Beyond the tile: Creating complete design harmony
Tile edging has long been central to a beautifully finished installation, and Genesis has spent decades refining its expertise in this specialist area. With...
Mapei Color delivers the perfect finishing touch
Offering a coordinated solution for tile installations, the Mapei Color range brings together colour-matched profiles, grouts and silicone sealants to help create seamless surface...
Spanish style
Spain boasts one of the most storied and well-respected tile manufacturing sectors in the world. The country’s wide range of manufacturers offer a huge...
Kelmore launches MoreTrade Flex
Kelmore has expanded its tile adhesive range with the launch of MoreTrade Standard Flex and MoreTrade Rapid Flex.
Following customer feedback and a review of...
Neolith introduces five new surfaces that turn material into expression
Neolith, a manufacturer of sintered stone surfaces, presents its five new surfaces: Pale Fossil, Glazed Opaline, Dorset Mist, Serene Emerald, and Calacatta Viola. The...
Ceralsio Soft Black combines bold aesthetics with proven performance
Bringing a sleek, architectural presence to modern interiors, Soft Black is the latest finish to be introduced into the Ceralsio ceramic surface collection from...
Kelmore strengthens team with two sales manager appointments
Kelmore has strengthened its national sales team with the appointment of two experienced area sales managers, further reinforcing its commitment to providing exceptional support...
Klipboard appoints Alex Cambell as enterprise director
Klipboard has appointed Alex Cambell as enterprise director to help businesses streamline complex processes, improve visibility and get more value from stock by connecting...
CTD brings new trade-focused store concept to Newcastle
The tile specialist, which was acquired by Topps Tiles in the summer of 2024 after filing for administration, officially opened the new store at...
Teresa Beazley appointed MD of British Swimming Pool Federation
Teresa Beazley has been appointed managing director of the British Swimming Pool Federation (of which SPATEX is the exhibition arm). With over 25 years...
Cersaie reports strong attendance for 2026 edition
The organisers of Bologna’s Cersaie tile fair have announced the event attracted 92,352 visitors this year, along with almost 600 exhibitors across its 16...
Mystery Shopper – Aylesbury
Welcome back to the Tile and Stone Journal Mystery Shopper column, where our partners at ProInsight visit tile retailers across the UK, posing as...
Mosaic maestros
Over the years we’ve covered many manufacturers and suppliers of mosaics - companies like Porcelanosa, Onix and Hisbalit. These companies expertly craft the miniscule...
Industry interview – Deklin
A few months ago, we ran a story about a very exciting new technology which promised to cut the embodied carbon of ceramic tiles...
Decocer presents Earth in Motion at Cersaie
For this year's Cersaie exhibition, Decocer returned with “Earth in Motion," designed by architect Héctor Ruiz Velázquez, a stand which was said to transform...
Plunkett Tiling delivers community-hub pool installation with sustainable Mapei system
Plunkett Tiling has recently completed a swimming pool project at Sunderland’s Farringdon Community Academy, using a Mapei waterproofing and tiling system. The project included...
Birmingham Office Renovation BAL AF Max
A prestigious office renovation in Birmingham has been completed with a full BAL solution – including BAL AF Max anti-fracture tile adhesive to remove...
Rectified tiles: Precision beyond aesthetics
Rectified tiles have become one of the defining characteristics of contemporary ceramic design. Their appeal is immediately visible: straighter lines, narrower and more consistent...
Getting the right floor build-up for underfloor heating
An efficient heated floor is determined by the whole system. Floor finish matters, but so do the screed, insulation, pipe layout, adhesive and operating...
Iron Breakout vs Rust: What’s causing those orange patio stains?
Iron breakout is a common cause of orange staining on patios and paths, and the resulting marks can be difficult to remove. They’re frequently...
Victorian and Geometric Tile Installation
As with any tiling project, successful Victorian tile installations begin with thorough surface preparation. Flatness is particularly critical due to the intricate patterns and...
Restoring and maintaining victorian tiles and mosaics
Original or newly manufactured, Victorian tiles and mosaics remain a popular flooring choice. Found in period properties and contemporary buildings, their distinctive patterns and...
Tiling in extreme weather conditions
Many tiling projects take place outdoors, in conservatories, garages, balconies or internally in new-build properties and those subject to renovation where environmental conditions can...
First-Ever TTA Race Day Welcomes 90 Guests in a Relaxed Atmosphere
TTA Race Day 2026 took place on 8th September at Leicester Racecourse, bringing the industry together in honour of National Tile Day, and was...
ExpoTile – The Show for Tiling, Backed by Tiling
The UK’s only dedicated show for tiling, sponsored by NoMorePly Boarding Systems, ExpoTile is an event not to be missed according to the industry.‘You...
Tiles Take the Spotlight for National Tile Day 2026
National Tile Day on 8th September was celebrated throughout the tiling sector, and in its second year continued to develop its impact. The Tile...
Headlam enters administration
Headlam, the UK’s largest flooring distributor, has entered administration. Following several years of difficult trading, the company has exhausted the liquidity available under its...
Rory Dobner’s distinctive tile collection now available at Hyperion Tiles
Interior designers, architects, housebuilders and commercial specifiers looking for distinctive finishing details can now specify the Rory Dobner tile collection at Hyperion Tiles. Bringing...
Mapeheat – The smarter approach to underfloor heating
Designed for both commercial and residential projects, Mapei says its Mapeheat underfloor heating system combines fast installation with energy-efficient performance. Featuring a slim, waterproof...
GEL-FLEX from Palace Chemicals is”the ideal tile adhesive to use with underfloor heating systems”
Underfloor heating (UFH), whether water or electric, offers significant advantages over traditional radiator systems, primarily due to how it distributes heat. Instead of using...
Transferring more heat, more effectively
AquaLay is more than a panel that holds pipework, says manufacturer PCS. It is an insulated heat-transfer system designed to improve the response, control...
Fixing tiles over underfloor heating the easy way
Laying tiles over underfloor heating need not be complicated if you use Kerakoll’s systems for both electrical and water-based installations, the company says. Below,...
Setcrete appoints territory sales representative for Wales and the South West
Floor levelling compound and tile adhesive manufacturer, Setcrete has appointed Matthew Mayor as Territory Sales Representative for Wales and the South West of England....
Pro Tiler Tools hosts “biggest ever” Tiler’s Trade Day
More than 330 tilers, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers from across the UK came together at Pro Tiler Tools' annual Tiler's Trade Day, reinforcing the...
TTA’s Primary Authority Partnership Comes to the Support of a Retailer Member
Recently, TTA’s Primary Authority partnership with Trading Standards came to the support of a TTA retailer member who sought advice from TTA regarding a...
Cyril Potter – Obituary
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Cyril Potter.Cyril was born in the middle of World War II, on Boxing...
Wet Cutting and Safe Working Conditions Are Necessary for Working With Engineered Stone, TTA Advises
TTA once again emphasises the importance of wet cutting and safe working conditions when working with engineered stone on-site. Employers have a duty to...
Selling more than just porcelain with Lithofin
Every porcelain installation presents an opportunity for retailers to add value beyond the tile itself. By recommending the right care products at the right...
Precision tile levelling made simple with Mapelevel
As demand for large-format tiles continues to grow, achieving a perfectly level finish has become more important than ever. Mapei's MapeLevel tile levelling system...
Why the right tools make a big difference
Using the correct tools can make all the difference to the performance of tile and stone cleaning, sealing and maintenance products. Drawing on years...
RUBI: 75 years of innovation
Since 1951, RUBI has helped professionals work efficiently, accurately, and safely, the company says. What began with a simple product has grown into a...
Meeting the demands of the modern jobsite
As tile formats continue to increase in size and installation projects become more demanding, professional tilers are under growing pressure to work efficiently without...
Schlüter-Systems strengthens UK leadership team with appointment of head of sales, Jamie Coxall
Schlüter-Systems, a provider of tile and stone installation systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Coxall as its new head of sales...
Should I seal natural stone before and after grouting?
By Mark Atkins, LTP Director
Sealing is often treated as the final stage of a tiling project but, in many cases, it’s something that should...
Eston swimming pools & changing village completed with Mapei system
The construction of new swimming pools and a changing village at Eston Leisure Centre has been completed with a Mapei waterproofing and tiling system....
Mystery Shopper – Buckinghamshire
Welcome back to the Tile and Stone Journal Mystery Shopper column, where our partners at ProInsight visit tile retailers across the UK, posing as...
Industry interview – Amber Underfloor Heating
This month, we sat down with Simon Whittaker, national sales manager at Amber Underfloor Heating. With the Future Homes Standard coming into effect next...
Fired Earth’s new Dijon Tumbled Limestone collection comes to Hyperion Tiles
Natural stone continues to be a strong choice for designers and specifiers looking to bring authenticity, longevity and natural variation to residential projects. Now...
Architecture as LegacY: Revigrés’ vision for Cersaie 2026
For almost 50 years, Revigrés says it has helped shape landmark architectural projects around the world. This legacy, built through the projects it has...
QUA Granite at the heart of design at Palazzo Re Enzo
During Cersaie week, QUA Granite is said to be transforming Palazzo Re Enzo, one of Bologna’s historic landmarks, into a gathering place for design,...
Cersaie 2026: Infinite potential
Cersaie, Italy’s premier exhibition for tiles and bathroom furnishings, is taking place at BolognaFiere from 21 to 25 September, once again aiming to offer...
Why grout is the unsung hero of a full tiling system
By Joe Mitchell, product manager – flooring and tiling, Saint-Gobain Weber
Grout can have a significant influence on both the appearance and long-term performance of...
Tiling over underfloor heating with large format tiles
By Jim Percival, technical director, Palace Chemicals, considers how the benefits of underfloor heating (UFH) can be safely enjoyed in combination with large format...
Tiling onto underfloor heating systems
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 aesthetic revolution in ceramics
By Alejandro Navarro, CEO of Argenta Cerámica
In the world of design and architecture, the trend towards hyper-realistic textures and reliefs is transforming spaces. The...
Why tiles are one of the best floor finishes for underfloor heating
Amber Underfloor Heating’s technical manager, Steven Burnett, shares the reasons why tiles are one of the best choices for underfloor heating, including his expert...
Order your balloons and bunting to prepare for an even bigger national tile day
On 8th September for National Tile Day, we'll be celebrating everything that makes our industry great – from beautiful tile design and quality craftsmanship...
Save the date – TTA Awards and ExpoTile 2027
The Tile Association is excited to confirm that ExpoTile and TTA Awards will return to Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Friday 7th May 2027.Highly anticipated,...
David Westwood to represent tile fixing sector on TTA Board
David Westwood, wall and floor tiling specialist at Westwoods Tiling and TTA Master Tile Fixer, has joined TTA board as a director.
Based in the...
Mystery Shopper – Berkshire Pt 2
Welcome back to the Tile and Stone Journal Mystery Shopper column, where our partners at ProInsight visit tile retailers across the UK, posing as...
PWS one of first fabricators to achieve WFF’s Quality Mark
PWS, UK manufacturer and fabricator of quality bespoke worksurfaces, is one of the first businesses to officially receive the new Quality Mark accreditation from...
Industry interview – Klipboard
TSJ speaks with Ben Moss, Principal Evangelist for ERP One at Klipboard, about the tiling industry’s interconnected requirements, the biggest challenges facing distributors, and...
RAK Ceramics UK appoints Ben Bryden as interim managing director
RAK Ceramics UK has announced the appointment of Ben Bryden as interim managing director, following the retirement of managing director Alvin Biggs.Ben has been...
Jackoboard from BEWI adds stunning finishing touch to new Staffordshire barn conversion
BEWI’s Jackoboard insulated construction board has featured strongly on a barn conversion near Stafford, making possible an impressive vaulted feature ceiling.
Jackoboard construction boards are...
Mapei selected for landmark Central Building project
A Mapei tiling system has been used to complete an installation at University of Nottingham’s revered Central Building on the Castle Meadow Campus. The...
HSE says no dry cutting of engineered stone ahead of inspection crackdown
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently announced a major package of measures to protect workers from the dangers of engineered stone dust, including...
APE Grupo’s Carmen range used at Gran Canaria house
Architectural practice XStudio has used products from APE Grupo’s Carmen range to renovate a terraced house in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria through “a...
The benefits of flowable grouts for internal and external floor tiling
Jim Percival, Technical Director at Palace Chemicals, considers the increasing popularity of flowable grouts.
Ease of application, excellent coverage, and long-lasting performance have combined to...
Installation sector takes centre stage in Hall 19 at Cersaie
Tile installation will once again take centre stage at Cersaie 2026, to be held in the Bologna Exhibition Centre from 21 to 25 September....
How a system solution reduces risk from ground to grout
Joe Mitchell, product manager – flooring and tiling, Saint-Gobain Weber, explains why tilers shouldn’t think in terms of individual products
The performance of a tiled...
Outdoor kitchens
Mark Atkins, LTP director, discusses what tilers and suppliers need to know about the outdoor kitchen trend
Outdoor kitchens are one of this summer’s biggest...
Tailor-made: why personalisation is no longer optional
Small format tile producer Decocer explains why the future of tiling is bespoke
For decades, the ceramic industry was driven by standardisation, developing products designed...
Focus on smoothing and levelling compounds
Gary Haigh, training and technical support manager at ARDEX Group, explains why smoothing and levelling compounds
Smoothing and levelling compounds are designed to eliminatesurface irregularities...
CSCS Cards reduces required duration for Industry Placement Card
CSCS Cards has confirmed changes to the Industry Placement card, which will see the minimum work placement duration required to qualify for the card...
Give your interiors the perfect visual polish with Fired Earth’s new ‘Finishing Touches’ collection by Nina Campbell
It's often the smallest design details that make the biggest impact. From beautifully framed splashbacks to decorative borders and refined wall finishes, the right...
Warm Homes Plan highlights underfloor heating’s role in cutting bills and supporting low-carbon homes, say experts
As the UK Government sets out its Warm Homes Plan to improve energy efficiency in millions of homes, Amber Underfloor Heating say the policy...
UltraTile wins Best Environmental Initiative at the 2026 Tile Association Awards
UltraTile has been awarded Best Environmental Initiative at the prestigious 2026 Tile Association Awards, recognising the company’s “ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility...
Landscaping season: Delivering professional results with the right tools
As landscaping season begins, professionals face increased demand for high-quality outdoor installations. From patios and pathways to terraces, pool surrounds, and garden features, projects...
Record-Breaking Number of Visitors for Newly Rebranded ExpoTile 2026
It was a brand-new launch for ExpoTile 2026, formerly known as The Tiling Show, on 5th June at Hilton Birmingham Metropole. The UK’s only...
Congratulations to the Winners of TTA Awards 2026
TTA Awards 2026 celebrated the future of tiling on 5th June at Hilton Birmingham Metropole in style, with a good atmosphere and three-course meal,...
Bespoke LTP training for contractors & retailers
LTP offers tailored training programmes designed to support both new and existing customers across the tile and stone sector. Delivered at customer premises, the...
Palace Chemicals Skills Hub supports industry with hands-on training
Recently, TSJ had an opportunity to visit Palace Chemicals’ headquarters in Speke, Liverpool, receiving a tour around its recently opened Skills Hub training facility...
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...
Decocer presents TALYA, a contemporary reinterpretation of the artisanal richness of zellige
Inspired by the artisanal richness of zellige, Decocer says its latest collection brings "the beauty of imperfect surfaces into contemporary architecture through deep glazes,...
Vitrex launches 18V power mixer with fine control
Vitrex, a brand of QEP, has launched the Vitrex 18V Cordless Power Mixer, bringing greater control and a long runtime to make short work...
Tile Rite introduces super lightweight backer board
Tile Rite, a brand of QEP, has introduced its Ultra Light Tile Backer Board, designed to deliver a reliable, strong and efficient waterproof substrate...
Planex HR Maxi extends Mapei smoothing range
Mapei has introduced Planex HR Maxi to its range of self-levelling/smoothing compounds. Rapid-drying and moisture-resistant, the new mortar is designed to level new and...
Tile backer boards: Why the manufacturer matters more than you think
With so many tile backer boards on the market, it’s not always clear which ones offer true quality, reliable performance and the backing of...
Skillbuild National Finalists revealed
The finalists for the SkillBuild National Final 2026 have been announced, following earlier events and competitions. After impressing judges at the Regional Qualifiers and...
Colour, neurodiversity & carbon reduction headline Mapei’s Clerkenwell Programme
Wellness and leisure design provided the focus for Mapei at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week. A lively programme of showroom experiences ran throughout the...
Tile showrooms welcome A&D community throughout CDW
This past May once again saw the architectural and design community descend upon London’s Clerkenwell district for the annual Clerkenwell Design Week event. Taking...
ARDEX Group UK reopens ARDEXacademy
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...
Tile concept reportedly cuts embodied carbon by 94%
UK tile designer and supplier Johnson Tiles is supporting the commercialisation of a new tile composition with a carbon footprint reportedly 94% lower than...
F. Ball SHEQ manager named BASA Chair
F. Ball and Co.’s safety, health, environment and quality assurance (SHEQ) manager, Jenny Barnett, has been named chair of the British Adhesives & Sealants...
Government announces £120m package for ceramics industry
The Government has announced a package of £120m for the ceramics industry to back capital investment in energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects, as well...
Mystery Shopper – Berkshire
Welcome back to the Tile and Stone Journal Mystery Shopper column, where our partners at ProInsight visit tile retailers across the UK, posing as...
Amber Underfloor Heating exhibits comprehensive product range
Amber Underfloor Heating, which has supplied underfloor heating products to the trade through retail stockists for over 35 years, exhibited its range at this...
Banks & Lloyd reinforce commitment at ExpoTile and TTA Awards
Banks & Lloyd was pleased to be back at The Tiling Show this year, the company says, continuing its support for the tiling community...
Tile Space offers manufacturing strength combined with local support
Tile Space UK was established in 2019 as the official subsidiary managing the operations of QUA and BIEN in the United Kingdom. Based in...
ExpoTile 2026 delivers valuable industry insights for Tileasy and Craft Ceramics
This year’s ExpoTile show was a tremendous success for Tileasy, the company says, enabling it to connect with existing customers, meet new faces from...
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