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Leading tile retailer, Tile Giant, has extended its retail footprint, opening its 83rd store in Sutton, London. Building on a successful retail operation that has spanned the last 20 years, the new store will open on 10th October offering a wide range of ethically sourced, design-led ceramic and porcelain tiles ready to take away, plus an even […]

Fix-A-Floor is one of the fastest-growing sales opportunities in the tiling sector currently. Available in the UK since 2014, mainly through DIY retailers and online, Fix-A-Floor is this year making a push for increased trade business, with a presence at The Tiling Show, membership of TTA and the promise of future new products. The product comprises […]

Tile adhesive, grout and preparation products manufacturer Norcros Adhesives has announced the promotion of Bethan Bright to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the Midlands and Northwest. Bethan started with Norcros Adhesives as a junior office administrator on an apprenticeship scheme with Stoke-on-Trent College, and has been successively promoted to her current role, via key […]

Following on from the success of the best-selling Hope Hexagon range, Verona’s new Hexagon designs bring together a modern small format shape with a stunning handmade finish for a decorative tile that adds an extra dimension to any retail offering. With a trio of stunning finishes – Marble, Steel and Anthracite – these new designs […]

Mapei floor preparation and fixing products were recently specified for an extensive floor installation at Teesside International Airport’s first duty free store, ‘World Duty Free’.  The project was completed by Ian Costello Tiling for main contractor, Wharton Construction. It forms part of an extensive refit at the Darlington airport, designed by architects, Corstorphine & Wright.   The multi-million-pound […]

RAK Ceramics, one of the world’s largest ceramics brands, announced it was awarded the Special Jury Prize at the TecnAwards 2022 in Rimini, Italy. The ACIMAC, Associazione Costruttori Italiani Macchine Attrezzature per Ceramica (Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment for Ceramics), awarded RAK Ceramics the Special Jury Prize for its outstanding work in […]

A refreshing twist on a classic look, the new Clay range from Verona puts a vintage spin on the metro tile, giving it a unique, handmade feel. With Metro tiles an enduringly popular choice for creating an eye-catching feature wall, Clay features a familiar rectangular format but comes in a slightly smaller size which adds […]

A stunning marble installation – spanning walls, floors and columns – has been completed at Harrods Shoe Heaven, by stoneCIRCLE, using a Mapei installation system.  The prestigious project at the iconic London department store is part of an ongoing refurbishment by stoneCIRCLE, with the latest phase commissioned by Jaysam Contractors Ltd.  Originally opened in 2014, […]

The Tile Association is delighted to confirm that there are now an amazing 14 Gold Sponsors signed up for the 2023 Awards. They are: Amber Underfloor Heating, Banks & Lloyd, Genesis, JACKOBOARD®, Mapei, Palace Chemicals, PCS, Shackerley (Holdings) Group, Tile Mountain, Topps Tiles, UltraTile, Verona, W.B. Simpson & Sons and Weber. TTA is very grateful to all of those who are showing their support for the Awards […]

A refreshing twist on a classic look, the new Clay range from Verona puts a vintage spin on the metro tile, giving it a unique, handmade feel.  With Metro tiles an enduringly popular choice for creating an eye-catching feature wall, Clay features a familiar rectangular format but comes in a slightly smaller size which adds subtle rustic […]