The Tile Association’s Master Tile Fixer certification scheme was introduced to support TTA’s vision to ‘raise tile and tiling standards and enhance installation expertise and craftmanship’. The scheme will certify highly experienced and skilled independent tile fixers with the aim of promoting best practice and encouraging existing tiling professionals to strive for excellence. Congratulations to […]

It has been announced that Wolverhampton-based retailer and distributor Tile Choice is to cease trading with immediate effect. A Notice of Intention to appoint administrators was posted during the second week of January. The company was founded in 1991 and was a longstanding TTA member and winner of a TTA Award in both 2020 and […]

With entries closed and judging on the way, tickets for The Tile Association Awards are now available. TTA Awards 2024’s theme is “Building on the Best”, championing quality craftsmanship and service excellence. Individual tickets are priced at £195+VAT. Alternatively, there is a package deal for a table of 10 at £1,755+VAT, and a further discounted […]

Italian manufacturer, Profilpas’ range of profiles and systems will be launched as part of Mapei UK’s portfolio. The accessories will complement floor and tiling projects, and will include design-led skirting boards, LED light profiles, shower systems, spacers and levelling systems for floors and walls. Part of the Mapei Group since September 2022, Profilpas is renowned […]

Entries are open for TTA Awards 2024, closing December 31st 2023. There are 16 categories to enter, each with their own Award. Winning a TTA Award is a symbol of excellence, giving you a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry. Rules of Entry: Entries are open to TTA members only All nominations must be […]

Mapei is among the World’s Best Employers according to the rankings compiled by Forbes in cooperation with Statista that examined 700 companies assessed by 170,000 employees from over 50 countries to determine which businesses excel in terms of corporate impact and image, talent development, gender equality and social responsibility. Mapei, together with the other 13 […]

The winners of the SkillBuild National Final 2023 have been announced, after 78 construction trainees went head-to-head over three days. SkillBuild is delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and showcases some of the brightest talent in construction. The prestigious competition brings together highly skilled learners and apprentices to battle it out to be […]

TTA Awards 2024 are now open for entry. Winning a TTA Award is the biggest accolade available in the tiling industry, with all the prestige that winning, or even being shortlisted, will bring to your business. Winning a TTA Award can have a really positive impact on the development of a business or the success […]

BEWI, parent company of JACKOBOARD®, the UK market leader in insulated and waterproof tiling backerboard, has announced the appointment of two new staff members based at its Wigan head office. Katy Dootson, 32, joined the tiling and bathroom industry in 2020 working in a showroom environment. She started at BEWI in September as an administration […]

Leading manufacturer of tile installation products, Schlüter-Systems has published a striking new brochure, aimed at guiding architects, interior designers and other specifiers through the often-challenging process of fitting out a bathroom. As revealed in the foreword to the publication, following some images of a luxurious looking bathroom, “the fact is that the products you can’t see […]