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While the outcome of Brexit may be uncertain, Mintel’s flagship British Lifestyles report reveals that consumers are braced for an expensive future ahead. Over four in five (83%) Brits are currently concerned about seeing price rises on goods and services, with 59% worried about the mounting cost of groceries, 35% worried about the climbing cost […]

UltraFloor has expanded its range with a new flexible smoothing finishing compound, Level IT Super Flex 30. A two component system, Level IT Super Flex 30 is rapid setting and drying and boasts a fibre reinforced formulation. Due to a high polymer content it also offers excellent flexible properties. It has been specifically designed for […]

FILANO RUST has been awarded ‘Best Ancillary Product’ in The Tile Association Awards 2017.  FILA was also short-listed for the ‘Best Environmental Initiative’ award. The winning product, FILANO RUST is designed to safely remove old and new rust stains from all types of natural stone, agglomerates, porcelain and ceramic and concrete. It has a non-acid […]

BRITISH OVERSEAS & EXPORT TRADING LTD & BOET CERAMIC LTD are ceramic tile agents who represent factories in Italy, Spain and Asia. The company has recently expanded its portfolio and is looking for agents who can offer it and its factories support. It is looking for sales executives for the Home Counties and London, in particular for specialists in sales […]

BAL – the market-leaders in full tiling solutions – have helped mosaic artist Tamara Froud transform a primary school dining hall with installations designed by pupils and taking inspiration from the school’s values. A fixing solution of BAL adhesive and grout provided Tamara with the perfect materials to fix ornate Cinca ceramic mosaics to a […]

Often the most striking visual pieces in a bathroom, beautifully-designed tiles are a must in the quest for a perfect design scheme. Abacus Bathrooms’ new Pure & Simple collection encompasses two ranges. Lastra is a designer range of wall and floor tiles in four stunning contemporary colours – grey, dark grey, beige and almond. Made […]

At this year’s TTA awards Instarmac were delighted to be awarded the ‘Excellence in Marketing’ award for their website and product planner app. Both the Instarmac website and product planner app were launched in 2016, providing all the business’s stakeholders with two perfectly designed sources of information and contact. Rebecca Talbot, Instarmac marketing manager comments: […]

Chelmsford-based Elite Tiling is being put up for sale. With 19 years experience, the TTA member company has established a strong reputation for providing natural stone, porcelain and ceramic tile services to both private and public sector customers in a range of industry sectors. Now owner Gary Bude is seeking to retire and looking to sell the […]

The path to WorldSkills 2017 continues for the UK tiling team, sponsored by Schlüter-Systems Ltd. Most recently, a series of challenges over an intensive 2-day stretch, from 29th – 30th March, saw the nomination of the representative to compete at the grand final, in Abu Dhabi. Armondas Tamulis, of Southern Regional College Northern Ireland (SRC), […]

Tilemaster joins Roccia tiling scheme at Preston’s landmark mosque A stunning Roccia tile installation, at Preston’s landmark Masjid e Salaam Mosque, has been completed using a Tilemaster fixing system. Part of a £3 million redevelopment, the ‘blueprint’ installation was carried out by multiple tiling teams recommended by Roccia. It features Roccia porcelain surfaces, in 6mm […]