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 […]

Palace Chemicals’ adhesive products have made possible a TTA Award-winning project at the Taj Hotel in London. TTA Awards are organised annually by The Tile Association, the national trade association for the entire tiling industry. The long-established and prestigious Awards are the only ones in the sector, providing recognition and celebration for the industry’s top […]

Founded in December 2023, Cumbria Tile Centre has quickly emerged as a prominent ceramic tile distribution business in Carlisle, Cumbria. With a team deeply rooted in the industry, they knew from the start that in order to reinvent customer experience and outshine competitors in an ever-growing industry, they would have to stay one step ahead […]

The Tile Association would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to ASCER (Asociación Española de Fabricantes de Azulejos y Pavimentos Cerámicos) and Cámara de Comercio de Castellón for their outstanding support and collaboration during its recent visit to their region. This educational visit was once again fully funded and provided TTA members with valuable […]

Schlüter-Systems offers more than 10,000 products for the long-lasting installation of tiles and natural stone; they include a comprehensive range of trims, waterproofing, underfloor heating and shower drainage systems. Worldwide, the products and systems have created the very best in bathroom design in both style and durability. One such example is a renovation and extension […]

The SkillBuild Regional Qualifiers for 2024 are now complete, following three months of heats across the UK from April to June. The construction trainees and apprentices have been scored for each Regional Qualifier, and you can now view the results of the top 3 scoring competitors for each trade category. These scores are quality assured […]

Firmly established as a must-visit event in the industry’s exhibition calendar, InstallerSHOW has again exceeded all expectations as a record number of visitors flocked to the NEC Birmingham. The enhanced format of this year’s show gave over 20,000 professionals from the heat, water, air and energy space access to more than 300 speakers and 650 […]

The Tile Association (TTA) has been working with the British Adhesives and Sealants Association (BASA) and Construction Products Association (CPA) to highlight concerns with the NHBC Technical Guidance 2023 Clause 9.2-06 Wet Area Specs – Tanking requirements. Since the guidelines proposed by the National House Building Council (NHBC) on 27th July 2023 did not concur […]

InstallerSHOW is back at the NEC, Birmingham from June 25th to 27th. It’s bigger and better than before, with 50% more space and over 600 exhibitors! InstallerSHOW is the annual event where 20,000 installers, specifiers, and decision-makers from the heat, water, air, and energy sectors gather. It’s the top spot in the UK for finding […]

The Spanish Ceramic Industry Estimates Turnover for 2023 of €4,684 million (-14.3%) ASCER, the Spanish Association of Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile Manufacturers, during Cevisama 2024, held an international press conference organised in collaboration with ICEX Spain Trade and Investment. ASCER’s president, Vicente Nomdedeu Lluesma, presented the provisional year-end close for 2023, a year marked […]