Due to popular demand, The Tile Association is hosting an additional webinar introducing the latest revision to the British Standard covering floor and wall tiling. This will be hosted on Tuesday 3rd September 2024, 3–4pm. BS 5385 Part 3: 2024 was published on 30th May and introduces the following principal changes: BS 5385 Part 5: […]

Mapei’s UltraCare mould remover and anti-mould protector will now be available as UltraCare Deep Cleaner Spray and UltraCare Deep Protector Spray. The treatments form part of Mapei’s wide range of UltraCare cleaners and protectors, formulated for all types of tile and stone and designed for professional and consumer application. Each of the UltraCare sprays are […]

Worldpay is the UK’s largest processor of payments, delivering fast and frictionless solutions to companies of all sizes. As a member and partner of The Tile Association, Worldpay is opening valuable opportunities for companies in the tiling sector to more effectively move and manage their money, taking control over their finances. The payment processing company […]

The six finalists for the wall and floor tiling category at the SkillBuild National Final are: Nicholas Bennison, Royal Engineers, British Army; Rebecca Gavigan, North West Regional College; Ben Gordon, P Plunkett Tiling Contractors Ltd; Travis Huntley, Cardiff and Vale College; Nadir Qahtan, South and City College; and Holly Taylor Whitehead, Leeds College of Building […]

This year, LTP is proudly celebrating its 40th anniversary.  Since the company was founded by Anthony Robb in 1984 much has changed, not least the breadth of tile and surface care products now available and the company’s own reach. Today, LTP supplies over 700 stockists throughout the UK and Ireland and has become one of […]

The Tile Association are delighted to announce a second Golf Day in 2024 will take place on 2nd October at The Stratford Park Hotel & Golf Club. Kindly sponsored by Genesis Global Systems Ltd, this event will launch TTA’s support of new charity partner Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. Lighthouse’s mission is to ensure that the […]

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system. The consultation on changes to the NPPF covers the following: • Making the standard method for assessing housing needs mandatory; • Reversing other changes made […]

Wall and floor tiling specialists, BMB Tiling, have utilised UltraTile’s external tiling system to transform an outdoor area from drab and dreary to chic and contemporary. Background Accomplished tilers, BMB Tiling, recently accepted the challenge of bringing life back to an old and tired garden patio at a private residence in the West Midlands. The […]

Palace Chemicals is now able to offer the new improved Rock-Tite 3-part system for fixing on-trend 20mm external porcelain and stone tiles. Rock-Tite Exterior Porcelain & Stone System comprises a Primer, a Mortar and a choice of Brush-In or Flow Grout. The mortar is available either as a pre-blend or a concentrate that requires the […]

Separate, reuse and recycle waste materials. The built environment contributes 40% to the UK’s carbon emissions and therefore there is a big responsibility to reduce carbon throughout the construction industry. That’s why The Tile Association (TTA) takes a leading role in achieving sustainability in the UK tiling sector, helping our members and the wider industry […]