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 […]

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 […]

Mapei has launched the new Keraquick Easy S1 – a rapid-setting flexible cementitious flooring adhesive for ceramic, porcelain and moisture-stable stone and mosaic tiles. The new adhesive is ideal for fast-track renovations of heavy trafficked areas and for rapid installations across commercial and domestic settings, both internally and externally – from public buildings and industrial […]

As a major UK supplier of systems for the protection of tile and stone installations, including profiles, waterproofing, heating and other systems essential for high-quality bathroom fit-outs, Schlüter-Systems is highlighting some of the company’s most popular products at this year’s InstallerSHOW.  Among the products on display will be: KERDI-200 waterproofing membrane Low height, linear drainage […]

Nicholls & Clarke have recently launched their signature ikon Plain Colour Tile Collection to the UK market. Following on from 2 years of development, the long-awaited colour palette has been revealed, showcasing a specially curated collection of 23 colours and sizes, manufactured with sustainability in mind. The N&C Ikon Plain Colour Collection is manufactured responsibly […]

Award-winning UK wetroom solutions manufacturer Impey has announced the launch of a brand-new floor former, the Aqua-Dec Linear 1. With a seamless aesthetic, ideal for large format tiles, the brand’s new wetroom dec will complete their floor former collection, making it the largest and most comprehensive offering in the UK. Impey’s new Aqua-Dec Linear 1 is available […]

David Naylor, Schlüter-Systems’ Head of Marketing, explains how Schlüter is helping in the creation of waterproof, long-lasting bathrooms. Schlüter-Systems is well known as an expert when it comes to creating long-lasting bathrooms. Past shortcomings in the design of both new-build properties and retrofits have shown the importance of protecting the fabric of the bathrooms with […]

ARDEX are introducing X 7 R S1, a new improved version of their favourite X 7 R rapid-setting flexible tile adhesive. Advances developed by ARDEX UK R&D specialists have allowed the company to further improve a trusted technology making it more suitable for the modern demands of tiling. Superseding X 7 R, ARDEX X 7 […]

SGB Contractors have used UltraTile adhesives and grouts to install 250sqm of tiles at Slim Chickens’ brand new restaurant. Background The much-loved fast-casual food chain, Slim Chickens, have opened their latest restaurant at Bristol Cribbs Causeway shopping centre – the heart of Bristol shopping. The Challenge Time was of the essence for SGB Contractors, who […]

Fix-A-Floor is one of the fastest-growing sales opportunities in the tiling sector currently. Available in the UK since 2014, mainly through DIY retailers and online, Fix-A-Floor is this year making a push for increased trade business, with a presence at The Tiling Show, membership of TTA and the promise of future new products. The product comprises […]