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NTCA unveils training event schedule for September

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” The workshops are open to tile installers and contractors as well as sales personnel and the A&D community. The September schedule, which takes place in North Carolina, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and California, is as follows: ● 9/12 Floor & Decor, Charlotte, N.C. ● 9/14 Floor & Decor, Novi, Mich. ●

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Industry associations ramp up training efforts

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Organizations across the industry are updating their training and educational programs to aid installers, sales representatives and other flooring professionals in perfecting their craft. CFI’s hardwood training courses cover everything from how to install a floating floor to direct glue down or stapling. “We

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NTCA expands training initiative for 2024

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The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. The content is aligned with industry standards and methods, ensuring relevance and applicability. Jackson, Miss.—The

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Coverings releases 2023 education lineup

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A robust lineup of complimentary learning opportunities, including live demonstrations, curated show floor tours, interactive sessions and partner education, will span all tile and stone industry segments. Show organizers said attendees can benefit from dozens of educational opportunities focusing on numerous trends and relevant topics.

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University of Ceramic Tile and Stone lowers tuition costs

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This course teaches the basics of tile including terminology, usage, how it is manufactured, how it is installed, describing all of the various installation products, how to assist customers, professional upselling and how to maintain tile. Throughout the course professional sales techniques and tactics are taught.

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Coverings unveils 2024 educational lineup

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Eventgoers will be able to benefit from live demonstrations, show floor tours with pre-recorded audio, interactive sessions and partner education. Workshop participants will also learn how to adequately withstand various market conditions through helpful insights into future-proofing building businesses.

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Measuring moisture when prepping the subfloor

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H as a customer ever called you complaining about hardwood floors cupping? Or about resilient floors having issues? Claims usually start with testing for moisture—not only in the flooring itself but also in the subfloor. In this article I’ll show you how to identify subfloor moisture issues and offer tips to prevent them.