A historic city centre pub, known for its “breathtaking” exterior adorned with glazed ceramic tiles, has been awarded listed status. The Craven Arms, located at the corner of Upper Gough Street and Blucher Street in Birmingham, was originally designed between 1906 and 1910, although a pub had existed on the site since at least the […]

On Wednesday 4th September, the final 1,700-page report of a six-year public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire was published. It addresses the course of events leading up to the devastating fire in 2017, causing 72 deaths and further casualties as well as becoming the deadliest structural fire in the United Kingdom since the 1988 […]

Wall and floor tiling specialists, BMB Tiling, have utilised UltraTile’s external tiling system to transform an outdoor area from drab and dreary to chic and contemporary. Background Accomplished tilers, BMB Tiling, recently accepted the challenge of bringing life back to an old and tired garden patio at a private residence in the West Midlands. The […]

LTP surface renovation and maintenance products have been used to carry out a historic marble floor restoration at UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Roman Baths in Somerset. The project, carried out by floor restoration and cleaning experts, Green Man, included an extensive area of original marble flooring throughout the Prom Corridor. Green Man also carried […]

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 […]

A comprehensive Mapei system of watertight concrete, render, waterproofing and tile installation products has been used to construct a swimming pool complex at Great Tew in Oxfordshire. The installation of the pool and internal waterproofing was carried out by Pikehaven for main contractor Midland Building Services, with Mapei products supplied by Construction Site Supplies. An […]

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 […]

Pictured is Chris Halifax (right) being presented the Best Technical Installation award, Behind The Tiles Awards 2023, by Martin Chappell (left) from Schlüter-Systems. Chris Halifax of CTH Creations has carved himself a reputation for his incredible attention to detail and quest for perfection in all his work. He regularly shares project updates on his social media, […]

An extensive tiling project has been completed at Tower Hamlets’ new Town Hall using a Mapei installation system. The project, which included the reception area, washrooms and entrance, was completed by Stone & Ceramic for Bouygues. Tiles specified included natural stone, brick-slips, porcelain and ceramics. Located within the former Royal London Hospital building in Whitechapel […]