3:40 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. – NTCA Reference Manual: Lippage Control Devices Thursday, April 11 ––––––––––––– 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Substrate Preparation and Large- Format Plank Tile 11:20 p.m. – 11:50 p.m. – NTCA Reference Manual: Cementitious, Modified Cementitious, and Epoxy Grouts 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – NTCA Reference Manual: Thick Bed Installations, Mortar Beds/Interior Floors 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – ANSI A108.19 Installation Techniques for Gauged Porcelain Tile and Panels Friday, April 12 –––––––––––––––– Time TBD – Practical Application of Silica Control Measures to Meet OSHA Regulations After a Conference Session or Installation Demonstration Stage event, hop on over to the Installation & Design Experience, #3538, which includes a lounge as well as hospi- tality vignettes by top designers. Also included is an area focused on installation and education, with the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) onsite providing information for installers looking to advance their careers. Additionally, guided tours of the Installation Materials District will leave from the lounge at 11:00 am (Tuesday – Thursday) with lunch to follow at noon. See at least 10 exhibitors in only an hour, and enjoy a lunch in the lounge to follow at noon. Don’t forget to return for happy hour in the lounge beginning at 3:30 p.m. The Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards The Coverings Installation & Design Awards – co-sponsored by NTCA – celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and installation of tile and stone in both residential and commercial projects. The installer and design- er of prize-winning projects each receive up to $3,000 and a one- night stay in Orlando and more. NTCA ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Guided tours of the Installation Materials District leave Tuesday-Thursday at 11 a.m. from the contractor lounge. Coverings Installation Design Award win- ners will be recognized Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. 42 TileLetter | 2019