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Suppliers of a complete range of panel products and a service tailored to individual customer requirements. High quality plywood specialists offering specifically engineered panels to suit all manufacturing and construction processes. Located in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and supplying throughout the UK. A comprehensive processing service including cutting, machining, veneering and laminating.

Q&A with Materials & Finishes Show event director, David Todd

With the relaunch of W Exhibition as Materials & Finishes Show coming up next May (19-22, 2024) at the NEC Birmingham, we catch up...

How to elevate your interior: bathroom accessories with form & function

Family-run, independent online tiles specialist Hyperion Tiles may be best known for our extensive collection of tiles...

Atlas Concorde launches Park Studio exhibition space

Atlas Concorde has inaugurated Atlas Concorde Park Studio, an exhibition space designed, according to the...

Vetter and BBS join Ethical Stone Register

Two more companies have joined Stone Federation UK’s Ethical Stone Register. The Ethical Stone Register...

Grupo Pamesa acquires a large-format parts factory in Alcora

Pamesa Grupo Empresarial, a leading European ceramic producer, has acquired Best Surface, previously owned by...

SACMI supplies complete system for Cerdomus

Cerdomus, an Italian tile manufacturer with over 50 years of experience in the sector, has...

ARDEX returns to SPATEX 2024

ARDEX UK is once again exhibiting at SPATEX – the UK’s largest pool, spa and...

Exhibit at The Tiling Show

Following the success of recent years, The Tiling Show will take place on Friday 10...

TTA visits Cersaie

In September, The Tile Association visited Cersaie to find out more about the Italian tile...

TTA hosts second Golf Day of 2023

On 12th October, TTA held its second Golf Day of 2023 at Stratford Park Golf...

Big things are coming your way

While their uptake here in the UK hasn’t been quite as rapid as in Italy...

BIHUI tools for large-format tiles

The modern tiling professional has a lot to contend with in an ever-changing industry and...

Rubi partners with CAS for large format

Large format tiling has become far more popular over recent years, tool manufacturer Rubi says,...

Atlas from Montolit – the large format tile support tool

Tool manufacturer Brevetti Montolit has launched Atlas, a product designed to help with the issue...

Omnicol launches ready mixed adhesive for XXL-format tiles

Dutch tile adhesive manufacturer Omnicol has produced a ready-mixed water-resistant dispersion adhesive designed for use...

Palace Chemicals – “an industry leader, 45 years in the making”

This year Palace Chemicals celebrates 45 years in business. This independent company based in Speke,...

INDUSTRY INTERVIEW – Charlie Clapham, Palace Chemicals

This year, Palace Chemicals, one of the UK tiling industry’s stalwart manufacturers of adhesives, grouts...

CERSAIE – Route to renewal

This year’s Cersaie took place in an interesting context. While 2022 saw the ceramics industry,...

Not 50 shades of beige, just two

As usual, Peter Vann and Cameron Fraser, directors of Ceramique Internationale, also attended the show....

Brazilian tile manufacturing: an overview

This month, TSJ is focusing on Brazil, one of the world’s largest tile manufacturers and...

How to lay large format floor tiles

Large format tiles have become increasingly popular over recent years and as tiling manufacturing and...

Winter is Coming

With the last of the summer sunshine firmly behind us, it’s time to turn our...

Go large with large format tiling

Large format tiles have changed the way tilers go about tiling walls and floors, but...

Sustainability – remember that it starts with the products

In the first of a series of columns for TSJ, Jim Percival, technical director at...

Coverlam: Large format and minimal thickness for architecture

Coverlam is the result of years of research and development, says manufacturer Grespania. Thanks to the...

Grespania at Cersaie 2023

Grespania introduced several ranges at this year’s Cersaie exhibition in September. Of the announcements, the...

Amber expands underfloor heating portfolio with two brand new thermostats

Leading suppliers of underfloor heating systems to the retail sector – Amber – have announced...

Profiles, movement joints and entrance matting from Genesis Global Systems

As a global brand for over 30 years, Genesis Global Systems says it has the...

Gold tiles are leading the way in luxury bathroom design

Get ready to take the statement bath concept to the next level with our Siminetti...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak interviewed at Parkside Studio

Parkside, a UK tile distributor, recently hosted an interview between Robert Peston and Prime Minister...

RAK Ceramics publishes ESG Report for 2022

RAK Ceramics has published its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report for the year 2022,...

Panariagroup releases 2022 sustainability report

Panariagroup has released its seventh sustainability report, which has been certified by a “leading auditing...

Mindful Living announced as theme for Surface Design Show 2024

Surface Design Show has announced the theme of its 2024 edition: “Mindful Living,” which the...

Natural stone and surface technology showcased at Marmomac and TECNA

Throughout the end of September, both TECNA and Marmomac took place in Rimini and Verona,...

Technical & training manager appointment is an important milestone for TTA

The Tile Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Pouncey as TTA technical...

Latest developments on EPR for packaging

The UK Government’s Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging regulations aim to place responsibility on businesses...

Gold sponsors already signing up for TTA Awards 2024

The Tile Association Awards are the tiling industry's national awards, which each year recognise quality...

Genesis Global Systems to sponsor TTA Golf Day

TTA's second Golf Day of 2023 took place on 12th October at Stratford Park Golf...

Limited numbers available on these upcoming Masterclasses

Thursday 19th October 2023 - Courses to be presented by Richard Hill at TTA HQ,...

Progress Profiles launches several systems at Cersaie 2023

At Cersaie 2023, the company has introduced membranes and systems to complement its existing range...

STS powder-coated trims offer an “attractive and professional finish”

In the world of tiling, each design decision matters, says STS. Tile trims are no...

SALONI: Ready for the future

In the realm of architectural innovation, Spanish tile manufacturer Saloni says it “continues to lead...

INTHETILE: “exclusive materialsfor unique projects”

Spanish manufacturer INTHETILE describes itself as: “A brand aimed at designers and architects to whom...

The Spanish tile industry: “A Pioneering Personality”

This month, we’re highlighting one of Europe’s most prominent and influential centres of tile production:...

Checkerboard tiles to “Love, Actually”

Checkerboard tiles never go out of style, says Ceramique Internationale, but they’ve had a recent...

Fix-A-Floor eyes distribution gains with range additions

Fix-A-Floor is aiming to strengthen its UK market position after launching an addition to its...

Industry interview: London Mosaic

Julian Hill began working in the tiling industry almost a quarter of a century ago,...

CODE 2: Creative combinations throughout an entire property

CODE 2, the VilboStone porcelain stoneware concept by Villeroy & Boch Tiles, is said to...

ONE WITH NATURE

The new Schwaketenbad in Constance is reportedly considered the largest sports and family pool on...

German tile manufacturing – an overview

While it may not be the first country that comes to mind when thinking about...

Sigma’s Fixer Focus

When it comes to turning a house into a home, few spaces hold as much...

Saracens specify Minoli porcelain for facilities refurbishment

As part of a £23m investment in its stadium in Hendon, Northwest London, Gallagher Premiership...

LTP restores Cathedral Centre stone to its former glory

An LTP protection and maintenance system has been used to complete an extensive stone floor...

Learning from our 190 years

There aren’t many companies in this industry that can claim a history stretching back nearly...

Ensuring your floors are structurally stable and properly prepared prior to tiling

If you are looking to specify a tiled floor, it is crucial to understand what...

Neolith appoints senior sales manager

Neolith, a producer of sintered stone, is aiming to accelerate its presence in the UK...

Iris Ceramica and Edison Next collaborate on green hydrogen ceramics factory

Iris Ceramica Group and Edison Next have announced the signing of an agreement for the...

Strong housing plan needed, says FMB

The latest S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction PMI data once again shows that not...

Construction output drops slightly in July

Monthly construction output is estimated to have decreased 0.5% in volume terms in July 2023,...

Palace Chemicals builds up to big anniversary

Palace Chemicals is an independent manufacturer of tiling, building, construction and DIY products, which was...

HSE campaigns to prevent ill health from handling heavy materials

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning construction workers the long-term impact on their...

Clerkenwell Design Trail

This Autumn, the Clerkenwell Design Trail (4-5 October) will bring the A&D community together to...

Introducing the host of TTA Awards 2024

The Tile Association is delighted to announce that TTA Awards 2024 will be hosted by...

You can now book tickets for TTA’S Christmas lunch

This year’s Christmas lunch will take place on Friday 24th November 2023 at Browns Brasserie,...

Tiling Show – the must-attend event of the year for the industry

TTA is delighted to announce that BIHUI are sponsoring The Tiling Show 2024, which is...

Instarmac announced as a finalist at the British Business Excellence Awards

Instarmac Group says it’s delighted to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist in...

Italcer begins acquisition of Terratinta

Italcer, an Italian manufacturing group of floor and wall tiles, has begun the acquisition process...

Cost, greenwashing and jargon top consumers’ green concerns

Echoing Billy Valler’s enlightening column from last month, in which he pointed out how sustainability...

Domus unveils extended Clerkenwell showroom

Domus has opened an additional showroom in Clerkenwell, adjoining its existing location at 1 Sutton...

Passing on the BAL and ARDEX baton

After more than 20 years with ARDEX and over 10 years with BAL, Peter Bell,...

Clerkenwell Design Trail returns in October

This Autumn, the Clerkenwell Design Trail (4-5 October) will return, allowing the design community to...

Industry interview: David Arnott

A few months ago, TSJ came across a video showcasing the work of David Arnott,...

The Cromática 3.0 collection: “more than colour, colour with purpose”

Revigrés is a Portuguese company specialised in the production of ceramic wall and floor tiles....

Ceramique Internationale unveils Venetian Terrazzo Tiles

Venetian Terrazzo – designed to reflect the artisan style seen in the ancient palaces of...

Tools for ripping up ceramic floor tiles

Andy Harrison of Multi-Hire Power Tools explains some of the methods and equipment you can...

The sustainability benefits of UFH

Last month, we addressed the urgent sustainability challenge facing not only the tiling industry, but...

Stepping ahead: antimicrobial flooring solutions for a cleaner future

The floor is usually the largest horizontal surface in any building, so it naturally accumulates...

Grouting tips

The finished look of a tiling installation is down to the design and the tiles...

On the level with Palace Chemicals

Palace Chemicals is an independent manufacturer of products for the tiling and stone sector, celebrating...

Moisture controland waterproofing

Many of the problems that occur with tiling are a result of moisture in the...

JACKOBOARD is the “ideal” companion for underfloor heating

The JACKOBOARD range from BEWI is “ideal” for use as a tile backerboard on projects...

Patio maintenance – staying one step ahead

Mark Atkins, technical director at LTP, gives some key tips for maintaining outdoor surfaces as...

Fixing tiles over underfloor heating the easy way

Laying tiles over underfloor heating need not be complicated, Kerakoll says, if you use its...

7 top tips for effective installation of electric underfloor heating

Steven Rooney, director of Amber Underfloor Heating, shares his top tips for pairing electric underfloor...

Repairing loose/hollow tiles on underfloor heated areas

It’s always a big question: can you repair loose & hollow tiles in areas with...

Tradesman in the middle: the competing demands of electric and underfloor heating

M&E professionals are under increasing pressure from all angles to meet competing demands. In this...

“Trade quality UFH at affordable prices”

Underfloor Heating HQ Limited was established in 2011 by Russell Hawes and Jordan O’Neil, aiming...

Simplifying underfloor heating with Schlüter-Systems

Understanding the basics of underfloor heating isn’t always easy due to the numerous factors that...

Kale gears up to showcase“cutting-edge innovations” at Cersaie

As Cersaie 2023 approaches, Kale says it’s “once again poised to solidify its position among...

PREVIEW: Cersaie 2023

By the time you read this, Cersaie 2023 – the 40th edition of Italy’s premier...

Hyperion Tiles offers advice on how to create a cloakroom with the wow factor

L: Available in three formats, our Ca’ Pietra Tunstall Ceramic Royal Green Fluted Brick tiles make a...

Embrace ethically sourced encaustic tiles from Hyperion Tiles

Family-run, independent online tiles specialist Hyperion Tiles invites you to peruse their latest collections of encaustic...

Case study: Great Ayton, North Yorkshire

Enhancing Residential Lighting with our TRV - Retro Self Adhesive LED Profile in Great Ayton,...

Case study: Tileflair, Oxford

Tileflair in Oxford is a busy retail showroom situated just along the Eastern bypass that...

Case study: External Landscaping, Bath

With a cracking and tired looking porcelain patio! Somerset Precision Tiling was tasked to install...

Case study: John Lewis Oxford Street, London

John Lewis & Partners recently had a refurbished floor installed at one of it’s flagship...

Case study: Aston Crean Pembroke Row

Pembroke row in Dublin is a new development consisting of the construction of new buildings...

TG4 BOARD UNDERPINS GARAGE FORECOURT CARBON NET ZERO DRIVE!

It may not yet have hogged the mainstream headlines, but in December 2020 the brainchild...

Fibre Cement Boards – Revolutionising the Tiling Industry

Since the inception of NoMorePly we have had two goals in mind; to solve the...

Unleashing the Potential of Cement Fibre Board

The Perfect Alternative to Traditional Building Materials In the world of construction, finding the perfect building...

Green tiles a top search in bathroom trends

Recent consumer research from MyJobQuote has highlighted green tiles and marble features as important bathroom...