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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 […]

The growing popularity of outdoor living spaces – and of seamless floor finishes – has created new challenges for the tiling sector. In response, LTP has developed four new treatments to help maintain the appearance and safety of natural and engineered stone surfaces. All of the solutions are made in the UK. New to the […]

Online voting has now opened in this year’s TTA Awards. This is your chance to have your say on who receives the tiling industry’s top accolades. The vote is open to anybody and you can vote in up to 15 different Award categories. The categories are: Wall Tile of the Year Floor Tile of the […]

Tiles UK, one of the most successful and respected tile distributors in the country, is set to accelerate its drive into the specification market with a range of new initiatives designed to secure continued growth. Following the creation at the end of 2018 of the company’s new Contracts & House Developer Division – ProSpec, headed […]

Armatile has announced plans to create 20 new jobs and invest £3m in a new luxury showroom and design hub in Dublin.  Armatile, a family owned business that employs around 90 people across three locations at Armagh, Belfast and Newry, will open the facility at Baldoyle, North Dublin in the spring. Retail Director, Chris McCann, […]

TTA is delighted to announce that Tile Doctor is sponsoring The Tiling Show this year. For 2020 the Show is back bigger and better than ever before, following improvements made as a result of feedback from exhibitors and visitors. The Tiling Show will takes place on Friday 27 March from 10am to 4pm and TTA […]

Total construction output in Great Britain is forecast to experience a slight decline of 0.3% in 2020, before a rise of 1.2% in 2021 according to the latest forecast from the Construction Products Association. Political uncertainty and bad weather led to a slowdown in construction activity towards the end of last year, but the forecasts show […]

BAL Pourable One floor tile adhesive is designed for fixing natural stone and large format ceramics, porcelain and terrazzo. Like all the “One” range of BAL enhanced tile adhesives, BAL Pourable One is available as just a white adhesive – meaning that only one bag is needed – making it the perfect solution for floor […]