By Matthew Mowforth, ARDEX training and technical support manager Successful tiling onto heated floors requires careful planning and preparation. As the floor heats up and...

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...

ARDEX Group UK has announced the official reopening of the ARDEXacademy North in Stoke-on-Trent.The upgraded facility has reportedly been transformed into a modern, highly...

Alex Underwood, head of marketing (tiling), ARDEX Group, details everything you need to know about adhesive classifications Tile adhesive classifications are standardised codes used to...

James Hailstones, ARDEX Group training and technical support manager, discusses key considerations for uncoupling membranes With today’s requirements for large tiles, faster installation and the...

James Hailstones, ARDEX Group training and technical support manager, examines the myths that surround uncoupling systems and outlines why the right approach to movement...

Justin Akerstrom discusses why post installation aftercare is just as important as fixing WHEN a tiling project is completed, the focus often shifts immediately to...

Lewis Lupton discusses the most common methods of installation exterior tiles THE last few years have seen an increase in the popularity of external tiling...

ARDEX UK and BAL - part of the ARDEX Group UK - are proud to announce they have both achieved Gold Certification for five...

ARDEX Group UK is proud to announce its return to SPATEX 2026, the UK’s leading international pool, spa, and wet leisure exhibition, as the...

IT’S with great sadness that ARDEX Group UK announces the passing of area sales Manager Karl Marsh on 18 November. Karl passed away peacefully...

ARDEX Group says it’s proud to announce its success at the BASA Showcase 2025, where the company won the Best Sustainability Initiative.The BASA Showcase,...

Vince Ruffini, ARDEX contract manager elaborates on the technical considerations to think about when it comes to grouting swimming pools GROUTING in swimming pools is...

What has been the biggest challenge for the tiling industry in 2025?The tiling industry continues to change as it adapts to cost pressures and...

Dave Rowley, training and technical support manager at ARDEX Group, explains how to deal with challenges that arise from flowing screeds for installation projects FLOWING...

James Hailstones, ARDEX training and technical support manager, details the essential preparation that needs to be considered when tiling onto underfloor heating systems WITH their...

Bradley Cutts, ARDEX training and technical support manager provides a guide to concrete and screed repair preparation IN professional tiling, the condition of the substrate...

Everyone knows what tile adhesive classifications mean don’t they? Or do they? Rob Thorp, ARDEX Group training and technical support manager explains Did you know...

In this article, Lewis Lupton, UK head of training for ARDEX Group, explains the role of manufacturers in providing support and training for the...

A 50sqm Roman-style mosaic has been unveiled at a sea viewing platform in North Yorkshire – designed by Turner prize-winner, Jeremy Deller, and sculptor,...

Matthew Mowforth, ARDEX Group UK training and technical support manager, elaborates on making sure correct protections are put in place to ensure that moisture...

David Hilton, ARDEX Group training and technical manager provides a technical guide on how to tile onto retro-fit water-fed underfloor heating boards. Water-fed underfloor heating...

Lino Ciriaco, ARDEX Group training and technical support manager, provides a guide on uncoupling and the benefits of cavity mat systems and thin lightweight...

Bradley Cutts, ARDEX Group training and technical support manager explains the most common methods of fixing tiles and slabs, and when to use which...

Gary Haigh, ARDEX Group training and technical support manager, elaborates on the importance of installing smoothing and levelling compounds correctly Smoothing and levelling compounds help...

The ARDEX Group is returning to SPATEX 2025 – the UK’s only water leisure exhibition – to showcase its latest rendering, waterproofing and tiling...

For a fixer or contractor, tiling is all about efficiency – efficiency in preparation, product selection and fixing techniques. Improving efficiency leads to savings...

Lino Ciriaco, ARDEX Group UK training and technical manager, explains how to avoid deflection when preparing the subfloor Before tiling it’s crucial to ensure your...

Gary Haigh, ARDEX group UK training and technical manager (North East), offers some best practice advice for working during the hotter Summer months Extremes in...

ARDEX Group UK has launched a 10-year group product warranty for installations using the leading brands of the group within the UK & Ireland. The...

ARDEX has introduced X 7 R S1, an improved version of the company’s X 7 R rapid-setting flexible tile adhesive. Advancements developed by the company’s...

“When do I need to prime?” “How many coats do I need?” David Hilton, Ardex group training and technical support manager is often asked...

Lewis Lupton, ARDEX group national training and technical manager, explains the collaboration the company has undertaken with Polypipe Underfloor Heating to make tiling onto...

James Hailstone, ARDEX training and technical support manager for Scotland, explains some of the typical issues tilers might face with cementitious-based grouts and how...

Dave Rowley, ARDEX group training and technical support manager, explains what you need to know when tiling porcelain over concrete. The last few years have...

ARDEX UK is once again exhibiting at SPATEX, reportedly the UK’s largest pool, spa and wellness show, taking place from 6-8 February at the...

Large format tiles have changed the way tilers go about tiling walls and floors, but no matter how we resist change, tiles are getting...

If you are looking to specify a tiled floor, it is crucial to understand what preparation is required to ensure that new or existing...

After more than 20 years with ARDEX and over 10 years with BAL, Peter Bell, managing director, is passing on the baton to his...

Many of the problems that occur with tiling are a result of moisture in the subfloor, or failure to protect backgrounds from water ingress....

From material sourcing, through to product launch, sustainability is key focus for the ARDEX Group UK in all its processes. The group, through its UK...

GivBax Rewards from ARDEX and BAL is described by the companies as the simplest, most rewarding Loyalty app for professional tile fixers. “It’s time...

Calcium Sulfate or anhydrite screeds have grown in popularity over the last decade as they can offer installation benefits over traditional sand:cement screeds. Efficient to...

Over the next few months, ARDEX is introducing updated packaging to its complete range of products; from floor levellers, tanking, adhesives, grouts, sealants and...

As a tiler, contractor, designer, architect, or distributor you don’t just need quality, easy-to-use products, it is also useful to have someone to turn...