Bostik, a manufacturer of wall and floor tiling adhesives, primers, grouts and sealants, operates the Bostik Academy at its Stafford headquarters, offering both theoretical instruction and hands-on, practical training tailored to the latest products and techniques.
The academy’s curriculum covers a range of topics essential for floor and wall tilers and other tradespeople, including tiling to heated floors, calcium sulphate-based screeds, resin agglomerated tiles, natural stone installation, uncoupling membranes, tiling to boards and sheets, wetroom and shower tiling, and the use of adhesives and grouts.
While formal, qualification-based training requires a significant time commitment, focused skill-building sessions with manufacturers can often be completed in just a day or two. This flexible approach allows companies to arrange bespoke training experiences for their specific needs. Bostik Academy meets this demand, working closely with companies to design tailored training sessions based on their teams’ particular requirements and goals, maximising the impact and relevance.
Bostik’s head of tiling, Nick Walker, says: “You can’t put a price tag on the expertise that proper training provides. While there is an upfront cost in terms of time away from job sites, that investment pays exponential dividends down the road. A well-trained tiler works with precision, minimises costly mistakes, and doesn’t require constant oversight. In today’s competitive market, that calibre of workmanship gives companies an undeniable advantage over the competition. The short-term inconvenience is vastly outweighed by the long-term benefits to productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction.”
By prioritising training and development, the construction industry can cultivate a skilled, motivated workforce prepared to tackle projects safely and efficiently. This commitment to education is essential, says Bostik, for driving innovation, productivity and continued growth within this crucial sector.
https://www.bostik.com/uk/en/bostik-academy/training/personalised-training/
nick.walker@bostik.com
