David Naylor, Schlüter-Systems’ Head of Marketing, explains how Schlüter is helping in the creation of waterproof, long-lasting bathrooms. Schlüter-Systems is well known as an expert when it comes to creating long-lasting bathrooms. Past shortcomings in the design of both new-build properties and retrofits have shown the importance of protecting the fabric of the bathrooms with […]

For the first time in the history of TTA Awards, attendees are invited to celebrate the night in style at TTA Awards 2024 Afterparty. The exclusive Afterparty for Awards attendees will run from approximately 11pm–2am, complete with a subsidised bar and DJ. It will be hosted in Brightsmith on the Water within the Hilton Birmingham […]

On 6th April, Regulation 2 brought into effect a number of provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022. In particular, the regulations provide for the transfer of approved inspectors to become registered building control approvers registered with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). All private sector businesses that want to do building control work must now […]

Lifco has signed an agreement to acquire a majority of the shares in the Italian company Brevetti Montolit S.p.A. The company is a niche manufacturer of high-end professional tile cutting tools and accessories. In 2023, Brevetti Montolit reported net sales of approximately EUR 18.5 million. The company is based in Cantello (Varese), Italy and has […]

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has updated its recommendation on Industry Card schemes following the introduction of the Building Safety Act and the increased focus on competence. TTA members can find the updated advice as part of their exclusive access to paywalled content on TTA’s website. Following the successful rollout of CSCS Smart Check, which […]

Thanks to the large number of impressive award entries this year, the judges of TTA Awards have had a tough job adjudicating across the 16 diverse categories focused on excellence in the wall and floor tiling industry. Entries with the highest judges’ votes are shortlisted for the chance of winning an acclaimed TTA Award, with […]

The brand is evolving through a new purpose: shifting from being a building materials supplier to bringing people together to build better places to live. Kerakoll, a B Corp-certified multinational operating in the building industry, has presented a multi-year project to redefine the Group’s corporate purpose and brand identity, developed in partnership with global brand […]

A stunning residential project in Longfield, Kent, saw multiple wetrooms installed and stylishly fitted with Schlüter-Systems products, creating both level entry access and a uniform look.  The development, led by Daniel Berry of ATD Design Solutions, began with a smaller specification of one en-suite bathroom. However, once the work began and the homeowner saw the […]

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 certifies 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 our […]

ARDEX are introducing X 7 R S1, a new improved version of their favourite X 7 R rapid-setting flexible tile adhesive. Advances developed by ARDEX UK R&D specialists have allowed the company to further improve a trusted technology making it more suitable for the modern demands of tiling. Superseding X 7 R, ARDEX X 7 […]