INTRO TO TILE:
TILE & GROUT BASICS

Duration: 5 hours

Age Requirement: Must be 15+

Dress Code: Closed-toe shoes required. Comfortable, well-fitted clothing that you won't mind getting dirty. No loose jewelry. Longer hair should be pulled back in a ponytail or ball cap.

Instructors: Richard Jenkins & Marshal Spivack

What's Included: Materials + PPE

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PORCELAIN, CERAMIC, NATURAL STONE, GLASS AND MOSAIC TILE
DIFFERENT GROUT TYPES
DIFFERENT THINSET TYPES
SUBSTRATES
HOW TO USE A TROWEL
HOW TO USE A GROUT FLOAT
HOW TO CUT TILE USING TILE SAWS AND SCORE AND SNAP SAWS
MIXING GROUT
APPLYING GROUT

$175

Workshop Description

Our Tile & Grout Basics Workshop provides a solid foundation in the core principles of tile installation.
Participants will learn the “why” and “how” behind professional tilework — from surface preparation and layout to cutting, thinset application, and grouting.

This workshop demystifies the materials, tools, and techniques that make the difference between an amateur job and a professional finish.

What's Covered

The differences between tile types (ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, glass)
Identify the right grout and thinset for your needs
Proper mixing and application techniques for grout and thinset
How to cut tile using dustless tile saws
How to use essential tools like trowels and floats
Substrate options (cement board, backer board, existing surfaces)
The importance of surface prep and leveling for long-lasting installs

Led by licensed, experienced contractors, this workshop offers a blend of demonstration and hands-on learning using real materials and professional-grade equipment.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF TILE THAT EVERY DIYER SHOULD KNOW.

This workshop gives you the inside knowledge professional tile setters use every day — from how to properly prepare a surface to how to mix, spread, and grout for lasting results.

Even if you never plan to install tile yourself, you’ll walk away knowing what professional work should look like and how to spot red flags in poor installations.

Next Available Workshop:

$175