The crimes of cowboy builders are well publicised. However the latest study from trades insurer AXA, in an interesting alternative take on this theme, finds that rogue traders may well be out-numbered by rogue customers. Customers having a cavalier attitude towards tradesmen’s safety and wellbeing is common, as are attempts to belittle their expertise, and the worst behaviour would […]

Italian brand Marazzi, leading international player in the ceramic tiles sector, has opened its first showroom in London, in the heart of Clerkenwell, one of the most renowned design hubs worldwide. Thanks to this opening, Marazzi aims at further establishing its name among the international architects and interior designers working in the capital, thus enhancing its […]

Norcros Adhesives has cemented its reputation as the leading environmental manufacturer in our industry. It has for the second year running won the TTA Award for Best Environmental Initiative. This comes following a year in which the company has broadened its efforts to eliminate negative environmental impacts of its business. During 2016 the company launched […]

Sharon Taylor winning Tile Fixer of the Year was definitely one of the highlights of this year’s TTA Awards. In taking the Award, she became the first-ever woman to be nominated for and to win this accolade. This category is always one of the most eagerly awaited on TTA Awards night, and it was keenly […]

Tilemaster LevelFlex has been supplied, by DHS Ltd, at Alderney Community Sports Centre (ACSC) – the Island’s first swimming pool and gym facility, which is being crowd-funded. The new facility is the result of huge funding efforts by the island’s residents, local businesses, sponsors and donors; with patron Duncan Goodhew MBE giving the ‘Swim Alderney’ […]

While the outcome of Brexit may be uncertain, Mintel’s flagship British Lifestyles report reveals that consumers are braced for an expensive future ahead. Over four in five (83%) Brits are currently concerned about seeing price rises on goods and services, with 59% worried about the mounting cost of groceries, 35% worried about the climbing cost […]

UltraFloor has expanded its range with a new flexible smoothing finishing compound, Level IT Super Flex 30. A two component system, Level IT Super Flex 30 is rapid setting and drying and boasts a fibre reinforced formulation. Due to a high polymer content it also offers excellent flexible properties. It has been specifically designed for […]

FILANO RUST has been awarded ‘Best Ancillary Product’ in The Tile Association Awards 2017.  FILA was also short-listed for the ‘Best Environmental Initiative’ award. The winning product, FILANO RUST is designed to safely remove old and new rust stains from all types of natural stone, agglomerates, porcelain and ceramic and concrete. It has a non-acid […]

BAL – the market-leaders in full tiling solutions – have helped mosaic artist Tamara Froud transform a primary school dining hall with installations designed by pupils and taking inspiration from the school’s values. A fixing solution of BAL adhesive and grout provided Tamara with the perfect materials to fix ornate Cinca ceramic mosaics to a […]

Chelmsford-based Elite Tiling is being put up for sale. With 19 years experience, the TTA member company has established a strong reputation for providing natural stone, porcelain and ceramic tile services to both private and public sector customers in a range of industry sectors. Now owner Gary Bude is seeking to retire and looking to sell the […]