A trade association for tile installers and contractors that offers training, technical assistance and a reference manual for the trade.
The National Tile Contractors Association, known as NTCA, describes itself as an organization that supports the tile industry with training, technical assistance and a community for installers and contractors. It publishes a reference manual and offers workshops. Homeowners in Nashville who want to understand what good workmanship looks like can read about the methods the trade discusses, which helps when comparing bids and asking questions.
We are an independent tile company and are not part of NTCA. We use the public side of its resources as background. When we write a scope, we explain the methods in plain language and let you decide, and we encourage you to ask any contractor to explain how they will prepare and waterproof your surfaces.
Visit the official National Tile Contractors Association website
Supports tile installers and companies.
Offers workshops for installers.
Provides guidance on installation questions.
A trade reference on methods.
Connects people in the tile trade.
Frames what good work involves.
Plan your layout, pick a size or ballpark a budget.
Tile Layout StudioSet your room, pick a tile size and a pattern such as straight, offset, diagonal or herringbone and see a top-down plan with full and cut tiles, then send the plan to us.Try it 
Tile Size and Format PickerPick the space and the conditions to see which tile format, grout joint and finish usually fit, with notes on flatness and grip.Try it 
Tile Project Budget PlannerPick a shower, floor, backsplash, patio or repair project, set the area and add allowances like leveling, waterproofing and heated floors to see a ballpark planning range. Placeholder values only.Try it It supports the trade. Choosing a contractor is your decision, based on references and scope.
It is a trade reference. Ask us how we handle each step on your project.
No. We are an independent tile company and are not part of NTCA. We explain what it publishes in plain language and help you apply it to your own project.
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