Site Unseen – Phil Reinhard Learn to prepare for and manage jobs that you are unable to see before starting the job. Focus will be on the information the installer needs ahead of time, who is in the chain of communication, who is responsible for having the site ready for installation and what is necessary to have the site ready for installation.
Expanding, contracting and weaving pattern for a perfect install – Heidi Mead Heidi will discuss and show examples of why expanding, contracting and weaving patterns allow for a more visually pleasing installation. Want every sconce in the room to hit the pattern in the same place? Want to get rid of the kill point and weave the mismatch away? Heidi will show the techniques she and her team have learned to create a seamless install.
3:45pm - 4:35pm
Guru Sessions - 50 Minute
Pavillion Ballroom (4th Floor): Social Media- Today’s Free Marketing – Vickie Turner 30ppl Max A basic Instagram #101 on the ins and outs of using the benefits of social media for amazing business exposure and growth. Best of all, it’s free! Learning how to reach your target market and keep them coming back.
Salon H (4th Floor): Finishing Outside Corners & Arches – Sarah Smyth 15ppl Max
Boardroom III Mezzanine Level: Hands on practice expanding and contracting pattern to balance a room and end the use of the kill point – Heidi Mead 10ppl Max This session is a follow up to Heidi’s talk. Together we will practice expanding and contracting patterns to create a more balanced and seamless install. No more colliding patterns and cut off elements. With a little math and courage we can end the kill point and create a more painterly install.
3:45pm - 4:10pm
Guru Sessions - 20 Minute
Salon I (4th Floor): Table Trimming Untrimmed Paper – Amy Anderson & Sam Wright 15ppl Max Are you nervous about table trimming? If you would like to gain more confi dence at the table this class is for you. Come and learn how to use your tools to your advantage to get the best result when trimming untrimmed paper.
Caprice 2 (4th Floor): Different Uses and Applications of Muslin – Jeff Ragland 20ppl Max How to use muslin on flat walls and ceilings with paste, and using it with staples on paneling and other uneven surfaces.
Caprice 3 (4th Floor): Pasting Machine – Bob Banker 25ppl Max
Caprice 1 (4th Floor): Wallcovering Removal Technique – Vinnie LaRusso 25ppl Max Remove wall coverings safely and professionally
4:15pm - 4:35pm
Guru Sessions - 20 Minute
Salon 1 (4th Floor): Table Trimming Untrimmed Paper – Amy Anderson & Sam Wright 15ppl Max Are you nervous about table trimming? If you would like to gain more confidence at the table this class is for you. Come and learn how to use your tools to your advantage to get the best result when trimming untrimmed paper.
Caprice 2 (4th Floor): Different Uses and Applications of Muslin – Jeff Ragland 20ppl Max How to use muslin on flat walls and ceilings with paste, and using it with staples on paneling and other uneven surfaces.
Caprice 3 (4th Floor): Pasting Machine – Bob Banker 25ppl Max
Caprice 1 (4th Floor): Wallcovering Removal Techniques – Vinnie LaRusso 25ppl Max Remove wall coverings safely and professionally
Known Delicates - Part II – Gerri Beauvais Demo of hanging embroidered silk, continued from last year’s presentation of the products, tools, design miniatures, and hanging instructions used in hanging delicate materials.
9:30am - 10:20am: Pavillion Ballroom (4th Floor)
Take Offs from Blueprints – Larry Cohen
10:20am - 10:40am
Break
10:45am - 11:35am: Pavillion Ballroom (4th Floor)
Using Technology in your Business – Tim Puckett, Mike Digilio and Mike King Demonstrating methods of using technology (primarily phone and tablet) to run your business. Using REMARKABLE for bidding jobs and notes taking
11:45am - 12:10pm: Pavillion Ballroom (4th Floor)
TT - Centeral Region
12:15pm - 12:40pm: Pavillion Ballroom (4th Floor)
TT - Northeast Region
12:45pm - 1:35pm
Guru Sessions - 50 Minute
Pavillion Ballroom (4th Floor): Social Media- Today’s Free Marketing – Vickie Turner 30ppl Max A basic Instagram #101 on the ins and outs of using the benefi ts of social media for amazing business exposure and growth. Best of all, it’s free! Learning how to reach your target market and keep them coming back.
Salon H (4th Floor): Finishing Outside Corners & Arches – Sarah Smyth 15ppl Max
Boardroom III Mezzanine Level: Hands on practice expanding and contracting pattern to balance a room and end the use of the kill point – Heidi Mead 10ppl Max This session is a follow up to Heidi’s talk. Together we will practice expanding and contracting patterns to create a more balanced and seamless install. No more colliding patterns and cut off elements. With a little math and courage we can end the kill point and create a more painterly install.
12:45pm - 1:10pm
Guru Sessions - 20 Minute
Salon 1 (4th Floor): Table Trimming Untrimmed Paper – Amy Anderson & Sam Wright 15ppl Max Are you nervous about table trimming? If you would like to gain more confidence at the table this class is for you. Come and learn how to use your tools to your advantage to get the best result when trimming untrimmed paper.
Caprice 2 (4th Floor): Different Uses and Applications of Muslin – Jeff Ragland 20ppl Max How to use muslin on flat walls and ceilings with paste, and using it with staples on paneling and other uneven surfaces.
Caprice 3 (4th Floor): Pasting Machine – Bob Banker 25ppl Max
Caprice 1 (4th Floor): Wallcovering Removal Techniques – Vinnie LaRusso 25ppl Max Remove wall coverings safely and professionally
1:15pm - 1:35pm
Guru Sessions - 20 Minute
Salon 1 (4th Floor): Table Trimming Untrimmed Paper – Amy Anderson & Sam Wright 15ppl Max Are you nervous about table trimming? If you would like to gain more confidence at the table this class is for you. Come and learn how to use your tools to your advantage to get the best result when trimming untrimmed paper.
Caprice 2 (4th Floor): Different Uses and Applications of Muslin – Jeff Ragland 20ppl Max How to use muslin on flat walls and ceilings with paste, and using it with staples on paneling and other uneven surfaces.
Caprice 3 (4th Floor): Pasting Machine – Bob Banker 25ppl Max
Caprice 1 (4th Floor): Wallcovering Removal Techniques – Vinnie LaRusso 25ppl Max Remove wall coverings safely and professionally
1:35pm +
Free Time
Saturday (9/14)
8:30am - 10:20am: Pavillion Ballroom (4th Floor)
Round Table Discussions Liner paper – Don Purfeerst; Subs vs Employee – Heidi Mead; Insurance – Scott Peto; What's in Your Contract? - Phil & Jenner Curtis; Repairs – Kevin O’Donnel; Wall Prep Preferences – Cliff Hayes
10:30am - 10:45am
Break
10:45am - 12:00pm: Pavillion Ballroom (4th Floor)
Group Problem Solving Session – Facilitator - Michelle Corl
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:30pm - 2:20pm: Pavillion Ballroom (4th Floor)
Wrap It! – Stephen Terranova Wrapping small items with wallcoverings with contact spray adhesive: vents,switch/receptical plates, wood moldings,etc.
2:30pm - 2:55pm: Pavillion Ballroom (4th Floor)
TT - South Region
12:45pm - 1:35pm
Guru Sessions - 50 Minute
Pavillion Ballroom (4th Floor): Social Media- Today’s Free Marketing – Vickie Turner 30ppl Max A basic Instagram #101 on the ins and outs of using the benefi ts of social media for amazing business exposure and growth. Best of all, it’s free! Learning how to reach your target market and keep them coming back.
Salon H (4th Floor): Finishing Outside Corners & Arches – Sarah Smyth 15ppl Max
Boardroom III Mezzanine Level: Hands on practice expanding and contracting pattern to balance a room and end the use of the kill point – Heidi Mead 10ppl Max This session is a follow up to Heidi’s talk. Together we will practice expanding and contracting patterns to create a more balanced and seamless install. No more colliding patterns and cut off elements. With a little math and courage we can end the kill point and create a more painterly install.
12:45pm - 1:10pm
Guru Sessions - 20 Minute
Salon 1 (4th Floor): Table Trimming Untrimmed Paper – Amy Anderson & Sam Wright 15ppl Max Are you nervous about table trimming? If you would like to gain more confidence at the table this class is for you. Come and learn how to use your tools to your advantage to get the best result when trimming untrimmed paper.
Caprice 2 (4th Floor): Different Uses and Applications of Muslin – Jeff Ragland 20ppl Max How to use muslin on flat walls and ceilings with paste, and using it with staples on paneling and other uneven surfaces.
Caprice 3 (4th Floor): Pasting Machine – Bob Banker 25ppl Max
Caprice 1 (4th Floor): Wallcovering Removal Techniques – Vinnie LaRusso 25ppl Max Remove wall coverings safely and professionally
1:15pm - 1:35pm
Guru Sessions - 20 Minute
Salon 1 (4th Floor): Table Trimming Untrimmed Paper – Amy Anderson & Sam Wright 15ppl Max Are you nervous about table trimming? If you would like to gain more confidence at the table this class is for you. Come and learn how to use your tools to your advantage to get the best result when trimming untrimmed paper.
Caprice 2 (4th Floor): Different Uses and Applications of Muslin – Jeff Ragland 20ppl Max How to use muslin on flat walls and ceilings with paste, and using it with staples on paneling and other uneven surfaces.
Caprice 3 (4th Floor): Pasting Machine – Bob Banker 25ppl Max
Caprice 1 (4th Floor): Wallcovering Removal Techniques – Vinnie LaRusso 25ppl Max Remove wall coverings safely and professionally
