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TTA Chairman addresses Industry  At The Tile Association Annual Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony Ian Crowther, TTA Chairman and Trade Sales & Marketing Director of Johnson Tiles addressed the industry. “The major success of The Tile Association is that it brings together companies, individuals, specialists and associated services to create the unified voice for the industry. |
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Ceramic Tile Promotion from British Ceramic Tile  A limited period promotion for the Buxton range of wall tiles is being run by British Ceramic Tile within their distributors and retailers. The 10% off promotion applicable to the wall tiles only is effective from the beginning of March to the end of May 2011. |
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TTA Contractors eliminate cash retentions The Tile Association has signed up to the NSCC No Retention Policy, which with the support of its 32 member trade organisations, plans to eliminate cash retentions in the construction industry. |
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British Tile Manufacturer delivers rapid export growth |
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Wood you believe it The latest fashion in ceramic floor tiles is wood! Yes, wood effect tiles have been extremely popular in Europe for a few years and they are now finding their way onto the British market. |
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Incentives for tile students Tile Depot, the UK’s largest independent tile and stone retailer, has introduced a new scheme which will give £100 worth of free products to a number of successful tiling students. |
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Nature inspired Wintergarden tile range grows Following the success of the recently launched Wintergarden range of ceramic tiles from British Ceramic Tile, a new beige colourway has been added. |
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2011 products at 2010 prices at Tile Depot - VAT held til end of sale Tile Depot, the UK’s largest independent tile and stone retailer, has held the cost of home improvements with 2011 tiles and tiling products at 2010 pre-VAT hike prices until the end of its winter sale... |
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| Sale starts early at Tile Depot The Tile Depot sale is now on, with up to 50% off a wide selection of superb wall and floor tiles and also a range of trims and tiling tools. Tile Depot customers can bag a real bargain every day from now into the New Year, with up to half price off some of the latest designs including the Light Grey Wintergarden tile and the White Floral option of Isadore, both recently introduced designer collections by Laura Ashley. |
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| Wall or Floor Tiling? Which tiles are best for your project? How much slip resistance do you need? Is there a weight limit when tiling a wall? Can you tile to suspended wooden floors? Where should you site movement joints and how many do you need? What is travertine and what are its natural characteristics and performance in use; is it suitable for your project? What are the important issues in combining tiling and heated floors? How do you ensure a wetroom is watertight? |
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TTA Members working together The Tile Association checks potential member companies for financial health and insists on references so it isn’t surprising if TTA members trust their fellow members and like to work with them. Here are some recent examples of co-operation between TTA members. Wilton Studios have been working with supplier Studio Ceramics of Newark to lay Travertine Classic, a mixed size format Italian porcelain tile, over undertile heating, in a domestic dining room. |
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Greystone welcomes WorldSkills Tiling Squad  This month North West Regional College’s Greystone Centre has been the venue for the latest round of competition to choose a UK representative in Floor and Wall Tiling for the World Skills Competition in 2011. |
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TTA Technical Update Focuses on Underfloor Heating The Tile Association undertakes independent technical inspections on tiling problems. During recent inspections involving electrical underfloor heating, they found that not all electrical systems are being bonded to the substrate. |
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| Get the Regency feel Following the success of the recently launched Brighton range of wall tiles from British Ceramic Tile, a selection of new border & feature tiles have also now been released in the same striking colour palette. |
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Advice on Thin tiles The annual Bologna Tile Fair of 2009 fist saw the launch of new “wafer thin” ceramic tiles promoted as an easy way to give rooms a face lift by tiling over tile. Ranges of tiles from 3mm to 5 mm thick are available from several top European manufacturers. The Tile Association has alerted members to a number of important technical issues: |
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The Tile Association Awards are coming to town! Do you produce or sell the best tiles or tiling products? Are you the best tiler or employee? Are you the best supplier in the industry? Have your produced the best tiling project? Are you simply the best in marketing? MORE ON THIS>> |
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Bathroom & Kitchen tiles Popularity and customer feedback has allowed DT Stone to continue to increase it's range of Travertine flooring tiles. Sourced to their exacting specifications from quarries around Europe the high quality stone has become the first choice for their customers. |
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Ten tips for choosing bathroom tiles From The Tile Association - The Tile Association represents all aspects of the wall and floor tile industry in the UK, from manufacture to installation. 1. Choose your tiles carefully taking advice from a good tile supplier. It is also very important to get the correct adhesives, profiles, mattings and waterproofing systems to ensure the tiling lasts a life time. A TTA tile fixer or retailer will be able to provide all the necessary information. |
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The tile range that is inspired by Nature The new Wintergarden range of ceramic tiles has been launched by British Ceramic Tile as an addition to their popular Laura Ashley collection. |
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Sealant-taming CornerTape demonstrations Plumbers, installers, builders and other trades’ people will have the opportunity to see the innovative CornerTape range of products being demonstrated at two exhibitions in Coventry during September. |
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Mapei now available at Tile Depot By popular demand, Tile Depot is pleased to have introduced to its portfolio a selection of grouts, adhesives and sealants by World renowned brand, Mapei. |
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Exciting new wall tile ranges to inspire Whether you’re looking for something subtle or bold, the new ceramic tile ranges from British Ceramic Tile offer a range of options to suit a variety of tastes and styles. |
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| Stylish bathroom mirrors and furniture in selected stores Tile Depot has launched a range of stylish accessories for bathrooms, cloakrooms and en-suites in selected stores. The brand new selection of beautifully-designed mirrors, a handsome, modern cabinet and a range of bathroom furniture and basin units in a variety of modern finishes is now available from Tile Depot’s flagship store in Slough. |
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A ceramic kaleidoscope of choice The exciting New Brighton ceramic tile range from British Ceramic Tile combines the vibrancy of bright colours with a soft linear design. |
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| Dot and dab will not do Many DIYers think that a dot of adhesive on each corner of a tile and a dab in the middle is enough to stick a tile to the wall or floor. It isn’t because ceramic tiles aren’t strong but that they need supporting across the whole of their surface. |
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The crowning glory  There is nothing quite like tile for adding style, comfort and real value to a home. The bathroom and kitchen have a dramatic effect on the perceived and real value of a home and these are the rooms where tile is used the most. Renewing the tiling can revive the look of a dated bathroom or bring new life to a slightly over the hill kitchen. |
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New TTA Membership Categories The first is “Online Retailer”. For a business to be called an online retailer their online sales should be close to 100% of turnover. TTA also require that their website conforms to the requirements of The Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000. Other membership criteria, benefits and subscription charges are the same as other retailers. |
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Change of direction for British Ceramic Tile Following a review of their distribution routes to the market place, British Ceramic Tile have agreed to sell their four Trade Warehouses located in Bristol , Swindon , Gloucester and Cardiff to Walls & Floors Kettering. |
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Tilers: are you fast enough for big prizes? Tilers nationwide are challenged to prove how fast they are by entering Speed Tiler 2010, supported by |
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| Warranty boosts consumer confidence There is such a lot in the media about rogue traders and how homeowners can lose their money or have their property damaged it is a wonder that any of us ever pluck up the courage to let anyone work on our biggest financial asset; our home. How do you find a reputable tradesman who will do a good job at a reasonable price? |
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Revellers raise £10,000 for children's charity Children Today is The Tile Association’s nominated charity for 2010. From donations and pledges at the awards dinner TTA members gave over £10,000 for this very worthwhile charity and donations are still coming in. The money came from a collection at the tables, pledges and from eager members paying to have their photograph taken with “Marilyn Monroe”. |
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New tile ranges for fastest growing tile retailer Two stylish new wall tile ranges have been produced by British Ceramic Tile exclusively for the UK’s fastest growing tile retailer; Tile Giant. |
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New tile ranges for fastest growing tile retailer Two stylish new wall tile ranges have been produced by British Ceramic Tile exclusively for the UK’s fastest growing tile retailer; Tile Giant. |
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| Tile display helps British Ceramic Tile wow Cevisama The recent successful British Ceramic Tile stand at Cevisama 2010 was entirely fitted out with stands supplied by Tile Display companies. The main slider stands were from INSCA and hand boards of new products were displayed in cradles produced by Olympic. |
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| RAK builds partnership with Capitol Tiles In a move set to take a prominent position on the tiling stage, RAK Ceramics UK has teamed up with one of the UK ’s leading independent tile distributors, Capitol Tiles. The new strategic partnership was formed between Managing Director, Rob Jull from RAK Ceramics and Charles Williams, Managing Director from Capitol Tiles. |
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Tile Depot strengthens trade benefits Tile Depot, the independent tile and stone retailer with 14 stores in London and the South East, has just boosted the range of benefits it provides for its loyal trade customers. |
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Silestone steps out onto the catwalk  A leading fashion designer from Spain , Juan Duyos has used Silestone to form a spectacular catwalk and inspire his Autumn-Winter 2011 Collection at the renowned Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week. |
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| Largest tile manufacturer After completing a massive extension project in May of last year, British Ceramic Tile say they are now the largest and most important manufacturer and supplier of tiles in the United Kingdom . Using the most modern tile manufacturing equipment available and situated next to the world famous Devon ball clays in Newton Abbot, British Ceramic Tile is now flying the flag for British tile manufacture on a global scale. |
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Tiles everywhere In the UK ceramic and natural stone tiles used to be confined to the bathroom and kitchen but not anymore. Now British homeowners are becoming more like their European neighbours and are using tiles throughout the home. If your home is minimalist loft, cool, uncluttered Scandinavian, richly decorated Victorian or warm country cottage there is a tile that will perfectly reflect and enhance your style. |
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Tiled floors are better in flood risk houses  If your home is at risk of flood damage, then tiling floors will enable you to get your home back to normal much more quickly. When your home is at risk just roll up the rugs and if any water does get in it can be mopped away. Some house insurers insist on replacing existing floor coverings with natural stone or ceramic tiles when compensating for flood damage. |
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Night on the tiles Staff from the Wembley branch of Tile Depot, the UK ’s largest independent tile and stone retailer, enjoyed an excellent night out in Leicester Square last Friday courtesy of Thermonet, manufacturer of quality underfloor heating. |
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Tile trends for 2010 From the people who know – The Tile Association. |
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TTA members working together The Tile Association checks potential member companies for financial health and insists on references so it isn’t surprising if TTA members trust their fellow members and like to work with them. Here are some recent examples of co-operation between TTA members. |
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| Natural bathroom elegance from Tile Depot Tile Depot, the UK ’s largest independent tile and stone retailer with 14 branches across Lon  don and the South East, has expanded its range of Travertine natural stone to include a beautiful 60 x 40cm tile and stunning mosaics for bathroom walls and floors. |
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| First companies sign to TTA warranty The Tile Association are so confident of their members’ workmanship that they have introduced an insurance backed warranty scheme especially for TTA fixers working in the consumer sector. Because the scheme is insurance backed, if the TTA Fixer were to go out of business and The Tile Association Warranty has been provided, the consumer will have an insurance policy to rely on. |
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Pilkington’s champions the way in recycling initiatives Pilkington’s Tiles Group, a Great British manufacturer, has found new and innovative ways to significantly reduce waste streams at two of the company’s manufacturing facilities. These two large scale projects in Manchester and Poole have eliminated over 5,400 tonnes of waste that is no longer sent to landfill but is now recycled. |
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TTA publishes Technical Advice Note on Travertine The Tile Association has published an advisory note on travertine in response to the high volume of the product currently available on the UK market. |
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Tile-Tastic! Planit Fusion, one of the leading design software systems for the kitchen and bathroom industry, has further enhanced its offering with the announcement that the latest brochure from Ceramic Tile Distributors (CTD) is now available as part of its flagship software. |
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Taylor’s Etc introduces the ‘Pois Bianchi’ tiles For the ultimate in bathroom glamour, luxury retailer, Taylor ’s Etc, introduces ‘Pois Bianchi’; an alluring collection of mosaic tiles.Characterised by a beautiful iridescent finish that captures rays of pinks |
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‘Hearts White’ mosaic tiles from Urban Interior Transforming the way we view bathroom design, luxury retailer, Urban Interior, adds ‘Hearts White’; a glamorous collection of mosaic tiles to its vast portfolio.‘Hearts White’ tiles are characterised by a shimmering iridescent finish that captures hues of lilac |
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Night on the Tiles Raises £14,000 for Children’s Charity The Tile Association Awards are the “Oscars” of the wall and floor tile industry. This year they were presented at a glittering awards gala dinner on 25 th April at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel.The Tile Association is supporting Children Today as its nominated charity for the 2009 TTA Awards. |
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Tantalising shower designs from Aquaplus Solutions In keeping with the trend for minimalist bathroom design, Aquaplus Solutions adds the sultry, chic ‘Tantalum’ shower panel to its highly luxurious product portfolio. Designed to add drama and a touch of continental style to the UK bathroom, ‘Tantalum’ is a trendy walk-in shower design, comprising a single glass panel that offers double ended access. Simple yet stylish, this shower screen is perfect for an uncluttered, contemporary aesthetic. |
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Tiling in Wetrooms In the past few years there has been an increase in the installation of wet rooms in domestic bathrooms. Due to the popularity of wetrooms and power showers The Tile Association is focusing this month on a few crucial reminders. |
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GEOMETRIC INSPIRED DESIGN FROM VILLEROY & BOCH Geometric styling is set to become a big trend in 2009. Sharp lines and graphic motifs are making their way into the bathroom, with angular patterns and shapes influencing sanitaryware and tile design. The new Bianco Nero tiles from Villeroy & Boch offer a totally new look for the bathroom. The oversized square tiles are available in either black or white and feature graphic geometric shapes which create an eye-catching three-dimensional effect. |
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