Nicholls & Clarke are manufacturers and distributors of a wide portfolio of building materials within the UK and internationally. As a business that has been in operation for over 140 years, they are accustomed to making continually development and realigning their business to meet the demands of the current market. As part of a strategic […]

The TTA urges the industry to get ready for the TTA Awards 2019. The tiling industry’s big night will take place on Friday 12 April at The Hilton Birmingham Metropole at the NEC. There are superb sponsorship opportunities available once again.  The TTA Awards are an unbeatable opportunity to get your brand in front of […]

Walls and Floors has appointed Jason West as its Wholesale and Distribution area sales manager for the South Wales and M4 Corridor areas. This move comes as part of the company’s plans to strengthen its wholesale and distribution support in all regions throughout the UK. Jason, who has over 20 of experience in the tiling […]

Tiles UK, one of the most successful and respected tile distributors in the country, is set to target the specification market, via a new corporate division, as it goes for future growth. The company, established in 1947, believes the specification sector is the one which currently offers the greatest opportunity for its development. Tiles UK […]

Martin Bentham, owner of Euxton Tile Supplies, Chorley, near Preston, has sold the business to Julian Palmer. Euxton Tile Supplies is one of the largest independent tile distributors in the northwest, established more than 50 years ago, with a warehouse, showroom and office in the village of Euxton. The company operates its own delivery fleet […]

In 2017 the world ceramic tile production grew more weakly than previously, according to ACIMAC Research, quoted in the Italian publication Ceramic World Web. Tile production grew to 13,552 billion square metres, a 2.2% increase on 2016. Meanwhile tile consumption also grew by 2.2% to 13.3 billion square metres. Global import-export flows fell by 1.4% to […]

In one of their most challenging builds, Nick Knowles and the DIY SOS team recently built a brand-new gym for the Dale Youth Boxing Club which was previously housed in Grenfell Tower. To support the build, BAL donated adhesive, tanking, grout and sealants with tiles donated by Walls and Floors (Kettering) Ltd. Founded 60 years […]

Walls and Floors have launched their brand new Trade website, which is specifically tailored to the fast-paced needs of a tradesperson. The new website, which is the result of several months development, promises to make buying tiles, tools and essentials quick and easy, whilst still maintaining the high quality service that has allowed Walls and […]

The new Feature Floors from BCT celebrate the nation’s passion and love of design. An ultra-stylish range developed by three of the company’s cutting edge design experts, these new ceramic designs have been developed with the bold consumer in mind. Samantha, Luka and Stephanie form part of British Ceramic Tile’s Obsessively Original campaign, a wider […]

With plywood being excluded from British Standards as a suitable background for wall tiling, tile backing boards such as BAL Board provide the perfect solution. They can be used in wetrooms, over underfloor heating, as dry lining and insulation, and as a flat surface for tiling. Innovative, new tile backer boards – such as BAL Board […]