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The new weberfix pro lite wall tile adhesive, designed for fixing all ceramic and porcelain tiles in interior applications, is both lightweight and Brilliant White. This high performance flexible adhesive enables extra coverage without increasing the load which is vital in eliminating the effect of any expansion or contraction in the substrate. “weberfix pro lite […]

The finalists of the 2017 Surface Design Awards have been revealed – and they feature an astounding range of inspiring surfaces and materials. The Surface Design Awards are the only awards in the UK that recognise and celebrate outstanding examples of progressive design and the use of innovative surfaces in projects both in the UK […]

  British Ceramic Tile has relaunched its Impact glass splashback collection, revealing a capsule new range that brings together a concise offering of bestsellers and on-trend new colours. As a company always looking to make a big impact when it comes to developing its product portfolio, the new collection reflects current design trends and consumer […]

Travis Perkins, the UK’s biggest builders merchant, has announced that it is to close 30 branches. The company, which employs 28,000 people and has 2,060 stores, said it was taking the steps – which put 600 jobs at risk – due to an “uncertain UK outlook” for 2017. The firm is closing branches of Travis Perkins, Benchmarx, […]

  The Tile Association holds its next technical seminar on 1st November at its Staffordshire headquarters. There will be three topics on the agenda: Slip Resistance of Hard Flooring Tiling to Calcium Sulfate Screeds Update to BS5385 on Wall & Floor Tiling. Following the morning’s seminars a buffet lunch will be provided for participants. The cost […]

BAL – market-leaders in full tiling solutions – have provided a range of products to support the development of a new facility in Rotherham for Grimm & Co, a worldwide charity which aims to get children excited about literacy. The Rotherham outlet is the first for the charity in the UK outside London. Each store […]

Industrial sensor specialist Longvale Ltd have selected Schlüter-LIPROTEC illuminated profile technology in conjunction with Schlüter-TREP stair nosing profile to give their feature staircase a unique lighting design with a modern, slip-resistant finish, within the entrance to their brand new facility. Longvale, located at Lancaster Park in Burton Upon Trent,  was founded in the mid-1980s and supply […]

Visitors to the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show in September said they were prepared to spend up to £123,000 on their property plans – a two per cent increase in spend from 2015. The increase seems to buck the predictions that Brexit would cause uncertainty and slow down the market. The capital city’s largest self-build […]

Tile of Spain is now accepting entries for the fifth annual ‘Passport to Creativity’ contest. The contest gives architects and interior designers an opportunity to enter to win a free trip to Spain. Winners will participate in a February 2017 architectural excursion where they will earn CEU credits and have a chance to visit Cevisama […]

Tilemaster Adhesives is supporting the creation of a remembrance garden to celebrate the life of Finlay Church who raised over £100,000 for charity after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. At just 10 years’ old, Finlay Church was diagnosed with a brain tumour. During a year-long battle with the disease, he helped to raise £100,000 to help others, […]