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A range of Tilemaster products have been used as part of an extensive tiling project, by Westerhope Tile Centre, at Le Petit Chateau in Northumberland. The French country manor is an exclusive wedding venue, with 31 boutique hotel rooms, bars, lounges, ceremony and function rooms. A stunning range of stone, ceramic and porcelain surfaces feature […]

Kick-Start Publishing has launched the essential 2017 guide for the tile and stone specification market, in print and online. The Specifier’s Guide, for architects and developers, includes comprehensive information and insightful commentary on a wide spectrum of subjects relating to the art and science of tile and stone. Content topics include stone and composites, tiles, […]

Working alongside contractors to develop products is key to establishing successful market-leading brands. As a manufacturer, UltraFloor aims to provide contractors with confidence and peace of mind – and that comes from innovation, development and rigorous testing. UltraFloor has been at the forefront of developing products that make a difference with an aim to improve […]

Armatile has announced the appointment of Andy Dancaster as UK business development manager. Andy joined Armatile at the beginning of February and made an immediate impact at the Surface Design Show. He headed up the team which successfully presented Armatile’s unique tile and mosaic creations to the many specifiers, retailers and distributors in attendance. Andy […]

FILA has introduced a new care kit for ceramic and porcelain tiles. The new kit includes three products, for easy cleaning after laying, stain protection of joints and ongoing maintenance. The kit promotes safe and effective maintenance, with the product trio contained in a sturdy, cardboard carry box – ideal for retailers and as a […]

The Worshipful Company of Tylers & Bricklayers recently made a special presentation to the 2016 winner of Skillbuild. Gordon Cook from City of Glasgow College, with his tutor Andrew Pollock, attended an Awards Evening hosted by the Worshipful Company at Trinity House in Central London in March. The Awards lunch is an annual event, which seeks […]

The first three months of the year have seen a 143% increase in membership applications. As more and more businesses and individuals within the tiling industry come to understand and appreciate the benefits of the work that the TTA is doing and the specific benefits of membership, we are seeing membership numbers steadily increasing. This […]

Britain’s biggest tile specialist, Topps Tiles, has launched its latest range of trader initiatives, available for all their registered trade customers. With the introduction of its latest collection of benefits, traders can now take advantage of a variety of rewards, from free coffee in-store to 200 new trade price reductions and discounts on a range […]

Tilemaster Adhesives has introduced a new damp-proof membrane to its surface preparation range. New FAST One Coat DPM is a solvent-free, epoxy-based product that cures in just 4-5 hours. The two-component system can be used on surfaces with a relative humidity of up to 98% and can be installed where no structural DPM is present. […]

Cembrit, cladding and building board specialist, has launched Unipan, a versatile tile backing board which is suited for internal ‘wet’ applications. Unipan is lightweight, tough and stable, and offers a solid base for tiling through its excellent adhesion properties. The boards are manufactured from a material that is a mix of cement and aggregate, which […]