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Mapei has introduced an eco-version of its best-selling pure acetic silicone sealant, Mapesil AC ECO. Manufactured using renewable energy and packed in recycled plastic cartridges, the solvent-free sealant provides all of the benefits of Mapesil AC technology – including exceptional strength and durability, resistance to mould and high elasticity – with a reduction in CO2 […]

Tile Giant announces that it has purchased 9 of the 19 Tile Choice stores which recently ceased trading as the company entered administration, as well as the tilechoice.co.uk and crowntiles.co.uk websites. The 9 stores – located in Coventry, Bilston, Walsall, Birmingham, Cannock, Derby, Burton on Trent, Kidderminster, and Worcester – will re-open and start trading […]

It has been announced that Wolverhampton-based retailer and distributor Tile Choice is to cease trading with immediate effect. A Notice of Intention to appoint administrators was posted during the second week of January. The company was founded in 1991 and was a longstanding TTA member and winner of a TTA Award in both 2020 and […]

With entries closed and judging on the way, tickets for The Tile Association Awards are now available. TTA Awards 2024’s theme is “Building on the Best”, championing quality craftsmanship and service excellence. Individual tickets are priced at £195+VAT. Alternatively, there is a package deal for a table of 10 at £1,755+VAT, and a further discounted […]

Italian manufacturer, Profilpas’ range of profiles and systems will be launched as part of Mapei UK’s portfolio. The accessories will complement floor and tiling projects, and will include design-led skirting boards, LED light profiles, shower systems, spacers and levelling systems for floors and walls. Part of the Mapei Group since September 2022, Profilpas is renowned […]

Following the announcement of Jason Reid’s promotion to Sales Director, Instarmac are delighted to announce that Area Sales Manager, Josh Jinks, is UltraTile’s new Brand Manager. Josh joined Instarmac in 2018 as part of their Graduate Development Programme and has worked extremely hard in the intervening years to climb the ranks to UltraTile Brand Manager […]

TTA’s Sustainability Working Group has recently carried out a focussed qualitative survey of independent tiler fixers and contractors to find out their views on sustainability.  The questions asked covered installation waste, product and material usage, office and warehouse energy use, packaging waste, transport & logistics and business miles and fuel.  The results revealed that all […]

Seven treatments from the UltraCare range have joined Mapei UK’s Zero Line, a range of low environmental impact products. They include six UltraCare surface maintenance products and UltraCare Smooth Silicone. The extended portfolio, which also includes installation and building products, provides safe and sustainable high-performance solutions with CO2 emissions fully offset in the entire life […]

TTA has launched a new website which offers all the latest information, services and news in one place. The updated design improves user experience accessing all of TTA’s key services, such as our technical and training support. You will be able to use our improved directory to more effectively find a tiler, showroom, product or […]

New Beginnings Tiling Academy is after a part-time tiling tutor to work 2-3 days a week. The role will be teaching in NBTA’s fast-track 2-week training courses, delivering the skills and qualifications that participants need to become a professional tiler. The courses provide participants with a CSCS Certification, Level 1 Health & Safety certificate and […]