TRAINING: Spanish Install Video

• The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), Jackson, Miss., now offers its “Trowel and Error” video on large-format-tile installation in Spanish as “Llana y Error.”

An indispensable training tool since first released in 1996, the video highlights common errors in mortar application when installing large-format tiles – and as larger pieces become more popular, this knowledge becomes more important to ensure high-quality, long-lasting installation.

In the video, the NTCA emphasizes the proper use and application of mortar to meet minimum coverage requirements and ensure long-term adhesion and stability of tile to substrate. It clearly demonstrates how common improper techniques such as swirled mortar and spot bonding can reduce coverage.

Custom Building Products sponsored the creation of a Spanish version of the video, whichj is now available on the NTCA’s YouTube channel. The company also sponsored an update of the original video, which is available through the NTCA Stone and also on YouTube.

“We updated and modernized this video last year,” said Bart Bettiga, NTCA Executive Director. “Now, because it is such an important training mechanism, Custom Building Products has sponsored a Spanish version as well. NTCA encourages distributors and retailers who sell to markets with Hispanic speaking customers to use this video link to promote this important educational video.”

CONTACT: NTCA, 601-939-2071