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Tile fixers working in the construction sector need to be aware that The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is putting up the price of the CSCS card from 1 September. The price will be rising to £36 inc VAT. CSCS says it had held the previous price for eight years, but that increasing costs had […]

The Construction Products Association expects the UK construction industry to suffer a fall in 2018, following five years of consecutive growth. The CPA’s Summer Forecasts anticipate growth for the whole of 2018 to fall 0.6%, before accelerating to 2.3% in 2019 and 1.9% in 2020, with house builders the primary drivers of growth for the […]

Along with the Construction Products Association, the Construction Industry Council and Build UK, the TTA sits on the Industry Response Group, set up by the Government after the Grenfell Tower Disaster. Following the publication of the Hackitt Report in June, Suzannah Nichol MBE, Chief Executive of Build UK said: “It is not surprising to see that […]

The key to a successful tiling job lies, not in the tiles themselves, but in what the tiles are fixed to. The latest launch from Norcros Adhesives provides a strong, stable background for all types of projects, especially installations in bathrooms and wetrooms. Norcros Pro Ply Tile Backer Board meets the requirements of the latest […]

Scandinavian living continues to inspire our interior spaces. The new Fibreglass collection from British Ceramic Tile reflects the trend for understated, tactile and homely design. Drawing inspiration from the real material, British Ceramic Tile’s new Fibreglass range can instantly transform any room into a warm, inviting space. It imitates the sharp, woven fibres in an […]

The latest revision to the British Standard covering wall tiling includes a number of important changes, of which those working in the industry need to be aware. BS 5385 Part 1: 2018 was published on 30 June and includes the following new requirements: Tiling should be carried out by a skilled operative, who has been […]

UltraTileFix, part of the Instarmac Group plc, is home to a portfolio of contractor-friendly, premium floor tile adhesives developed for the flooring industry. For the installation of ceramic and porcelain floor tiles, UltraTileFix recommends the use of a standard set tile adhesive such as ProSet SS. Formulated with extended workability, ProSet SS can receive light […]

BAL are supporting award-winning mosaic artist Julie Vernon, by donating the adhesives and grout to create a stunning robin sculpture for Hoodwinked 2018. “Royal Robin Redbreast” is one of 33 statues – each with its own unique design – which will feature around Nottingham from July to September as part of the Robin Hood-themed art […]

For urban styling at its finest, BCT offers its new Industrial range. With a weathered, tactile design, the new White colourway is a bold choice for anyone with an eye for design. Tapping into the trend for raw materials and aged finishes, this new option combines the practical benefits of a ceramic tile with the […]

We are sad to report the recent death of Jane Seymour, aged 44. Well–known and well-liked in the industry, Jane latterly worked as specification manager for Porcelanosa and Mosa. Paying tribute, Damian Hunter, UK sales director for Mosa UK, said: “Jane was a very hard working and ambitious young lady. She helped Mosa set up […]