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Mortar Shower Base and Waterproofing (MSBWP) – Pendleton, SC

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation 5326 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC, United States

This course focuses on properly installing a conventional water in/water out shower pan. This includes common mistakes and causes of tile installation failure. Attendees will individually construct their own traditional-type shower base and curb out of mortar, while following industry-accepted methods and requirements for waterproofing tile showers. The instructor will provide an overview of alternative […]

$495.00

NWFA Basic Installation and Sand & Finish Combination Hand-On Training – Denver, CO

Lagler North America 12875 East 42nd Avenue Ste. 30, Denver, CO, United States

Prerequisites: No experience necessary. A 4-day introductory level hands-on training course for anyone who is new to the wood flooring industry. Provides a broad overview of the wood flooring industry by combining the Basic Install with the Basic Sand & Finish courses. The curriculum includes a history of wood floors, understanding wood, an intro to […]

$899.00

Understanding and Installing Ceramic Tile – Pendleton, SC

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation 5326 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC, United States

This 4-1/2 day course provides basic instruction of the TCNA Handbook and ANSI specifications along with actual hands-on experience in installing tile. It is ideal for someone who is seeking an entry level installer position with a tile contractor. It is also designed for the salesperson, technical service representative, or any other individual seeking basic working knowledge of […]

$795.00

Mortar Shower Base and Waterproofing (MSBWP) – Pendleton, SC

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation 5326 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC, United States

This course focuses on properly installing a conventional water in/water out shower pan. This includes common mistakes and causes of tile installation failure. Attendees will individually construct their own traditional-type shower base and curb out of mortar, while following industry-accepted methods and requirements for waterproofing tile showers. The instructor will provide an overview of alternative […]

$495.00

NWFA Basic Installation and Sand & Finish Combination Hand-On Training – Bowling Green, OH

Basic Coatings 400 Van Camp Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States

Prerequisites: No experience necessary. A 4-day introductory level hands-on training course for anyone who is new to the wood flooring industry. Provides a broad overview of the wood flooring industry by combining the Basic Install with the Basic Sand & Finish courses. The curriculum includes a history of wood floors, understanding wood, an intro to […]

$899.00