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Homes in the most expensive area of England and Wales cost 25 times as much as in the cheapest area, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) analysis of 2016 property prices. One square metre of floor space – an area about the size of a red phone box – costs almost £19,439 in Kensington […]

Steven Hugo brings hands-on experience to Tilemaster’s Technical Team.  Steven is a specialist floor fitter and in his new role, he will support customers with technical flooring enquiries, providing expert advice gained from over 16 years ‘on the tools’. During his career, Steven gained considerable experience in the LVT sector as a self-employed fitter. He […]

Mapei is launching its new Keraquick Ultrafast S1 adhesive. This cement-based ultra-rapid setting adhesive is ideal for fast-track repairs, since it sets to foot traffic in 60 minutes and is ready for grouting in 90 minutes. Suitable for interior and exterior use for fixing porcelain and ceramic tiles and mosaics, this fast-track product can be […]

British Ceramic Tile is rolling out a new brand. Not just a logo tweak or colour palette change, the new brand is the result of a six month project to position British Ceramic Tile as the brand within the tile industry. In an industry known for its lack of consumer brands, British Ceramic Tile has […]

The TTA is providing a new Pendulum slip resistance testing facility for tiles at its Stone, Staffordshire, head office. Slip resistance is an important issue for all aspects of the floorcoverings industry. Slipping is the single most common cause of injury in the UK, comprising 40 per cent of all injuries and costing the NHS […]

The TTA is encouraging companies and individuals in the industry to start considering their entries for the TTA Awards 2018, which are to be held on the evening of Friday 18 May at The St John’s Hotel, Solihull. This year will see enhanced sponsorship packages available, which will add value for sponsors and improve the […]

Larsen Building Products continues to strengthen its range of levelling compounds with the addition of the super-fast setting SLC3015 Professional SLC3015 is a single pack, ultra-rapid setting, fibre-reinforced, protein-free underlayment capable of 2-15mm in one pass. It is manufactured using Larsen’s proprietary cement technology, with a controlled blend of special sands and synthetic polymers to […]

Gareth Birks has joined Tilemaster Adhesives as sales manager. Bringing 16 years’ specialist experience in the adhesives sector, Gareth will look after Tilemaster’s customers throughout the UK, providing support and technical assistance, and bringing new innovations to market. Gareth’s career started at Building Adhesives Ltd in 2001 as a training officer and later as a […]

Instarmac Group plc have been awarded the coveted Gold Medal, an honour only given to those who achieve 5 consecutive Gold Awards in the annual RoSPA Health and Safety Awards. In its 61st year, these respected awards are open to businesses and organisations of all sizes, across a wide spectrum of industries and celebrate those […]

With the WorldSkills 2017 final in Abu Dhabi fast approaching, anticipation is rising for the UK Tiling Team. On Thursday 7th September, Schlüter-Systems caught up with them at the Greenbank Campus of Southern Regional College, Northern Ireland (SRC), to hand-deliver a couple of gifts prior to the start of this prestigious competition. Back in March, […]