FL) in March:

DATE           HOST                 LOCATION

3/4               The Tile Shop    Franklin, Tennessee

3/10             Floor & Decor    Roseville, California

3/11              Daltile               Manassas, Virginia

3/11              Floor & Decor    Burlingame, California

3/11              Floor & Decor    Columbus, Georgia

3/11              Floor & Decor    Reno, Nevada

3/12              Daltile                San Jose, California

3/12              Floor & Decor    Parkville, Maryland

3/13              Daltile                Wilmington, Detroit

3/18              Avalon Flooring    Wilmington, Detroit

3/18              Daltile                 Orlando, Florida

3/19              Avalon Flooring    Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

3/20             TileBar                 Burlington, New Jersey

3/25             Floor & Decor      Sarasota, Florida

3/31              MSI                     Austell, Georgia

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.