In today’s world, as the need for businesses to demonstrate sustainable practices, including environmental performance, continues to gather pace, so do the risks of greenwashing. Greenwashing is a form of marketing where misleading information may persuade the public that an organisation’s products, services, aims and policies are more environmentally friendly than they are. Under proposed […]

On 12th January, UltraTile welcomed 23 members of the Tilers Community and hosted their biggest training day ever. Attendees began their External Tiling Academy Day by joining UltraTile’s Martin Pouncey for a morning of classroom learning. Martin, who has over 30 years of experience working in the tiling industry, took the tilers through the theory […]

Building chemicals manufacturer Sika has donated its EB25 sealant and adhesive together with its PowerPro sealant guns as part of a life-changing transformation of the Getaway Girls charity’s new Leeds headquarters, as featured recently on the BBC One series ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build’. Getaway Girls has been providing support and empowering girls and young […]

Training in the latest techniques is essential to keep up to date in any profession, and updated standards and changes in substrates and materials mean that the tiling industry is no exception. Tilemaster Adhesives Ltd – Kerakoll Group has put together a schedule of free training days for both flooring and tiling which will help […]

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has confirmed that the UK government will extend recognition of CE Marking for construction products until 30 June 2025. The Government has changed its guidance providing practical information for placing construction products on the GB market. The new guidance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/construction-products-regulation-in-great-britain https://www.gov.uk/guidance/construction-products-regulation-in-northern-ireland This decision […]

The Tile Mountain Group has released its end-of-year results for 2021.  The Group which now comprises the Tile Mountain, Bathroom Mountain, and Walls & Floors brands had another strong year of trading with sales of £71.9m (up from £48.5m in the previous year) and pre-tax profits of £3.94m (up from £2.58m in the previous year). […]

Every year businesses from all sectors, up and down the country, vie to become a Best Company to Work For, but only those who show a deep commitment to employee engagement, happiness and development, find themselves in one of the highly coveted league tables. In November, Instarmac tuned in to Best Companies Live and were […]

This year’s TTA Christmas Lunch was the most successful ever. A long-established and ever-popular event, this year’s lunch attracted some 85 people to attend. Held at the end of November at Browns Brasserie in Central London, it was an event to remember, providing the opportunity to catch-up and socialise with colleagues from across the industry […]

In a special limited offer, TTA is offering a free hoodie for new members who join before the end of the year. Visit https://www.tiles.org.uk/member-registration/members-benefits/ to find out more.

Amber Underfloor Heating forecast a particularly busy autumn for their electric underfloor heating solutions as consumers tackle challenges associated with gas boilers. Gas heating has come under fire this year after growing concerns with its cost, sustainability and longevity. Subsequently, industry experts Amber Underfloor Heating are expecting an increased interest in their electric heating solutions […]