Tile Design Trends & Installation
What Every Industry Pro Should Know
AIA Course Number: NTCA-LT-2024 | 1 Learning Unit
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Event Details
Louisville Tile of Nashville
August 15th | 3-5p
650 Melrose Ave | Nashville, TN 37211
Course Description
There’s often a disconnect between what designers and consumers want, and what installers can properly implement. And how can manufacturers and distributor balance the tile trends that buyers desire, with the installation that contractors can actually achieve? Celebrity Designer Jennifer Farrell and NTCA Training Director Mark Heinlein dive into this lively conversation. Jennifer shares emerging design trends that will drive the tile market in 2024 and beyond; Mark will share the real-life techniques to make those design dreams a beautifully installed reality. A discussion packed with key takeaways that every industry pro needs to know.
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Learning Objectives
- Attendees will understand the emerging trends in tile design
- Attendees will understand the types of tile and manufacturing specifications for tile that meets ANSI A137.1
- They will understand the three types of pressed floor porcelain tile
- Attendees will understand the proper installation methods required for ANSI 137.1 tile including substrate prep for flatness, workmanship, cutting, fitting, grout joint size and lippage
- They will have learned about movement joints including why they are required and where and why they must follow ANSI A108 and TCNA Handbook method for movement joints
- Attendees will know how to use the TNCA Handbook for the proper installation of tile and the proper way to review finished tile installation
Meet Jennifer Farrell
Celebrity designer and television host Jennifer Farrell is a familiar face to audiences who have enjoyed her shows and designs for over two decades. Jennifer became nationally known for hosting the long-running series Find & Design, and currently hosts Million Dollar House Hunters, Find Me a Beach House, and Most Amazing Homes.
Named Design Visionary 2020 by The International Surface Event, Jennifer was recently honored as Best of Design by Interiors California, and is the recipient of the prestigious ANDYZ Award for Best Residential Design. Her show homes have been featured on the Dwell on Design Home Tour and the Venice Garden & Home Tour, and she was the celebrity designer for the Dwell on Design Method Home. Jennifer serves on the Middleby Advisory Council, and the Advisory Council for The International Surface Event.
Founder of the award-winning interior design firm Jennifer Farrell Designs, her work has been featured in dozens of publications, including Luxe Magazine, Interiors California, Dwell, Mountain Living, Redbook, Ebony, Entertainment Weekly, House & Garden, Ventura Blvd., FCW, and Sunset.
Jennifer’s long career as a television host and designer spans dozens of popular shows, including: Home Made Simple, Find Me a Vacation Home, Behind the Gates, Holiday Dream Home, Home & Family, Fox & Friends Weekend, Merge, Renovate My Family, and My Celebrity Home.
