NTCA Regional Training

National Tile Contractors Association Regional Training and Workshops at Floor & Decor

Classes

Floor & Decor has partnered with the NTCA to provide Regional Training Classes and Workshops for tile installation professionals at Floor & Decor locations across the United States.

Floor & Decor has partnered with the NTCA to provide Regional Training Classes and Workshops for tile installation professionals at Floor & Decor locations across the United States.

22 January

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

Monona, WI - The Ins and Outs of Layout

A layout can make or break the finished appearance of a tile installation. NTCA’s Ins and Outs of Layout reviews the basics of layout including squaring a room and how to determine the focal point of the room to properly center and balance the tile installation. Many contractors today have not used grid patterns so the course reviews how grid patterns are created and the importance of them in the tile installation process. NTCA’s “Ins and Outs of Layout” presentation introduces the audience to a variety of layout situations.

January 22, 5:00 PM at Monona

2101 West Broadway, Monona, WI, 53713

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30 January

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

Wichita, KS - Tile Matters - Best Practices for Pros

This workshop introduces and reinforces critical installation methods, standards and best practices. Learn Tile Industry Standards: who publishes them, why they are important to own, understand and use to produce successful tile installations. NTCA instructors will conduct hands-on demonstrations of critical installation methods. In the workshop you will check substrate for flatness with 10’ straight edge. Review proper mortar mixing and coverage for wet and dry areas. Demonstrate engineering controls to reduce silica exposure and the effects of thermal expansion in a tile installation.

January 30, 5:00 PM at Wichita

9629 E. Kellogg, Wichita, KS, 67207

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1 February

Regional Training | Registration Required

Henderson, NV - GPTP Installation (XL 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.

February 1, 8:00AM at Henderson

1080 Sunset Road, Henderson, NV, 89014

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13 February

Regional Training | Registration Required

West Covina, CA - GPTP Installation (XL 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.

February 13, 8:00AM at West Covina

730 S Orange Avenue West, West Covina, CA, 91790

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13 February

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Chicago, IL - Tile Technology - Membranes

This free to attend workshop is a professional development training opportunity open to all tile industry professionals. Attendees will be exposed to basic, intermediate, and advanced skills and information provided by knowledgeable, experienced NTCA staff trainers. All content is based on recognized tile industry standards, methods, best practices, and manufacturer instructions designed to achieve beautiful tile installations that will stand the test of time and intended use.

February 13, 12:00 PM at Dan Ryan

125 W 87th Street, Chicago, IL, 60620

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14 February

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

Cincinnati, OH - Failures - Could it be me?

This presentation introduces the audience to a variety of failures commonly seen in tile installations across the United States. Types of failures identified include improper or incomplete surface preparation, improper troweling techniques, improper bond coat coverage and thickness, improper use and preparation of setting materials, lack of expansion joints, improper shower or wet area construction, and others. As a solution to not have the failures shown during the presentation, audience members are introduced to recognized tile industry standards, best practices, manufacturer instructions, and the concept of Qualified Labor. Audience members are given an opportunity to ask questions of the NTCA Trainer, network with other industry professionals, and be introduced to new products by manufacturer vendor representatives. The workshop includes both an instructional presentation and hands on demonstration. This program is AIA and IDCEC accredited.

February 14, 5:00 PM at Cincinnati

3430 Highland Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45213

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15 February

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Jacksonville, FL - Failures - Could it be me?

This presentation introduces the audience to a variety of failures commonly seen in tile installations across the United States. Types of failures identified include improper or incomplete surface preparation, improper troweling techniques, improper bond coat coverage and thickness, improper use and preparation of setting materials, lack of expansion joints, improper shower or wet area construction, and others. As a solution to not have the failures shown during the presentation, audience members are introduced to recognized tile industry standards, best practices, manufacturer instructions, and the concept of Qualified Labor. Audience members are given an opportunity to ask questions of the NTCA Trainer, network with other industry professionals, and be introduced to new products by manufacturer vendor representatives. The workshop includes both an instructional presentation and hands on demonstration. This program is AIA and IDCEC accredited.

February 15, 5:00 PM at Jacksonville

8102 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, 32244

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20 February

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

Reno, NV - Failures - Could it be me?

This presentation introduces the audience to a variety of failures commonly seen in tile installations across the United States. Types of failures identified include improper or incomplete surface preparation, improper troweling techniques, improper bond coat coverage and thickness, improper use and preparation of setting materials, lack of expansion joints, improper shower or wet area construction, and others. As a solution to not have the failures shown during the presentation, audience members are introduced to recognized tile industry standards, best practices, manufacturer instructions, and the concept of Qualified Labor. Audience members are given an opportunity to ask questions of the NTCA Trainer, network with other industry professionals, and be introduced to new products by manufacturer vendor representatives. The workshop includes both an instructional presentation and hands on demonstration. This program is AIA and IDCEC accredited.

February 20, 5:00 PM at Reno

4823 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV, 89509

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20 February

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

McKinney, TX - Tile Matters - Best Practices for Pros

NTCA’s “Tile Matters: Best Practices for Pros” workshop event introduces and reinforces critical installation methods, standards and best practices. The workshop begins with an Introduction to Tile Industry Standards where the attendee learns what these standards are, who publishes them, why they are important to own, understand and use to produce successful tile installations and have increased levels of success as a tile contractor and installer.

February 20, 5:00 PM at McKinney

2800 W. University McKinney TX 75071, McKinney, TX, 75071

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21 February

Regional Training | Registration Required

Mesa, AZ - Surface Preparation Day 1, GPTP (XL Slab) Installation Day 2

Attendees will learn the tile industry standards with a focus on the new standards and methods for surface preparation and 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 prepare the surface while working with team to install GPTP.

February 21, 8:00AM at Mesa

7022 East Hampton Avenue, Mesa, AZ, 85209

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21 February

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

Stockton, CA - Tile Technology - Membranes

This free to attend workshop is a professional development training opportunity open to all tile industry professionals. Membranes for tile are complex materials with many types available to achieve a variety of results. It can be complicated for a tile industry professional to identify which membrane to select for a given application and why. Attendees will learn about the many different types of membranes for tile, how they work, what their properties are, how to identify and select the right one for an installation and how to add the final processes to apply the membrane in the correct position within the tile installation.

February 21, 5:00 PM at Stockton

1880 E Hammer Lane Stockton CA 95210, Stockton, CA, 95210

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21 February

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

Temple, TX - Tile Matters - Best Practices for Pros

NTCA’s “Tile Matters: Best Practices for Pros” workshop event introduces and reinforces critical installation methods, standards and best practices. The workshop begins with an Introduction to Tile Industry Standards where the attendee learns what these standards are, who publishes them, why they are important to own, understand and use to produce successful tile installations and have increased levels of success as a tile contractor and installer.

February 21, 5:00 PM at Temple

3111 S 31st St Unit 6503A, Temple, TX, 76502

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22 February

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

Katy, TX - The Ins and Outs of Layout

A layout can make or break the finished appearance of a tile installation. NTCA’s Ins and Outs of Layout reviews the basics of layout including squaring a room and how to determine the focal point of the room to properly center and balance the tile installation. Many contractors today have not used grid patterns so the course reviews how grid patterns are created and the importance of them in the tile installation process. NTCA’s “Ins and Outs of Layout” presentation introduces the audience to a variety of layout situations.

February 22, 5:00 PM at Katy

24633 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX, 77494

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27 February

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

San Antonio, TX - Tile Matters - Best Practices for Pros

NTCA’s “Tile Matters: Best Practices for Pros” workshop event introduces and reinforces critical installation methods, standards and best practices. The workshop begins with an Introduction to Tile Industry Standards where the attendee learns what these standards are, who publishes them, why they are important to own, understand and use to produce successful tile installations and have increased levels of success as a tile contractor and installer.

February 27, 5:00 PM at San Antonio

125 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX, 78216

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29 February

Regional Training | Registration Required

San Antonio, TX - GPTP Installation (XL 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.

February 29, 8:00AM at West San Antonio

7126 W 1604 N San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78254

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29 February

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Plano, TX - Tile Technology - Adhesives

This free to attend workshop is a professional development training opportunity open to all tile industry professionals. Adhesives for tile are complex with many types available. It can be complicated for a tile industry professional to identify which adhesive to select for a given application and why. Attendees will learn about the many different types of adhesives for tile, how they work, what their properties are, how to identify and select the right one for an installation and how to add the final processes to mix and apply it as the bond coat supporting their tile installation.

February 29, 5:00 PM at Plano

800A West 15th Street, Plano, TX, 75075

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12 March

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

San Diego, CA - Failures - Could it be me?

Get an introduction to a variety of failures commonly seen in tile installations. Types of failures identified include: improper or incomplete surface preparation, improper troweling techniques, improper bond coat coverage and thickness, improper use and preparation of setting materials, lack of expansion or movement joints, improper shower or wet area. construction among others

March 12, 5:00 PM at Carmel Mountain

14340 Penasquitos Drive, San Diego, CA, 92129

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12 March

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

Metairie, LA - Failures - Could it be me?

Get an introduction to a variety of failures commonly seen in tile installations. Types of failures identified include: improper or incomplete surface preparation, improper troweling techniques, improper bond coat coverage and thickness, improper use and preparation of setting materials, lack of expansion or movement joints, improper shower or wet area. construction among others

March 12, 5:00 PM at Metairie

3609 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, LA, 70002

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13 March

Regional Training | Registration Required

Webster, TX - GPTP Installation (XL 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.

March 13, 8:00AM at Webster

20740 Gulf Fwy Ste.90, Webster, TX, 77598

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13 March

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

Pearland, TX - Tile Technology - Membranes

This free to attend workshop is a professional development training opportunity open to all tile industry professionals. Membranes for tile are complex materials with many types available to achieve a variety of results. It can be complicated for a tile industry professional to identify which membrane to select for a given application and why. Attendees will learn about the many different types of membranes for tile, how they work, what their properties are, how to identify and select the right one for an installation and how to add the final processes to apply the membrane in the correct position within the tile installation.

March 13, 5:00 PM at Pearland

3350 Business Center Dr, Pearland, TX, 77584

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13 March

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

Norco, CA - Tile Technology - Adhesives

This free to attend workshop is a professional development training opportunity open to all tile industry professionals. Adhesives for tile are complex with many types available. It can be complicated for a tile industry professional to identify which adhesive to select for a given application and why. Attendees will learn about the many different types of adhesives for tile, how they work, what their properties are, how to identify and select the right one for an installation and how to add the final processes to mix and apply it as the bond coat supporting their tile installation.

March 13, 5:00 PM at Norco

200 Hidden Valley Parkway, Norco, CA, 92860

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14 March

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

Colony, TX - The Ins and Outs of Layout

A layout can make or break the finished appearance of a tile installation. NTCA’s Ins and Outs of Layout reviews the basics of layout including squaring a room and how to determine the focal point of the room to properly center and balance the tile installation. Many contractors today have not used grid patterns so the course reviews how grid patterns are created and the importance of them in the tile installation process. NTCA’s “Ins and Outs of Layout” presentation introduces the audience to a variety of layout situations.

March 14, 5:00 PM at Colony

5651 State Hwy 121 The Colony TX 75056, Colony, TX, 75056

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20 March

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

Live Oak, TX - Failures - Could it be me?

Get an introduction to a variety of failures commonly seen in tile installations. Types of failures identified include: improper or incomplete surface preparation, improper troweling techniques, improper bond coat coverage and thickness, improper use and preparation of setting materials, lack of expansion or movement joints, improper shower or wet area. construction among others

March 20, 5:00 PM at Live Oak

4200 IKEA-RBFCU Pkwy, Live Oak, TX, 78233

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22 March

Regional Training | Registration Required

Colorado Springs, CO - Substrate preparation for GPTP (XL Slab)

This is a full day training program open to NTCA Members and tile industry professionals. It is presented in numerous cities across the United States. The program is led by a highly qualified and experienced National Tile Contractors Association trainer supported by a team of NTCA trainers and other tile industry experts. Attendees will learn how to use ANSI A108 installation standards, TCNA Handbook methods and manufacturer instructions in both a classroom and hands-on environment to address real world tile system installation challenges. The focus of this course will be substrate preparation for Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels / Slabs.

March 22, 8:00AM at Colorado Springs

6867 Crest Hill View, Colorado Springs, CO, 80920

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22 March

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

McAllen, TX - The Ins and Outs of Layout

A layout can make or break the finished appearance of a tile installation. NTCA’s Ins and Outs of Layout reviews the basics of layout including squaring a room and how to determine the focal point of the room to properly center and balance the tile installation. Many contractors today have not used grid patterns so the course reviews how grid patterns are created and the importance of them in the tile installation process. NTCA’s “Ins and Outs of Layout” presentation introduces the audience to a variety of layout situations.

March 22, 5:00 PM at McAllen

1101 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX, 78503

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26 March

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Ocean Township, NJ - The Ins and Outs of Layout

A layout can make or break the finished appearance of a tile installation. NTCA’s Ins and Outs of Layout reviews the basics of layout including squaring a room and how to determine the focal point of the room to properly center and balance the tile installation. Many contractors today have not used grid patterns so the course reviews how grid patterns are created and the importance of them in the tile installation process. NTCA’s “Ins and Outs of Layout” presentation introduces the audience to a variety of layout situations.

March 26, 5:00 PM at Ocean Township

1560 NJ Highway 35, Ocean Township, NJ, 07712

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27 March

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Princeton, NJ - Failures - Could it be me?

Get an introduction to a variety of failures commonly seen in tile installations. Types of failures identified include: improper or incomplete surface preparation, improper troweling techniques, improper bond coat coverage and thickness, improper use and preparation of setting materials, lack of expansion or movement joints, improper shower or wet area. construction among others.

March 27, 5:00 PM at Princeton

109 Nassau Park Boulevard Princeton NJ 8540, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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3 April

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

Chesterfield, VA - Tile Technology - Adhesives

This free to attend workshop is a professional development training opportunity open to all tile industry professionals. Adhesives for tile are complex with many types available. It can be complicated for a tile industry professional to identify which adhesive to select for a given application and why. Attendees will learn about the many different types of adhesives for tile, how they work, what their properties are, how to identify and select the right one for an installation and how to add the final processes to mix and apply it as the bond coat supporting their tile installation.

April 3, 5:00 PM at Midlothian

14701 Hancock Village St, Chesterfield, VA, 23832

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16 April

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

Conyers, GA - Failures - Could it be me?

Get an introduction to a variety of failures commonly seen in tile installations. Types of failures identified include: improper or incomplete surface preparation, improper troweling techniques, improper bond coat coverage and thickness, improper use and preparation of setting materials, lack of expansion or movement joints, improper shower or wet area. construction among others

April 16, 5:00 PM at Conyers

1478 Old Salem Rd SE, Conyers, GA, 30013

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18 April

Workshop | Walk-Ins Welcome

Indianapolis, IN - The Ins and Outs of Layout

A layout can make or break the finished appearance of a tile installation. NTCA’s Ins and Outs of Layout reviews the basics of layout including squaring a room and how to determine the focal point of the room to properly center and balance the tile installation. Many contractors today have not used grid patterns so the course reviews how grid patterns are created and the importance of them in the tile installation process. NTCA’s “Ins and Outs of Layout” presentation introduces the audience to a variety of layout situations.

April 18, 5:00 PM at Indianapolis

8310 Castleton Corner Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46250

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