ships and friendships. This is just one of the reasons we have seen member- ship exploding to new heights. And at Coverings, we added another 18 mem- bers to the fold. It’s energizing and very exciting to be a part of such a dynamic and diverse group that’s brimming with enthusiasm and passion. We all owe our outstanding staff a huge thank you for all the extra time and effort they put into this year’s show. A special shout-out goes to our training team that works so hard all year, traversing the country teaching and demonstrating our craft to all who are interested. On top of all that, this year they recruited many members to volunteer and join them in work- ing very long hours in advance of the show to prepare the venues so that we could enjoy the experience, learn and engage with new friends. The NTCA Board of Directors is working hard to keep our members on the cutting edge by finding more ways to put education and training in your hands so you can continue to grow and build your business. The Installation Experience and the CTI Challenge were new this year and offered interactive learning opportunities. Every time I attend an event and have the chance to network with other tile contractors and industry professionals, it’s a learning experience. This year’s Coverings show was no exception! I hope to see many more of you at Total Solutions Plus at the Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, October 27th – 30th. Keep on tiling! Martin Howard, NTCA president Committee member, ANSI A108 mhoward@davidallen.com PRESIDENT'S LETTER ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Formore information, contact us at: 1-800-726-7845 I www.bostik.com/us • Outstanding application & clean-up properties • Excellent working time • Very color consistent • Efflorescence resistant • Fiber reinforced for added durability • 1/16" to 1/2" grout joints Learn how Bostik has raised the bar once again with the highest performing cement-based grout now available! Watch the Hydroment® Vivid™ video: http:/ /bit.ly/VividVideo Foran easierinstall, use Hydroment ® Vivid ™ high performance grout • Outstanding application & clean-up properties • Excellent working time • Very color consistent • Efflorescence resistant • Fiber reinforced for added durability • 1/16" to 1/2" grout joints 20 TileLetter | June 2018