Up-skill your tiling with BAL and ARDEX

The ARDEX Group offers hands-on, industry-approved training for tilers through its ARDEX Academy sites in Haverhill and Stoke-on-Trent as well as at complementary manufacturers across the UK.

Courses focus on ARDEX and BAL solutions and prioritise practical, system-led applications for all types of tiling installations from large format tiling to wet room installation.

Sessions are all free and include complementary lunches, product giveaways and free GivBax Rewards points.

2026 Courses:

Large Format Tiling Solutions with ARDEX, Sigma, Wedi and Cosentino. July 9th, 9am – 3pm.
Sigma Academy, Portsmouth. Hands-on training with experts in Large Format Tiling, including cutting, handling, niches, fixing, background preparation and more.
The Complete Guide to the Installation of Uncoupling Systems. (BAL) July 15th, 9am – 3pm. Academy South, Haverhill.
Hands-on training covering uncoupling systems, including installation methods, substrate considerations, movement protection and best practice techniques.
An Introduction to the Installation of Ceramic Tiles (Floors) (BAL).
August 4th, 9am – 3pm.
Academy North, Stoke-on-Trent.
Hands-on training introducing floor tiling techniques, including surface preparation, adhesive selection, tile fixing and finishing.
An Introduction to the Installation of Ceramic Tiles (Walls) (BAL).
August 25th, 9am – 3pm.
Academy North, Stoke-on-Trent. Hands-on training covering wall tiling basics, including preparation, fixing methods, spacing, grouting and finishing.
ARDEX Large Format Tiling Solutions with Sigma and Grespania. September 2nd, 9am – 3pm. Academy North, Stoke-on-Trent. Hands-on training focused on large format tiling, including handling, cutting, installation systems and substrate preparation.
The Complete Guide to the Installation of Uncoupling Systems (BAL).
September 23rd, 9am – 3pm. Academy North, Stoke-on-Trent. Hands-on training covering uncoupling systems, including installation processes, substrate movement protection and long-term durability.
The Complete Guide to the Application of Grouts (BAL).
October 20th, 9am – 3pm. Academy North, Stoke-on-Trent. Hands-on training focused on grout application, including product selection, mixing, application techniques and finishing.
ARDEX Large Format Tiling Solutions with Sigma, Wedi & Cosentino.
November 4th, 9am – 3pm.
Sigma Academy, Portsmouth. Hands-on training with experts in Large Format Tiling, including cutting, handling, niches, fixing, background preparation and more.