TCAA Tile Talk Monthly

March 2025

The Tile Contractors’ Association of America (TCAA) offers a merit-based scholarship program for students pursuing degrees in Architecture or Interior Design and for family members of employees of TCAA contractor member companies. Established in 2001, the program awards:

• One $5,000 scholarship to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Architecture or Interior Design.

• Two $5,000 scholarships to qualifying family members of employees of TCAA contractor member companies.

We are excited about the expansion of our family member scholarship. Please make sure your team knows their high school seniors and dependents enrolled in higher education can apply!

Questions about TCAA's scholarship program can be sent to: info@tcaainc.org

Time is running short! Applications are due April 7, 2025!

Schluter’s new horizontal lighted niche offers sleek, illuminated storage, bringing modern elegance and functionality to any space

Schluter®-LIPROTEC

Warm, evenly diffused lighting for your shower niche

LIPROTEC illuminated profile technology is now available for KERDI-BOARD niches, making is easier than ever to add beautiful accent lighting to your shower.

KERDI-BOARD-SNLT niches are available in both vertical and horizontal orientations, giving you more freedom than ever to customize your dream shower.

The simple 3-step system is comprised of the KERDI-BOARD-SNLT shower niche with integrated LIPROTEC lighting technology, two power supply options, and connection cables specifically designed to ensure a watertight connection.

• Code-compliant LED system

• High quality, evenly diffused LED strip

• Quick and easy to install

See your shower in a whole new LIGHT!

Visit Tile Contractors’ Association of America at Coverings 2025!

TCAA is excited to be supporting Coverings 2025 in the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) booth #3219! We’d love for you to stop by and connect with us.

We’ll be collaborating with the International Masonry Institute (IMI) to share valuable insights on the Trowel of Excellence™ certification—a mark of distinction earned by top-tier tile contractors demonstrating exceptional skill, integrity, and professionalism.

Learn more about upcoming training opportunities, industry events, and how TCAA and IMI are advancing the tile and stone industry. Don’t miss the chance to explore resources that can elevate your projects and business!

👉 Mark your calendar for Coverings 2025 Orlando, FL April 29 - May 2 —We’ll see you at booth #3219!