Staff of the Tile Council of America, Inc. (TCA) will be conducting and/or participating in eight key seminars at Coverings 2003. The seminars will include topics ranging from the rediscovery of pivotal tile designs and installations in American cities to U.S. market trends and new developments in tile installation methods and materials. "Architects, designers and contractors will learn how to solve installation challenges using new technically advanced materials," said Eric Astrachan, deputy executive director. "Engineered wood, new membranes, and the changes and new methods adopted by the Handbook Committee for the TCA's 2003-2004 Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation are some of the key session topics."

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