The Tile Association’s Master Tile Fixer certification scheme was introduced to support TTA’s vision to ‘raise tile and tiling standards and enhance installation expertise and craftmanship’. The scheme certifies highly experienced and skilled independent tile fixers with the aim of promoting best practice and encouraging existing tiling professionals to strive for excellence. Congratulations to our […]

The largest construction competition for apprentices and full-time learners in the UK is back and this year, following on from an incredible National Finals, it’s even bigger and better! Sign up now to compete in your nearest Regional Qualifier taking place in 19 locations across the UK. Tutors and employers can enter on behalf of […]

TTA are hosting Technical Masterclasses on Monday 8th April 2024 at Schlüter-Systems Ltd, Units 3-6 Bardon 22 Ind Est, Bardon Hill, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1TE. The courses are: Morning – Ceramic & Natural Stone Floor Tiling to Acoustic Systems Afternoon – Internal Ceramic Tiling to Sheet & Board Substrates TTA’s Technical Masterclasses are aimed at […]

Since his appointment as TTA Technical & Training Manager, Martin Pouncey has been hard at work delivering on The Tile Association’s vision of “Excellence in Tiling” for the industry. He is proving himself as a key asset to TTA’s goal of constantly improving the scope and quality of services offered to members. A core part […]

The winners of the SkillBuild National Final 2023 have been announced, after 78 construction trainees went head-to-head over three days. SkillBuild is delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and showcases some of the brightest talent in construction. The prestigious competition brings together highly skilled learners and apprentices to battle it out to be […]

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 […]

TTA has introduced a revamped version of its popular Tiling Guide. Featuring the new TTA branding, this 28-page full-colour A5 booklet includes help and support for tilers in their day-to-day work. It contains practical information on how to deal with key installation issues which most tilers will encounter in the course of their work. TTA’s […]

SkillBuild have announced the winners of the National Finals 2022, which took place at Edinburgh College on 15th to 17th November. SkillBuild, often dubbed the ‘Skills Olympics’, is delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) in partnership with WorldSkills UK and offers a chance for trainees to compete to be crowned winner in their […]

TTA is to host a series of Technical Masterclasses. These are to be held at TTA HQ, The Mount, 43 Stafford Road, Stone, Staffs. ST15 0HG. The first three masterclasses will take place as follows: 30th June – Tiling to Heated Floors – presented by Martin Pouncey & Tony Barry 11th July – Tiling in Wetrooms – […]

Employers in England who have apprentices who commenced their employment between 1 October 2021 and 31 January 2022 are able to apply for £3,000 grant support. The apprenticeship needs to start between 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. Applications close on 15 May 2022. Payments are split into two instalments – the first of […]