TTA MEMBERS WANT TO BE MORE SUSTAINABLE, ACCORDING TO SURVEY
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...
View ArticleULTRATILE EXPANDS ITS MARKET-LEADING TEAM
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...
View ArticlePROFILPAS & MAPEI’S NEW PARTNERSHIP
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...
View ArticleBOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR TTA AWARDS 2024!
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...
View ArticleTILE CHOICE ENTERS ADMINISTRATION
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...
View ArticleTILE GIANT PURCHASES 9 OF 19 TILE CHOICE STORES
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...
View ArticleMAPEI’S BEST-SELLING SEALANT GOES GREEN
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...
View ArticleNATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
National Apprenticeship Week 2024, on Monday 5th–Sunday 11th February, is just around the corner. This event is an opportunity for the education and skills sector to celebrate the achievements of...
View Article103 MOON WHITE JOINS KERACOLOR FF COLOUR PALETTE
Mapei has introduced a new grout shade to its range of Keracolor FF fine-grained cementitious grouts. New 103 Moon White joins the collection of water-repellent grouts, which features DropEffect®...
View ArticleMEET THE LATEST MASTER TILE FIXER
The Tile Association’s Master Tile Fixer certification scheme was introduced to support TTA’s vision to ‘raise tile and tiling standards and enhance installation expertise and craftmanship’. The scheme...
View ArticleJACKOBOARD® ANNOUNCES NEW COOPERATION WITH LUX ELEMENTS
Tile backerboard market leader Jackoboard® is announcing a new cooperation with LUX Elements, who are a specialist in producing and transforming rigid polystyrene foam for bathrooms and wellness...
View ArticleNBS AND TTA ANNOUNCE A NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
NBS, a leading specification and product data platform for the construction industry, has announced its partnership with The Tile Association (TTA) to promote standards and guidance within tiling...
View ArticleTHERE IS STILL TIME FOR TECHNICAL MASTERCLASS SIGN-UPS
Technical Masterclasses will be presented in March by Martin Pouncey, TTA Technical & Training Manager, across a variety of locations. On Wednesday 6th March, there will be two courses held at...
View ArticleCONSTRUCTION HIT BY HOUSE BUILDING RECESSION
According to the Construction Products Association’s Winter Forecasts, construction output is forecast to fall by 2.1% this year due to falls in private housing new build and repair, maintenance and...
View ArticleMAPEI SYSTEM REPAIRS AND TRANSFORMS OUTDOOR POOL
Mapei has provided a repair and installation solution for a swimming pool in the heart of Norfolk. The Mapei system was used to completely renovate the 15m outdoor swimming pool from the base up, and...
View ArticleCSCS CARDS SET TO EXPIRE BY THE END OF THE YEAR
From 30th June 2024, cards carrying the CSCS logo obtained via Industry Accreditation will no longer be renewed and will expire on 31st December 2024 and cannot be replaced using IA. This is to meet...
View ArticleULTRATILE BRINGS SOUTH AMERICAN CUISINE TO LONDON
The Great Northern Tiling Company have used UltraTile’s marketing-leading adhesives and grouts at a brand-new Americana restaurant in London’s glittering west end. Americana is an independent London...
View ArticleFIXING LARGE FORMAT TILES AND PANELS WITH UNDERFLOOR HEATING
Martin Pouncey, TTA’s Technical & Training Manager, discusses some of the problems commonly faced when fixing large format tiles and panels over underfloor heating systems. He explains some of the...
View ArticleMAPEI PROVIDES ECO-FOCUSED SOLUTION FOR SURFACES AT NEW STEPHENSON BUILDING
A Mapei resilient floor system has been used to complete a floor installation in Newcastle University’s Stephenson Building. The surface project formed part of a £68.75m transformation of the original...
View ArticleATTEND THE TILING SHOW 2024 IN ITS BIGGEST YEAR YET
The annual Tiling Show is the ‘must attend’ trade show for the UK tiling industry, welcoming visitors from all sectors across the industry. It will be hosted on Friday 10th May 2024 at Birmingham...
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