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Tilemaster’s Tanking System offers an advanced waterproofing barrier for areas exposed to damp and water, including wet rooms and swimming pools. The ready-to-use sealing system is designed to prepare and seal substrates – from plaster board to concrete block – ahead of ceramic, porcelain and stone installation. Its flexible composition gives a fast, easy application […]

The TTA is sad to report that longstanding Association member Rogers Ceramics of Sussex is going into voluntary liquidation. The company, which has retail outlets in Haywards Heath and Crawley, cites continuing difficult trading conditions as the reason for closing the business. Rogers’ head office is in Crawley, where the company operates a 300 sq metre showroom, featuring […]

Granfix’s innovation and dedication has enabled them to produce top quality tile adhesives, grouts and ancillary products for over two decades. Established in 1992, Granfix Products has serviced the retail and contracting tiling sectors for over 20 years with wall and floor tile adhesives, grouts and ancillary products. The Granfix brand joined the Instarmac Group […]

Leading tile manufacturer British Ceramic Tile has named Heidi Normanton as its new head of global sales. Formerly marketing manager for the company’s export channel, Heidi will assume a strategic global sales role, driving forward British Ceramic Tile’s ambitious growth strategy overseas. Drawing upon her extensive knowledge of the brand and product portfolio, Heidi will […]

Results of the second State of Trade survey for 2016 show that whilst output from Build UK members rose before the EU referendum, there is uncertainty around future workloads following Brexit, with labour supply remaining a cause for concern. The latest Build UK survey, which was undertaken by Glenigan, reveals that industry capacity remains increasingly […]

BAL – market-leaders in full tiling solutions – have launched a new problem-solving external tiling system for balconies, roof terraces and ground terraces. Gutjahr System Technology from BAL offers designers and contractors innovative drainage, ventilating and uncoupling solutions to protect outdoor coverings against the unpredictable British weather and extremes such as rain, frost and heat. […]

The Tilezine website and email newsletter has a brand new look. Since its launch in 2010, Tilezine has become a key place to catch up on the latest news from the tiling industry. But a fresh new look and technical overhaul was long overdue. The new design style places Tilezine within the family of online products from the […]

British Ceramic Tile, the UK’s largest manufacturer of ceramic and glass tiles, has been supporting the next generation of textile designers with the sponsorship of a category in the final year show for students at Plymouth College of Art. The company was one of a few who sponsored the end-of-year show at the college. The […]

Leading UK tile manufacturer Johnson Tiles has lent its support to the WorldSkills UK Squad, currently preparing for the 44th WorldSkills Competition to be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in October 2017. The competition celebrates the best emerging talent in 50 different skills, inviting young people from 75 member countries and regions […]

Hotel Indigo opened in York last year and all tiled areas in this boutique hotel were installed using UltraTile adhesives. The Great Northern Tiling Company (GNTC) was awarded the supply and fit package for this boutique hotel situated near The Shambles — one of the oldest streets in York in the heart of the Walmgate […]