National Tile Contractors Association Regional Training and Workshops at Floor & Decor
Classes
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Roswell, GA - Regional Interior Installation of GPTP/Slab
Attendees will learn the tile industry standards with a focus on the new standards and methods for installing Gauged Porcelain Tile and Panels (GPTP). Learn how it is made, where it can be used for and the special tools, setting materials and techniques required to install it. This will teach you Use of ANSI A108.19 to install Gauged Porcelain Tile and Panels. Proper Use of specialty tools and setting materials to install GPTP and Working with a team to install GPTP.
January 15, 8:00 AM at Roswell
610 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076
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Memphis, TN - Substrate Prep & Industry Standards Large Format Tile
Attendees will learn how to use the ANSI A108 standards and the TCNA Handbook to address real world challenges in hands-on installations focusing on substrate examination and preparation for setting large format tile.
January 15, 8:00am at Memphis
5234 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38122
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Riviera Beach, FL - Tile Technology – Adhesives
Adhesives for tile come in many forms, each designed for specific applications, and selecting the right product can be difficult. This workshop explains the key properties of adhesives, how they work, and how to match the correct product to each installation. Trowels act as gauges for adhesive application, and participants will learn how to correctly pair a variety of trowel designs with specific adhesives and tile formats. The session emphasizes efficiency, performance of adhesives, and the use of lippage control devices, giving attendees the tools to meet or exceed recognized industry coverage standards in both wet and dry installations.
January 27, 5:00pm at Riviera Beach
7540 Byron Drive , Riviera Beach, FL, 33404
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Cedar Park, TX - Interior Installation of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels / Slabs (GPTP/S)
Attendees will learn the tile industry standards with a focus on the new standards and methods for installing Gauged Porcelain Tile and Panels (GPTP). Learn how it is made, where it can be used for and the special tools, setting materials and techniques required to install it. This will teach you Use of ANSI A108.19 to install Gauged Porcelain Tile and Panels. Proper Use of specialty tools and setting materials to install GPTP and Working with a team to install GPTP.
February 5, 8:00am at Cedar Park
1200 Arrowpoint Dr , Cedar Park, TX, 78613
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Miami Gardens, FL - Tile Matters – Best Practices for Pros (AIA)
This workshop delivers essential tile installation skills by combining industry standards with hands-on practice and real-world applications. Participants will begin with a clear overview of tile industry standards —including TCNA Handbook methods, ANSI A137 specifications for tile, ANSI A118 for materials, and ANSI A108 for installation—along with best practices from the NTCA Reference Manual. The session explains what these methods and standards are, who develops them, and why they are critical for achieving quality installations and long-term success.
February 9, 5:00pm at Miami Gardens
1400 Nw 167th Street , Miami Gardens, FL, 33169
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Georgetown, TX - Failures, Could it Be Me? (AIA)
This workshop introduces participants to the most common failures seen in tile installations nationwide, including incomplete surface preparation, improper troweling, inadequate bond coat coverage, misuse of setting materials, lack of movement joints, and faulty wet area construction. Participants will learn how to apply industry methods, standards, follow manufacturer instructions, and use proven best practices to prevent failures. The program also underscores the value of “Qualified Labor” and how skilled installers ensure long-lasting, high-quality installations.
February 10, 5:00pm at Georgetown
1101 S I-35 , Georgetown, TX, 78626
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West Palm Beach, FL - Tile Technology – Membranes
Selecting the correct product can be challenging, which is why this workshop provides clear guidance on understanding how membranes function, how they differ, and how to identify the right option for a specific installation. Participants will also learn proper application techniques to ensure membranes are positioned and installed correctly within the tile assembly, following industry standards, methods, and best practices
February 10, 5:00pm at West Palm Beach
6750 Okeechobee Boulevard , West Palm Beach, FL, 33411
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Orlando, FL - Tile Matters – Best Practices for Pros (AIA)
This workshop delivers essential tile installation skills by combining industry standards with hands-on practice and real-world applications. Participants will begin with a clear overview of tile industry standards —including TCNA Handbook methods, ANSI A137 specifications for tile, ANSI A118 for materials, and ANSI A108 for installation—along with best practices from the NTCA Reference Manual. The session explains what these methods and standards are, who develops them, and why they are critical for achieving quality installations and long-term success.
February 11, 5:00pm at Orlando
3113 East Colonial Drive , Orlando, FL, 32803
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Conyers, GA - Interior Installation of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels / Slabs (GPTP/S)
Attendees will learn the tile industry standards with a focus on the new standards and methods for installing Gauged Porcelain Tile and Panels (GPTP). Learn how it is made, where it can be used for and the special tools, setting materials and techniques required to install it. This will teach you Use of ANSI A108.19 to install Gauged Porcelain Tile and Panels. Proper Use of specialty tools and setting materials to install GPTP and Working with a team to install GPTP.
February 12, 8:00am at Conyers
1478 Old Salem Rd Se , Conyers, GA, 30013
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Live Oaks, TX - Interior Installation of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels / Slabs (GPTP/S)
Attendees will learn the tile industry standards with a focus on the new standards and methods for installing Gauged Porcelain Tile and Panels (GPTP). Learn how it is made, where it can be used for and the special tools, setting materials and techniques required to install it. This will teach you Use of ANSI A108.19 to install Gauged Porcelain Tile and Panels. Proper Use of specialty tools and setting materials to install GPTP and Working with a team to install GPTP.
February 12, 8:00am at Live Oak
4200 Ikea Rbfcu Parkway , Live Oaks, TX, 78233
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Parkville, MD - Failures, Could it Be Me? (AIA)
This workshop introduces participants to the most common failures seen in tile installations nationwide, including incomplete surface preparation, improper troweling, inadequate bond coat coverage, misuse of setting materials, lack of movement joints, and faulty wet area construction. Participants will learn how to apply industry methods, standards, follow manufacturer instructions, and use proven best practices to prevent failures. The program also underscores the value of “Qualified Labor” and how skilled installers ensure long-lasting, high-quality installations.
February 12, 5:00pm at Parkville
8980 Waltham Woods Road , Parkville, MD, 21234
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Charlotte, NC - Interior Installation of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels / Slabs (GPTP/S)
Attendees will learn the tile industry standards with a focus on the new standards and methods for installing Gauged Porcelain Tile and Panels (GPTP). Learn how it is made, where it can be used for and the special tools, setting materials and techniques required to install it. This will teach you Use of ANSI A108.19 to install Gauged Porcelain Tile and Panels. Proper Use of specialty tools and setting materials to install GPTP and Working with a team to install GPTP.
February 17, 8:00am at Charlotte
9579 South Blvd , Charlotte, NC, 28273
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El Paso, TX - Substrate Preparation and Tile Industry Standards for Installation of Large Format Tile (LFT)
Attendees will learn how to use the ANSI A108 standards and the TCNA Handbook to address real world challenges in hands-on installations focusing on substrate examination and preparation for setting large format tile.
February 19, 8:00am at El Paso
9801 Gateway Blvd W , El Paso, TX, 79925
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San Leandro, CA - Ins and Outs of Layout (AIA)
This workshop covers core layout techniques, including squaring a room, identifying focal points, and balancing the installation for maximum visual impact. Participants will learn how to develop and use grid patterns, review common installation layouts such as herringbone, 1/3 offset, diagonal, and practice applying these techniques in real-world spaces such as showers, fireplaces, bathrooms, and other common tiled areas.
February 19, 5:00pm at San Leandro
1700 Fairway Drive , San Leandro, CA, 94578
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Tucson, AZ - Interior Installation of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels / Slabs (GPTP/S)
Attendees will learn how to use the ANSI A108 standards and the TCNA Handbook to address real world challenges in hands-on installations focusing on substrate examination and preparation for setting large format tile.
February 26, 8:00am at Tucson
7025 E. Broadway Blvd , Tucson, AZ, 85710
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Beaverton, OR - Tile Technology – Membranes
Selecting the correct product can be challenging, which is why this workshop provides clear guidance on understanding how membranes function, how they differ, and how to identify the right option for a specific installation. Participants will also learn proper application techniques to ensure membranes are positioned and installed correctly within the tile assembly, following industry standards, methods, and best practices
March 3, 5:00pm at Beaverton
10710 Sw Allen Blvd , Beaverton, OR, 97005
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Toms River, NJ - Failures, Could it Be Me? (AIA)
This workshop introduces participants to the most common failures seen in tile installations nationwide, including incomplete surface preparation, improper troweling, inadequate bond coat coverage, misuse of setting materials, lack of movement joints, and faulty wet area construction. Participants will learn how to apply industry methods, standards, follow manufacturer instructions, and use proven best practices to prevent failures. The program also underscores the value of “Qualified Labor” and how skilled installers ensure long-lasting, high-quality installations.
March 3, 5:00 pm at Toms River
213 Nj Route 37 , Toms River, NJ, 08753
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Wayne, NJ - Tile Technology – Membranes
Selecting the correct product can be challenging, which is why this workshop provides clear guidance on understanding how membranes function, how they differ, and how to identify the right option for a specific installation. Participants will also learn proper application techniques to ensure membranes are positioned and installed correctly within the tile assembly, following industry standards, methods, and best practices
March 3, 5:00 pm at Wayne
77 Willowbrook Blvd. , Wayne, NJ, 07470
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Seattle, WA - Failures, Could it Be Me? (AIA)
This workshop introduces participants to the most common failures seen in tile installations nationwide, including incomplete surface preparation, improper troweling, inadequate bond coat coverage, misuse of setting materials, lack of movement joints, and faulty wet area construction. Participants will learn how to apply industry methods, standards, follow manufacturer instructions, and use proven best practices to prevent failures. The program also underscores the value of “Qualified Labor” and how skilled installers ensure long-lasting, high-quality installations.
March 4, 5:00 pm at Seattle
13200 Aurora Ave N , Seattle, WA, 98133
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Knoxville, TN - Failures, Could it Be Me? (AIA)
This workshop introduces participants to the most common failures seen in tile installations nationwide, including incomplete surface preparation, improper troweling, inadequate bond coat coverage, misuse of setting materials, lack of movement joints, and faulty wet area construction. Participants will learn how to apply industry methods, standards, follow manufacturer instructions, and use proven best practices to prevent failures. The program also underscores the value of “Qualified Labor” and how skilled installers ensure long-lasting, high-quality installations.
March 11, 5:00 pm at Knoxville
146 Moss Grove Blvd , Knoxville, TN, 37922
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Bellingham, MA - Tile Matters – Best Practices for Pros (AIA)
This workshop delivers essential tile installation skills by combining industry standards with hands-on practice and real-world applications. Participants will begin with a clear overview of tile industry standards —including TCNA Handbook methods, ANSI A137 specifications for tile, ANSI A118 for materials, and ANSI A108 for installation—along with best practices from the NTCA Reference Manual. The session explains what these methods and standards are, who develops them, and why they are critical for achieving quality installations and long-term success.
March 11, 5:00 pm at Bellingham
217 Hartford Ave , Bellingham, MA, 02019
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Turnersville, NJ - Interior Installation of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels / Slabs (GPTP/S)
Attendees will learn the tile industry standards with a focus on the new standards and methods for installing Gauged Porcelain Tile and Panels (GPTP). Learn how it is made, where it can be used for and the special tools, setting materials and techniques required to install it. This will teach you Use of ANSI A108.19 to install Gauged Porcelain Tile and Panels. Proper Use of specialty tools and setting materials to install GPTP and Working with a team to install GPTP.
March 12, 8:00 am at Turnersville
5901 Rt-42 S , Turnersville, NJ, 08012
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