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BCT’s new corporate video is being launched to the trade. A company obsessed with the small things that make a big difference, British Ceramic Tile’s new video gives retailers and buyers a real insight into the factory and its state of the art manufacturing processes. Viewers are taken on a short but sweet tile making journey […]

Further dates have been added in the New Year to enable fixers to obtain their NVQ Level 2 via the EWPA Assessment. Funding secured by the TTA from the CITB is making this training possible for the wall and floor tiling sector across the UK, supporting quality assured assessment of experienced operatives to NVQ L2. Part […]

BAL has joined forces with Tile & Stone Gallery, part of the Ceramic Tiles Ltd Group, to provide tiles, adhesives and grout to help BBC DIY SOS improve the home of Simon Dobbin – who was left with brain damage after an unprovoked attack by football thugs. In March 2015, Simon was set upon by […]

The new YouFix is the latest solution from Instarmac for easy tile fixing. It is a powder tile adhesive sold in a bucket which is designed to be used as the mixing vessel, making life easy on the job. Suitable for both the DIY tiler and the professional contractor, YouFix is the ideal multi-use product. […]

Funding secured from the CITB has enabled the provision of an assessor infrastructure for the wall and floor tiling sector across the UK to support quality assured assessment of experienced operatives to NVQ L2. Part funding is also available for NVQ EWPAR/OSAT training, which will help fixers obtain their CSCS cards. Having independent NVQ assessors […]

The Jackon Group, one of Europe’s leading construction products companies, has announced the formation of Jackon UK Ltd. Five years ago, TileBacker Limited was established to distribute Jackon’s JACKOBOARD range of insulated Tilebacker boards and wetroom systems throughout the UK and Eire. This brand is now firmly established with a substantial share of the market […]

Now entering its third year, the ‘We Are Wetrooms’ installation training tour continues to grow in popularity. During 2018 Impey’s specialist wetroom training event will visit nine locations, giving plumbers, bathroom installers and tilers the opportunity to develop or refresh their wetroom fitting expertise – and booking is now open. Across domestic, commercial and healthcare […]

The TTA is reducing the cost of accessing its technical inspection service for domestic projects of up to 25sq m. To qualify for the reduced rates, jobs must comprise a single area of either wall or floor tiling. Meanwhile fees for commercial jobs are seeing a small increase of 5 per cent to cover costs. […]

Continuing growth is leading to further investment and expansion for manufacturer Larsen Building Products. The company has now appointed Malcolm Spry as area sales manager for the south. His goal will be to develop and maintain the company’s tiling business to the south and south west of London. His appointment is an important one, which provides the […]

New from BAL, Rapid-Flex One is a high-performance S1 tile adhesive that provides fixers with superior qualities to get the job done on time and on budget. Fast, strong and flexible, BAL Rapid-Flex One is an all-round adhesive with extended 30 minutes open time and 60 minutes working time – giving fixers speed and control […]