CONTINUING EDUCATION WEBINARS FOR BAC SIGNATORY CONTRACTORS AND LEADERS  Thursdays 12 - 1 pm EDT Click link below to check out upcoming webinars designed with you in mind, to provide continuing education during these unprecedented times.   Be sure to check back periodically for additional webinars that may be added, or to register and attend previous "on demand" webinars.  https://www.gotostage.com/channel/5f18ea31f0584450a95599a4fafbe029 Past webinars available on demand via link above. Registration required.

TILE MARBLE TERRAZZO WEBINAR SERIES 2020

ALL WEBINARS ARE THURSDAYS FROM 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT

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AUGUST 13, 2020

Porcelain Tile Panels – Specifications and Use

Presented by Crossville

Participants receive a brief history of tile design and the emergence of large format tile. The course describes methods of manufacturing porcelain tile panels, sizing, and the many applications for the product. Tile over existing tile is of particular importance offering improved health and safety protection and potential saving in the schedule and budget. The course presents ANSI standards for porcelain tile panels. It equips attendees with relevant steps in preparation for an installation including writing the specification, preparation of the substrate, logistics of receiving large panels on the job site, and selecting qualified labor.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Terrazzo Floor Systems

Presented by Terrazzo & Marble Supply

This seminar will look at the three basic systems of sand cushion, epoxy, and polyacrylate terrazzo. It analyzes the components and details of each system, from substrate preparation, primers and membranes, strips, chips, and binders. It also looks at performance and cost criteria, as well as design possibilities for each system.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

Crack Isolation Underlayments for Tile and Stone Flooring

Presented by NAC Products

This course addresses crack isolation membranes as defined by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). Attendees will learn what the membranes will and won’t do, use of membranes at movement joints, and ANSI testing requirements for membranes. Accepted crack isolation methods, installation guidelines, types of warranties and how to choose a crack isolation membrane will also be examined. Attendees will also acquire knowledge about moisture vapor transmission, thin bed waterproofing membranes as well as other installations with crack isolation membranes.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Grouting for Success

Presented by Mapei

This program includes an explanation of different grout types and their respective industry standards. Participants will be taught the difference between Portland cements, HCT technology, and epoxies, and which types of grouts are required for various types of ceramic tile and stone installations.

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CONTACT
For more information contact Scott Conwell at IMI 
sconwell@imiweb.org | (630) 396-3144 | IMIWEB.ORG

EDUCATION
Each of these programs is registered with AIA for 1.0 Learning Units (LUs) , and some qualify for HSW and/or IDCEC CEUs. BAC tile and stone contractors receive 1.0 hours toward IMI Contractor College and TCAA Trowel of Excellence continuing education requirements. Presenters will provide certificates for self-reporting to all attendees. For the complete Tile Marble Terrazzo webinar series topics including registration pages, visit https://www.imiweb.org/tmt/.

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Total Solutions Plus (TSP) 2020 - Virtual Conference

October 27-29, 2020

Total Solutions Plus is an enriching annual event that brings the ceramic tile industry together to network and learn from each other.  TCAA members, and all industry affiliations are strongly encouraged to attend.  You will be glad that you did!