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NTCA unveils training event schedule for September

Floor Covering News

-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced a robust fall training schedule, beginning with 13, three-hour workshops; four full-day regional training events; and a pair of two-day Art Glass Panel training events in September. ”; and “Tile Technology: Adhesives, Trowels and Lippage.”

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FCICA to host virtual mid-year meeting

Floor Covering News

—Flooring industry professionals, premier commercial flooring contractors, distributors, manufacturers and consultants will connect virtually at FCICA’s annual mid-year event, titled Connecting the Flooring Community. The event kicks off with a keynote address by James Lesslie, president of the commercial division of Engineered Floors.

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Meridian Adhesives Group opens Las Vegas hub

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas— Meridian Adhesives Group , parent of Taylor Adhesives, has opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution hub here. Meridian is the fastest-growing adhesives company in the industry, with 26 global locations and 15 manufacturing facilities,” said Dan Pelton, CEO of Meridian.

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NTCA unveils training schedule for December

Floor Covering News

The schedule includes 10 free, standards-based tile installation workshops, plus an art glass panel training session. Tile Technology – Adhesives, Trowels, Lippage NTCA will be at the following locations in December: 12/5 – The Tile Shop, Houston 12/6 – Floor & Decor, Katy, Texas 12/6 – Floor & Decor, Carson, Calif.

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Laticrete to showcase new product at Total Solutions Plus

Floor Covering News

SpectraLock 1 exceeds all the standards under the ANSI A118.3*, of which no comparable product on the market can claim, according to the company. The polymer modified adhesive can be used for both thin bed and large heavy tile applications. Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.3 specific test designation 5.6. Laticrete Select-Bond. requirements.

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Industry associations ramp up training efforts

Floor Covering News

We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. The program can be completed online or in-person at one of FCICA’s CIM training events. The International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) recently rolled out a new course on hardwood flooring that focuses on installation and sand-to-finish practices.

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Why Choose Porcelain Paving?

The London Tile Co.

Pigments are added to the clay so that the body of the tile closely matches the colour of the design so in the unlikely event that your paving does get worn or chipped, it will not be noticable. Pedestals are created using round Adped rings filled with sand and cement, with the paving installed onto this using adhesive.

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