Workshops for Professionals

Our workshops are more than just training seminars; they're immersive experiences. Free, practical, and led by experts, they're designed to sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge and understanding.

Choose a category to explore learning opportunities designed for you.

Schluter-Systems offers workshops across North America designed for building and construction industry professionals. Blending hands-on practice, live demonstrations, and theory-based instruction, our workshops give you the opportunity to explore proven installation methods and innovative applications of Schluter products. 

 More than just training, these workshops are a chance to connect and network with peers, share best practices, and strengthen your expertise. Whether you’re sharpening existing skills or discovering new approaches, our workshops help you grow with confidence and stay ahead in the tile industry.

Explore all our learning opportunities below. 

Innovation Workshops

The Innovation Workshop offers essential education and training for professionals working with Schluter products.

If you are a professional who specifies, sells, or installs Schluter products, you can attend this workshop for free. This two-day program uses a combination of classroom instruction, live demonstrations, and hands-on practice to deepen your understanding of Schluter products. You will learn about the benefits and key features of the products, as well as proper installation techniques.

Building your Schluter expertise will enable you to create beautiful, long-lasting, functional tile assemblies for your customers.

Topics Covered

Shower Applications
  • Moisture management & waterproofing
  • Building tiled showers
  • The Schluter-Shower System
Floor Applications
  • Uncoupling principle for ensuring crack-free tile floors
  • The DITRA family of uncoupling membranes
  • Thin-sets & primers
Profiles
  • Profile categories
  • Overcoming tile challenges with profiles
  • Where to use profiles
Schluter Resources
  • Marketing materials
  • E-tools

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Hometown Workshops

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A customized training event designed for your local market. Your Schluter Representative selects from an a-la-carte menu of eight topics, tailored to what matters most in your area.

Available Topics
  • Moisture Management and the Schluter-Shower System
  • Linear Drains
  • Going Curbless
  • Finishing Bathrooms with Design Elements
  • Custom Builds with KERDI-BOARD
  • The Uncoupling Principle and DITRA
  • Floor Warming with DITRA-HEAT
  • Finishing with Profiles

Opportunities and Understanding – Retail One-Day Workshop

This program is tailored for distributor and dealer sales staff who need an overview of the Schluter product line and practical training in building project material lists.

Through interactive activities using the Schluter Price List, attendees build project lists for common scenarios such as:

Calculating profile quantities for a niche installation
Estimating materials for a DITRA-HEAT installation
Installing a shower with a line drain
Converting a tub to a shower

A live dry-fit demonstration also highlights the wide range of design and layout options possible with Schluter products.

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Partnering for Growth

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Designed for elite tile installation professionals, this workshop shows how partnering with Schluter can give your business a competitive edge.

Our experts demonstrate unique approaches to residential and commercial projects, helping you build high-end tile installations faster, more efficiently, and more reliably than ever before.

You’ll also discover how Schluter’s proven systems and dedicated support can help you expand your services, strengthen client relationships, and grow your business with confidence.

In-House Seminars

Learn from Schluter experts without leaving your place of business. Our team brings the seminar to you, delivering live demonstrations of our innovative systems to your team—and even your clients. 

These customized sessions showcase how Schluter solutions simplify complex challenges, improve efficiency, and deliver long-lasting results on both residential and commercial projects. With demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and plenty of opportunity for questions, you’ll gain practical knowledge you can apply right away. 

Hosting an In-House Seminar is also a great way to strengthen client relationships, spark new project ideas, and highlight your commitment to quality. It’s a convenient, impactful way to give your business a competitive edge. 

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Contacts to schedule a workshop:

UNITED STATES

Tel.: 1-800-472-4588 ext. 6131
Fax: 1-800-477-9783
E-mail: education@schluter.com

Contacts to schedule a workshop:

CANADA

Tel.: 1-800-667-8746, ext. 3297
Fax: 1-514-457-9953 | Fax: 1-888-667-2410
E-mail: canworkshops@schluter.com