TTA members shared their expertise in the Demo Zone at the first ever Tiling Show in Harrogate. The event – which ran alongside The Flooring Show – took place between 18th and 20th September and saw a packed programme of demonstrations and seminars, as well as a Trends Hub, Ask The Expert sessions and dozens of exhibitors. The […]

The Tile Association has changed the membership rate for tile agents to offer even better value for members. A tile agent’s membership rate was previously based on turnover. The new arrangements see a flat rate annual membership charge of £150+VAT for the full range of TTA benefits. Click HERE to see the latest full range. Call 0300 3658453, […]

At the Saint-Gobain Technical Academy in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, Weber’s training programmes embrace all categories in the company’s diverse product range. This includes External Wall Insulation (EWI), monocouche through-coloured renders, tile fixing, technical mortars and flooring systems. Courses can be designed to meet product-specific requirements, or to suit different levels of experience and skills. Many one-day […]

The world of fashion and interiors have once again united with British Ceramic Tile stepping out in style at the 2016 London Fashion Week (LFW), which took place between 16th and 20th September. The UK’s leading ceramic and glass tile manufacturer supported LFW, tiling the New Gen area at the show, a space dedicated to […]

Tilemaster Adhesives has formerly announced the appointment of Mark Ellis as its Technical Support Manager. Mark brings over 15 years’ experience to the family-run UK manufacturer. The appointment coincides with expansion throughout Tilemaster, most recently within its infrastructure and customer support teams. Mark started his career at The Tile Warehouse (now part of Tiles UK) […]

BAL – the market leaders in full tiling solutions – have launched a new online forum for tiling professionals. Available to registered YOU+BAL Partners, the forum gives tilers, contractors and specifiers the opportunity to discuss the latest products, fixing techniques and services, as well as getting technical help from BAL staff, share site stories and […]

Construction activity in the leisure sector has been volatile in recent years, with a decline of around 5% in 2015. However, this followed strong growth in 2013 and 2014 and the sector remains a vibrant market for construction work, worth over £6 billion annually in new work alone. Expansion and investment has been largely driven […]

New to the UK, Fila Salvaterrazza provides a complete repair and protection solution for spa and leisure surfaces – from swimming pool tanks and surrounds, to steam rooms and changing rooms. Designed for stone, porcelain, ceramic and concrete, the solution consolidates surfaces without creating a film. It then prevents future water penetration, mould and efflorescence […]

Every three years the Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers holds its prestigious Triennial Awards competition. Entries for the 2017 awards are now being accepted, so if you fit the entry criteria, please do put yourself or your business forward. The Triennial Awards identify the buildings or structures within the area bounded by the M25 […]

  Mapei adhesive and grout products have been specified for the installation of a stone pattern in the reception and washroom areas in a refurbishment to the Freemasons’ Hall, London. The Hall first opened in 1933 as a memorial to the 3,255 Freemasons who died during active service in the First World War, and has […]