NTCA Announces New Five Star Contractors
FLOWOOD, Miss. – The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announces two new Five Star Contractors — The Stuart Company of Macomb, Mich., and D.W. Sanders Tile & Stone in Marietta, Ga.
To obtain Five Star certification, contractors must be a member of NTCA, and complete an application process that includes submitting examples of work, reviews and recommendations from peers and customers and proven commitment to service, quality, safety and superior job performance.
Five Star Contractors are also required to certify a minimum of 10 percent of their installers through the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) Certified Tile Installer program or ACT certification for installers.
The Stuart Company installs mostly commercial projects, specializing in assisted-living facilities, car dealerships, and large commercial facilities, as well as some residential projects.
“Joining the NTCA and becoming a Five Star Contractor has relit a fire in my passion for the industry,” said Phil Kozey, project manager at Stuart Tile Company. The company prides itself on its ability to complete projects with very difficult time schedules, but not compromising quality by cutting corners.
D.W. Sanders Tile & Stone works by the motto, “craftsmanship by the standards,” specializing in large residential stone and tile projects in both new and remodeling sectors, along with specialty cladding projects.
“We believe that, by being a Five Star Contractor member, we have set a high standard for the company and the employees,” said Woody Sanders, founder of D.W. Sanders Tile & Stone. ”For our employees to learn and work alongside other Five Star Contractors will only make us a stronger and more profitable contractor.”
Many manufacturers recommend Five Star contractors to their customers on challenging projects. In 2012, language recommending qualified labor – and, in particular, NTCA Five Star Contractors – was approved and inserted into the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook for tile and stone specification and installation.
For more information, contact Five Star Program Director Amber Fox at amber@tile-assn.com.
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