About Microban
Microban International is home to the world's leading antimicrobial ingredient brands - Microban® and Ultra-Fresh®. Our unique...
TTA members celebrated Christmas 2022 in style!
Last year’s TTA Christmas Lunch was undoubtedly the most successful ever. This is a long-established...
The Tiling Show – The No. 1 event for our industry
The Tiling Show is the “must attend” trade show for the tiling industry. This year...
TTA Awards 2023 – book your seats now
Entries for TTA Awards 2023 have now closed. Thank you so much to all those...
Visit SPATEX 2023 for the building blocks of water leisure
Does your work involve tiling spas, showers, wellness suites, swimming pools, steam rooms or saunas?...
HSE provides UK employers guidance for cold working conditions
Employers are being reminded of their responsibilities to keep workers safe as cold weather continues...
2022 Natural Stone Awards Results Announced
On Friday 2 December, the Stone Federation hosted the 21st Natural Stone Awards Ceremony at...
Pantone announces colour of the year for 2023
Pantone has once again announced its colour of the year, an annual designation which will...
On the surface
Returning this year from the 7-9 February at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London,...
Construction charity braced for festive period surge
National construction charity Band of Builders (BoB) says it needed to “gear up” for an...
Remedy problems on site with UltraTile’s latest product launch
UltraTile is delighted to announce the launch of ProClean – a range of professional and...
Winners of ASCER’s 21st Tile of Spain Awards announced
The Tile of Spain awards are aimed to raise awareness of the creative use of...
Ceramique Internationale Metropolis tiles prove big is beautiful
“Understated contemporary style on a scale that delivers a dramatic backdrop encapsulates Metropolis,” says Ceramique...
Mapei to present full system solutions at Spatex 2023
Mapei will be returning to Spatex 2023 in January with a showcase of its specification...
EIB lends €120 million to Cosentino Group to support its sustainability and circular economy strategy
The EIB will provide a €120m (£106m) loan to Cosentino Group, a designer and manufacturer...
FILA products awarded Indoor Air Comfort Gold certification
FILA Solutions has received the Indoor Air Comfort Gold certification from Eurofins, an international organisation...
Instarmac named as one of the best manufacturers in the UK
In November, Instarmac tuned in to Best Companies Live and was “overwhelmed” to discover it...
Domus donates £500 to Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends
Following a Christmas competition on its website, tile distributor Domus has donated £500 to Bedford...
The Kerakoll Campus: training in Kerakoll and Tilemaster products and systems
Training in the latest techniques is essential to keep up to date in any profession,...
Weber announces new logistics partner
Saint-Gobain Weber has announced that, as part of a competitive tender, it has selected Menzies...
Grouts for indoor and outdoor living
UltraTile is home to a portfolio of what the company describes as contractor-friendly, premium tile...
The ‘Ultimate’ range from ROCATEX offers world class performance
With the professional tiler’s requirements at the heart of everything it does, ROCATEX has developed...
Exceptional performance from Nicobond Starlike evo
Nicobond Starlike evo is an innovative high-performance resin-based grout that is extremely easy to mix,...
Design-focused grouts from Mapei
Mapei’s decorative epoxy grout range - Kerapoxy Easy Design – combines a host of practical...
The highly successful Colourfast 360 range from Larsen
Larsen have seen the highly regarded Grout, Colourfast 360 continue to sell with exponential growth....
Kerakoll’s naturally good grouts
Kerakoll’s Fugabella Color grout collection is available in 50 colours chosen by Piero Lissoni to...
Stamp out mouldy tile grout
It is a consumer misconception that use of grout for wall and floor tiles is...
The absolute grout for bathrooms and wetrooms
BAL is excited to introduce its new epoxy solution; BAL Absolute Grout – designed for...
Industry Interview – South Coast Stone
Nominated for a TTA award in 2022, Dorset-based South Coast Stone is somewhat unusual among...
A not so little secret
Strata Technical Tiles, a product brand from Parkside, has been used to create what’s described...
Ian Costello completes Allingtons’ dealership expansion with Mapei ceramic system
A range of Mapei systems have been used to complete an extension at Allingtons’ car...
A sustainable backerboard system for tiling
Manufactured with an extruded polystyrene foam core and a special coating on both sides, Jackoboard...
Preparation made easy with Schlüter-KERDI-BOARD
A key part of tile and stone installation is preparing the substrate for the covering...
Redefining ceramic surfaces
Kimberley Cherrington, international marketing manager at Microban, explains the benefits of built-in antimicrobial technology in...
Porcelain pavers & the two common gremlins
Mark Atkins, technical director at LTP discusses the best ways to maintain outdoor porcelain
Last year...
No more slip-sliding, tile technology has us stylishly gripped
The days of anti-slip tiles equating to utilitarian beige tiles in the local leisure centre...
SPATEX sets Swim to the Beat in motion
Just over one month away, SPATEX 2023 is set to be the launchpad for the...
Master Tile Fixer membership category supports excellence in tiling
The Master Tile Fixer certification scheme has now been launched. This is a new membership...
Winners of Skillbuild Construction ‘Skills Olympics’ announced
SkillBuild has announced the winners of its National Finals 2022, which took place at Edinburgh...
Key tile trends for 2023 from the experts at Verona
Written by Laura Hardaker-Graham, marketing manager at Verona
The past year has welcomed more choice and...
Tiles with a view
With a range of outdoor-ready wall and floor tile collections, as well as technical accessories...
Verona launches “fish-scale” Teardrop collection
Discover the trend for scalloped surfaces with the distinctive shape of Verona’s Teardrop collection, designed...
The opportunity waiting under the tiles…
Fix-A-Floor is said to be one of the fastest-growing sales opportunities in the tiling sector...
On-trend small format designs to support retailer portfolios
A bold diamond-shaped tile, Rhomboid is a recently launched geometric design from Verona designed to...
Tile of Spain at Cersaie
Following up on last month’s extensive recap of the Cersaie exhibition in Bologna, Tile of...
Verona appoints two to marketing team
UK distributor of tiles, outdoor porcelain, mosaics and flooring, Verona, has recently welcomed two additions...
Norcros Adhesives appoints new MD
Norcros Adhesives, manufacturer of tiling adhesives, grouts and surface preparation products, has announced the appointment...
RAK Ceramics creates metaverse experience
RAK Ceramics has announced the launch of its “very first metaverse experience”. The digital area,...
Tile Mountain opens two showrooms in Stockton-on-Tees
Tile Mountain has further expanded its retail portfolio with the opening of Tile Mountain and...
Amber predicts rising demand for electric heating amid concerns over gas
Amber Underfloor Heating has forecasted a particularly busy autumn for electric underfloor heating solutions, as...
Bradfords & Tarmac trial pioneering sustainable pallet scheme
Pallet LOOP has begun an end-to-end trial of its “circular economy pallet reuse scheme” for...
Photovoltaic system up and running in Mordano
Italian tile producer Florim has announced its photovoltaic system is now operational on the roof...
Mohawk Industries announces acquisition of Elizabeth Revestimentos
Mohawk Industries has entered into an agreement to buy Elizabeth Revestimentos, based in Brazil. When...
Italcer acquires large slabs producer Fondovalle
Italcer Group, an Italian manufacturer in the ceramic tiles and bathroom furniture sector, has completed...
David Chipperfield and Anne Lacaton headline Cevisama 2023 Architecture Forum
Cevisama has announced additional speakers for its upcoming edition, which takes place from 27 February...
Jackon UK and Jablite merge following Bewi acquisition
Jablite and Jackon UK are set to form a united force in the UK insulation...
CT1 partners with Band of Builders so the charity can keep delivering life-enhancing projects
CT1 – which was recently officially confirmed as the number one sealant and adhesive manufacturer...
Diversify your metro offering with Hope
Described as a contemporary twist on the classic metro tile, the Hope collection from Verona...
Surface Design Show main stage programme 2023 has been released!
The Surface Design Show has officially announced the programme for its main stage in 2023.The...
The UK’s Top Tiling Contractors JH Lidstone
Established 60 years ago in Plymouth, JH Lidstone began life as a plastering, screeding and...
The UK’s Top Tiling Contractors Global Ceramic
Operating out of Eastleigh in Hampshire, Global Ceramic began life in the year 2000, set...
UltraTile works up an appetite at Slim Chickens
SGB Contractors have used UltraTile adhesives and grouts to install 250sqm of tiles at Slim...
Mapei systems level & fix at Teesside’s new ‘World Duty Free’
Mapei floor preparation and fixing products were recently specified for an extensive floor installation at...
To prime or not to prime? That is the question
Craig Powell, technical manager at Kelmore, explains why priming is so often a necessity, despite...
Taking the collaborative approach
Brexit radically altered the buying landscape for tile retailers and many are still struggling to...
CERSAIE disparity by design
At this year’s Cersaie - the exhibition’s first true return to form since the outbreak...
Two remaining technical masterclasses this year
TTA’s technical masterclasses are delivered by expert instructors and are aimed at every level of...
David Kong joins TTA Board of Directors
David Kong, Marketing Director at Domus Tiles, part of the Headlam Group plc, has joined...
TTA holds successful Golf Day
TTA held its annual Golf Day on 13th October 2022 at Stratford Park Golf Club and...
Master Tile Fixer membership category supports excellence in tiling
The Master Tile Fixer certification scheme was launched in June at TTA Awards. This is...
Industry Interview – Insights from our interview with WB Simpsons
This month, TSJ sat down with Billy Valler, the managing director of WB Simpson and...
Designs to stand the test of time
Laura Hardaker-Graham, marketing manager at Verona, discusses why this artisan-inspired design has endured through the...
Versatile concrete from Parkside
Boston is a recently launched porcelain tile range from Parkside, bringing the look of concrete...
Verona adds Hexagon designs to product offering
Following its Hope Hexagon range, Verona’s recently launched Hexagon designs bring together a modern small...
Bags of sustainability at Palace Chemicals
Palace Chemicals has ramped up its environmental programme with the introduction of more recycled materials...
Verona launches small format Clay range
Described as a refreshing twist on a classic look, the Clay range, recently launched by...
Ceramique Internationale extends Lume collection
Tile specialist Ceramique Internationale is now offering a choice of 12 shades in its Lume...
Parkside becomes carbon balanced
Tile specification company, Parkside, has reportedly become a carbon balanced business.The company has worked with...
Over 300 exhibitors already signed on for Cevisama 2023
More than 300 companies have confirmed they will be exhibiting at Cevisama 2023. With five...
The UK’s largest built environment event makes welcome return with record visitors
UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham, returned to the NEC this year, with visitor numbers reportedly...
Attendance at Cersaie 2022 exceeds 90,000
The 39th Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings held in the...
Visit SPATEX 2023 for the building blocks to water leisure
Whether tiling a shower, a domestic spa, swimming pool or a large commercial water leisure...
Norcros announces promotion of regional sales manager
Tile adhesive, grout and preparation products manufacturer Norcros Adhesives has announced the promotion of Bethan...
MICG reflects on first year of £18.27m SIPF project
The Midlands Industrial Ceramics Group (MICG) has completed the first year of a research project...
Leeds College of Building focuses on student support for Colleges Week
The fifth annual Colleges Week, a national celebration of further education providers, took place from...
Band of Builders volunteers to help wheelchair-bound man
Volunteers from the construction charity Band of Builders are set to lay a driveway so...
SACMI presents “next-gen advanced ceramic plant”
At this year’s Tecna exhibition in Rimini, Italy, Sacmi focused on digitalisation and sustainability, showcasing...
Country must prevail over party with new PM, says FMB
Welcoming incoming Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s commitment to deliver “stability and confidence”, the Federation of...
KCS partners with Bookmark to support St. Mary’s Ukrainian school in the UK
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), an ERP and business management software provider for distributors, wholesalers and...
VitrA celebrates London Design Festival with colour and light installation
VitraLondon recently hosted an “immersive colour experience” using the artwork of Milan-based art and design...
Tile Giant opens 83rd location in London
Tile Giant has extended its retail footprint, opening its 83rd store in Sutton, London. Building...
Seven-bed home renovation featuring vault is in ‘safe’ hands with Palace Chemicals
When it came to renovating Castle House, a seven-bedroom Grade II-listed Georgian property in Nottingham’s...
Mapei systems join exquisite stoneCIRCLE marble spec at Harrods Shoe Heaven
A marble installation spanning walls, floors and columns has been completed at Harrods Shoe Heaven...
A rather special greenhouse
LTP was thrilled to be involved in a recent greenhouse floor project with Somerset-based natural...
Navigating the complex regulatory landscape for antimicrobials
Jonathan Clapp, international senior technical manager for Microban International, explains how companies can stay ahead...
Top tips for cold weather working
Alan Collins and Martin Pouncey, technical training and site support managers at Instarmac, outline some...
Marble tiles – getting what you pay for
Peter Vann, director of Ceramique Internationale, discusses the important differences between high and low quality...
Go large with large format tiling
David Wilson, UK head of standards and specification at BAL, provides a fixing guide for...
Presenting FILA’s CONCRETE HYDRO
A Consolidating Water-Repellent Sealer for Concrete
The second most consumed substance on the planet after water,...
Launch of updated snagging guidance for stone
The Stone Federation says it is delighted to announce the launch of a document entitled:...
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