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Cardiff & Vale College in Wales has been approved as a TTA Centre of Excellence. As the only college in Wales to offer Wall & Floor Tiling courses, the College occupies a unique position within the Welsh tiling and construction sector. High quality training is of great importance and TTA is therefore proud to recognise […]

TTA is lobbying for the removal of EU Anti-Dumping Duties (ADD) levied on the imports of wall and floor tiles from the People’s Republic of China. It has written to the Department for International Trade, saying these are anti-competitive barriers to trade which serve no purpose in a post-Brexit economy. The current EU duty, known […]

Kerakoll Group has merged its two British subsidiaries, Kerakoll UK Ltd. and Tilemaster Adhesives Ltd – acquired by the Group in 2017 – into one organisation. The company is targeting ambitious growth, with the announcement of a £30m investment plan for a cutting edge new production plant, which should consolidate the Group’s position as a […]

Leading tile distributor Verona is launching its newly revamped trade catalogue to customers this month. Featuring the company’s market-leading product portfolio, the catalogue has been redesigned to ensure it’s simpler for customers to navigate and to identify ranges for selection.  With a modern new design and fresh look, the catalogue is full of inspiration and […]

BAL has launched three new RIBA-approved CPD Seminars for architects, specifiers and contractors. The CPDs, entitled ‘Tiling to Internal Walls with Large Format Tiles’, ‘Tiling to Swimming Pools’ and ‘Tiling in Wet Rooms’ provide attendees with up-to-date technical information, highlight British and European Standards and provide guidance on problem solving solutions and how to avoid potential failures. ‘Tiling to […]

Tilemaster Adhesives has extended its range of professional flooring products, with the introduction of a new universal high-temperature flooring adhesive. Tilemaster Eco-3000 is suitable for installing LVT, PVC, vinyl and rubber flooring as well as carpet, textiles and uncoupling membranes on to a wide variety of substrates. The new adhesive has been formulated to be solvent-free with […]

Norcros Adhesives is strengthening its range of paint-on floor preparation products with the launch of Norcros Pro DPM. The product is a solvent-free epoxy-based surface DPM and moisture vapour suppressant, designed for use on concrete or sand: cement screed floors, to which it has excellent adhesion. It is particularly suitable for fast-track building projects, since […]

A ceramic mural showcasing the ‘Tube Line/Majolica’ style of hand painted ceramics was commissioned in 1989 for use in tilers H&R Johnson’s showroom. Designed by Graham Hughes and produced by a team of 12 specialists, the large mural (14’ x 6’) depicts a colourful exotic tropical jungle and is very tactile. The mural attracted much attention […]

CITB is launching a new grant scheme designed to support smaller construction companies with the start-up costs involved in taking on a new apprentice. It is a two-year pilot scheme, and is an addition to existing CITB full apprenticeship grant packages. Construction companies are eligible to apply for the grant of £500 if they: are […]

TTA is delighted to reveal the shortlist for this year’s Awards. Many congratulations to all those who have reached this important stage in the tiling industry’s national awards – and thanks to all those who have taken the trouble to enter this year. Thanks also to our panel of excellent judges and to everyone who […]