After a four-year development programme, Schlüter-Systems has welcomed customers to the company’s impressive new 980 sqm extension at Coalville, Leicestershire, which includes a gallery with 24 displays, a training facility, and 682 sqm of warehouse space along with administrative support offices. At the open evening, guests saw company directors Marc and Udo Schlüter (pictured right […]

The Tile Association (TTA) held another successful Golf Day on 6th June at the Stratford Park Golf Club. The day began with bacon rolls for breakfast followed by a shotgun start. TTA wishes to thank everyone who attended, and especially the event’s main sponsor Genesis Global Systems Ltd. Founded in 1989 in the ceramic and […]

Mapei has received Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification for a series of treatments from its UltraCare range. They include six tile and stone cleaning products and UltraCare Smooth Silicone. The certification reflects Mapei’s commitment to whole life cycle sustainability, from raw materials through to manufacturing and packaging, reducing the amount of CO₂ associated with the […]

Every three years the Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers holds its Triennial Awards competition to identify the buildings or structures within the area bounded by the M25 motorway which best demonstrate all-round excellence in the use of bricks, roof slates and tiles and wall and floor tiles. This year’s prestigious Triennial Awards will be […]

The UK economy is showing signs of improvement from what was seen at the end of 2023. Growth is forecast to be modest and there is a need for an extra 251,500 extra construction workers by 2028 to meet the expected levels of work. The latest Construction Skills Network report published by the Construction Industry […]

In 2021–22 households spent £60 billion on repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) of the housing stock*. Three quarters was spent on alterations and improvements and about £40 billion of the overall RMI work was contracted out. This doesn’t include billions of pounds spent by a multitude of private landlords who rent out more than 20% […]

The Tiling Show, recently hosted at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, was once again a great success for the tiling industry. Sponsored by BIHUI, the Show has firmly established itself as a ‘must attend’ event for all sectors in the tiling industry’s annual calendar. The additional room dedicated to tile manufacturers made this year the biggest […]

Underfloor heating experts, Amber Underfloor Heating, were Gold sponsors of the annual Tile Association Awards – for the third year running. Hosted by leading industry membership organisation The Tile Association, TTA Awards are an annual event which recognises the achievements of companies and individuals in the tiling sector. TTA Awards 2024 took place on 10th […]

The UK’s annual awards evening celebrating the tiling industry, TTA Awards, was hosted on 10th May 2024 in the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. This year’s theme is ‘Building on the Best’, championing quality craftsmanship and service excellence. Congratulations to all the winners and highly commended! A key part of TTA Awards is the charity fundraising for […]

Mapei has launched MapePave – a new pre-blended ready-to-use mortar system for the fast installation of natural and engineered stone pavers externally, all year-round. Ideal for 20mm porcelain and natural stone, the new system provides normal setting and controlled shrinkage for fast-drying bedding and installation. When grouted with MapePave Brush in Grout, pavers can accept […]