Katy Black, marketing director at Verona, explores the benefits of using splashbacks, and the top trends influencing residential and commercial projects. Splashbacks have always had a very practical role to serve, whether it is protecting walls from heat in the family...

When laying tiles over underfloor heating systems, there are a few rules of thumb that should not be neglected. Firstly, ensure that the wiring in electrical systems is fully encased in either levelling compound or adhesive.  Always use flooring compounds...

Laying tiles over underfloor heating need not be complicated if you use Kerakoll’s systems for both electrical and water-based installations.  The products are easy to work with, and kind to the health of the installer. The pipes for water-based systems need...

With much of the UK housebound for a large portion of 2020, it is clear why home comforts have made their way to the forefront of people’s minds recently. Whether this means redoing the bathroom for a more spa-like experience,...

RAK Ceramics has launched RAK-Sanit: a permanent built-in bactericide treatment billed as a health and safety revolution. Safety has always played an essential role in our choices but this is particularly true at the present time, driven by a genuine revolution...

Tamara Froud of Mosaic Art Ltd has created 49 mosaic roundels for the Gambia Street community garden in the Bankside area of Southwark, London, using Colour-Lock grout from Palace Chemicals. Palace Chemicals’ top-performing products ‘rose’ to the challenge to help a...

With the technology for heating controls in our homes advancing rapidly Amber Underfloor Heating have introduced a wifi smart thermostat to their range that doesn’t require a hub. A smart thermostat system allows the end user ultimate control over their heating...

The Corona crisis has hit the construction sector hard. Yet, as the industry awakens, it is clear that we’re entering a different world. NBS - the global technology platform that combines the best content and connectivity for anyone involved in...

Peter Vann, Director of Ceramique Internationale, looks at the biggest trends in splashbacks today and why brick-shaped tiles are more popular than ever. Evolving from a practical addition to the kitchen to a bespoke design project, kitchen splashbacks have come a...

Sometimes speed is everything.  How many times do fixers turn up to a job and the floor isn’t ready for tiling – despite assurances?  For small jobs, sometimes you haven’t got time to wait for traditional levelling compounds to set...