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Natural materials star at inspirational Islington
At SDS 2022, more than 160 exhibitors showcased the best in surface design, with almost 5,000...
Tileasy: over 1,000 tiling lines in stock
In 2022, Tileasy will expand its extensive range with several new products, discovers TSJ.
With one...
Rubi: much more than manual tile cutters
TSJ explores the impressive legacy of the Rubi tiling tool brand and some of its...
Scruffs partners with U-Pro
Online retailer of trade tools, accessories, and products, U-Pro has teamed up with Scruffs, the...
Weatherproof your workday with Snickers
Snickers has introduced Weatherproofed Workwear that combines all the functionality, comfort, and temperature regulation you...
Versatile vision: Sigma UK at the cutting-edge
TSJ gets the lowdown on the new Series 4 range of professional tile cutters from...
How to lay thin porcelain tiles the Tilemaster way
Large format, thin porcelain tiles are now very much the mainstream and used throughout domestic...
The growing popularity of thin porcelain tiles
Kamila Swiatecka, Tile Giant’s Marketing and Brand Manager, comments on the benefits of thin porcelain...
SPATEX 2022: delivers a palpable feel-good factor
Held in February, SPATEX 2022 - the 25th running of the UK’s leading water leisure...
Inspiring celebration of material innovation
Winners of the 2022 Surface Design Awards have been announced, with BAFTA’s HQ by Benedetti...
Shaking those tail feathers with Palace Chemicals!
Products supplied by Palace Chemicals and Laticrete UK have helped to create a replacement artwork...
Mapei | 85 years old but still looking to the future
Mapei, the multinational group at the cutting-edge of chemicals for the building trade, was founded...
Ceralsio offers a wealth of design opportunities
Simon Boocock, Managing Director for CRL Stone, looks at why sintered stone is becoming such...
Dry diamond drill bit kit from Vitrex
The new VIT678DDB Vitrex Dry Diamond Drill Bit kit contains 3 drill bits 2 x...
Genesis has the right tools for the job
As the exclusive UK provider of BIHUI’s professional tiling tools range Genesis is here to...
How to harness digital’s dynamism
Peter Jones, Managing Director at Jones Digital, shares the latest thinking on how the KBB,...
Upgrading the garden with outdoor porcelain
Jayne Adamson, Marketing Manager at Verona, discusses how retailers can best tap into the booming...
Rewarding transformational tile projects
Tile of Spain has announced the prize-winners of its prestigious awards, celebrating the creative use...
Spanish signatures
With Cevisama delayed until June, Tile of Spain, the organisation that represents Spanish ceramic tile...
Bakery Country Style selects tiling with all the trimmings
Palace Chemicals has made a significant contribution to the refurbishment of Country Style’s bakery estate. ...
Mosa achieves sustainability milestone
Netherlands-based tile manufacturer Mosa has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold for its ceramic floor...
Lapicida natural stone surfaces offer both style and substance
A melding of traditional stonemasonry and high-tech process sets Lapicida apart, enabling them to offer...
Absolute Stone Care restores magnificent Hancocks Jewellers’ frontage with LTP
Absolute Stone Care has recently transformed Hancocks Jewellers’ stunning marble shop front, removing historic rust...
kbb Birmingham set to showcase inspirational industry trends
kbb Birmingham, Europe’s largest dedicated kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms exhibition, promises to be the key...
Italian for the al fresco lifestyle
TSJ introduces five new Italian tiles made especially for outdoor installations, from DIY dry-laid pavers to...
The perfect finishing touch
C.A.T. believe that high-quality flooring trims enhance the quality of any installation and that end-users...
Decarbonization discussion
Representatives of the Spanish and Italian ceramic tile sectors have met with the EU’s Directorate-General...
Norcros Adhesives offers successful Rock-Tile range
Norcros Rock-Tite Exterior Porcelain & Stone System is an innovative three-part system.
The Norcros Rock-Tite comprises...
A complete external care system specially formulated by LTP
The award-winning surface care range from LTP includes a complete system for exterior porcelain, along...
Tilemaster Adhesives’ external system
Tilemaster Adhesives’ external system makes the fixing of exterior grade floor tiles simple. Just follow...
Grouts for indoor and outdoor living
UltraTile is home to a portfolio of contractor-friendly, premium tile adhesives and grouts, perfectly suited...
SPATEX 2022: the show that leaves no stone (or tile) unturned
On the first three days of February, SPATEX 2022 - the UK’s only dedicated water...
Elegent retreat on the Costa Blanca
A family from Belgium has created a sun-blessed holiday home that can be used almost...
Marabese Ceramics: showcasing tiles for architectural specification at SDS 2022
Marabese Ceramics, the specialist supplier of tiles for architectural specification, will be exhibiting at the...
Spanish tile manufacturers showcase design sophistication at SDS
Spain’s leading tile manufacturers will present an exciting range of new ceramic and porcelain designs...
Sense of Place will be the event’s theme as the Surface Design Show returns to Islington
Surface Design Show, the leading event for architects and designers to explore the best in...
Preparation made easy with Schlüter-KERDI-BOARD
Not just suitable for use in bathroom and wetroom projects due to its waterproofing properties,...
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...
PCS prepare for growth in spa and wellness sector
PCS Spa and Wellness division has seen unprecedented demand over the last 3 years, benefitting...
Creating striking spaces with patterned tiles
Jayne Adamson, Marketing Manager for Verona, offers insight into the ever-growing range of patterned tiles...
Sustainability starts with people at Palace Chemicals
Sustainability is a BIG topic these days, sourcing the right materials, creating environmentally-friendly processes &...
Norcros Adhesives offers grouts for external applications
Even before the start of the pandemic, a strong trend had been established in house...
Integrated Marmox product range simplifies bathroom projects
Along with shower trays and waterproofing systems, the comprehensive Marmox range encompasses products which can...
To epoxy grout or not to epoxy grout
It is fair to say that, even today, cementitious grouts are still the contractors and...
The highly successful Colourfast 360 range from Larsen
Larsen have seen the highly regarded Grout, Colourfast 360 continue to sell with exponential growth. ...
Jackoboard benches and shower base deliver cost-effective solution for luxury steam room
Martina Landhed, Design Director of Oxford- based InStil Design, specified elegant Jackoboard Curved Edge Benches...
The building material of the future is ready to use right now
The UK is at the beginning of one of its biggest ever housebuilding programmes. JACKON...
Are ceramics manufacturers putting others at risk by using TiO2?
By Ivan Ong, Vice President, Research and Development, and Tara Conley, Director of Regulatory Affairs,...
Stamp out mouldy tile grout
It is a consumer misconception that use of grout for wall and floor tiles is...
Exceptional performance from Nicobond Starlike evo
Nicobond Starlike evo is an innovative high-performance resin-based grout that is extremely easy to mix,...
Tilemaster Grout 3000 comes in 18 on trend colours
Tilemaster Grout 3000 can be used for wall and floor joints between 1mm and 20mm. ...
Kerakoll Fugabella Color and Fugalite Bio: naturally good grout
Kerakoll’s bestselling Fugabella Color grout collection is available in 50 colours chosen by Piero Lissoni...
Parkside and Strata Tiles launch environmental tile adhesive range
Now available from Parkside and Strata Tiles, Regenr8 is a premium quality tile adhesive range...
How to make the right grout selection when tiling
When selecting the grout to finish off your tiling project, you want assurances that your...
Silestone launches Ethereal: Marble-look surfaces inspired by the beauty of the sky
The evolution of Silestone has inspired Ethereal, a collection of white canvas surfaces with intricate...
New directions for terrazzo-effect tiles
Supersized speckles, micro flecks, and everything in between; terrazzo tiles continue to evolve and make...
LTP expands bespoke and tailored guide series
LTP’s Cleaning & Aftercare Guides offer step-by-step guidance on all aspects of tile treatment –...
SPATEX 2022 is designed for YOU
As the UK’s only dedicated water leisure expo, SPATEX 2022 presents a dazzling array of...
Palace Chemicals invests to limit environmental impact
Since 2004 Palace Chemicals has operated a BSI accredited ISO 14001 approved Environmental Management System...
Lovell Stone Group chooses LTP protection at Waltham Forest Town Hall
A stunning natural stone installation – featuring a bespoke blend of Purbeck Stone paving from...
Johnson Tiles partners with Barratt Developments on zero carbon concept home
Johnson Tiles has partnered with leading housebuilder, Barratt Developments, to build Z House: a zero carbon...
Stain-free sealing for natural stone flooring with illbruck FA880
Formulated to complement the natural beauty of stone, illbruck FA880 helps the trade achieve great...
21: One step beyond!
TSJ’s Editor, Joe Simpson, explores the best new tile ranges at Cersaie 2021; where maximalism...
Burleigh and Craven Dunnill Jackfield collaborate on an iconic new tile collection
Burleigh, the world’s sole maker of tissue transfer decorated ceramics, and Craven Dunnill Jackfield have...
Mosaic Art Ltd uses Palace Chemicals brands to stick children on path to wildlife education
Community volunteers in Enfield, London N14 have taken their local park in Conway Road Recreation...
Building finishes: What are they and what do they do?
By Stuart Middleton, Executive Chairman of Aquacut Limited has a brief look at building finishes.
Building...
Kent development benefits from Nu-Heat’s UFH expertise
Nu-Heat was asked to design and supply an energy-efficient, low flow temperature heating solution using...
Fixing tiles over underfloor heating the easy way
Laying tiles over underfloor heating need not be complicated if you use Kerakoll’s systems for...
Government agenda will fuel further UFH growth
A combination of government policy, and consumer demand, has led to growth in both electric...
Instarmac launch online Training Academy
Workplaces have changed dramatically over the last 12-18 months with everyone rapidly adapting to the...
Fulfil your CPD obligations with UltraTileFix
UltraTileFix have always believed in continual development through education and training.
The company’s purpose-built indoor training...
Up your game with BAL training
Building on more than 20 years of training heritage in the tiling industry, BAL offers...
Oh Buoy! Carrie Reichardt unveils her latest art collaboration with Laticrete in Lincolnshire
Two huge 100+ year old buoys, each measuring around three metres in diameter, have been...
Cooler calming colour choices
Jayne Adamson, Marketing Manager at Verona, discusses how to restore some tranquility with green and...
Levelling systems: useful, inexpensive, and here to stay
By Stuart Middleton, Executive Chairman of Aquacut Limited and Tilers Tools discusses the background to...
Ten top trends for tile today
In the run up to Coverings 2021, the organisers hosted a Tile Trends webinar to...
Face-to-face returns in Orlando
TSJ reports on the return to face-to-face exhibiting at Coverings 2021, and selects some of...