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BAL supports Team UK at EuroSkills
BAL are proud to be sponsoring the UK wall and floor tiling competitor at EuroSkills 2018. Taking place in Budapest from 26-28 September, the members of Team UK will be taking on the best apprentices in Europe with the aim…
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Solus Ceramics launch contemporary floor tile range
Solus Ceramics has launched a new subtle and contemporary range of neutral themed tiles. For those searching for a solid, bold, fresh and modern architectural collection, look no further than the Eloquent range, the perfect architectural solution for contemporary projects.…
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A Robin with a Royal Twist – BAL
BAL – market-leaders in full tiling solutions – have supported award-winning mosaic artist Julie Vernon by donating the adhesives and grout to create a stunning robin sculpture for Hoodwinked 2018. “Royal Robin Redbreast” is one 33 statues – each with…
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Accuracy and intricacy for OSH floor
When new restaurant Osh opened in March this year it was an immediate hit with the discerning West End crowd. The restaurant, in the heart of , has been designed as a classy destination combining glitz, glamour and exclusivity, with…
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BAL Floor Tiling products create stunning granite flooring shopping centre refurbishment
BAL floor tiling products have played a significant role in a major refurbishment scheme of Rugby Central Shopping Centre. BAL Case Study Project Name: Rugby Central Shopping Centre Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Description: Installation of new granite flooring as part of…
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The 2018 flooring tile trends to look out for
With 2017 dominated by metallic inspired designs, 2018 is set to be an exciting year when it comes to new flooring tile trends. Stephen Baker, Sales and Marketing Director at Solus Ceramics, discusses the emerging tile designs set to take…
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BAL TILING CASE STUDY – Kirklees Estate Gatehouse
BAL tiling case study Project Name: Grade I listed 16th century gatehouse Location: Kirklees Estate, Calderdale, Yorkshire Description: Complete renovation of historic gatehouse on the Kirklees Estate, home to the “grave” of Robin Hood BAL products used: PREPARATION: BAL Board,…
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Solus Ceramics launches new showroom concept in the heart of Clerkenwell
Solus Ceramics are off to Clerkenwell and now offer architects and designers a collaborative, informal space to look for tile inspiration and develop design schemes. The two-floor showroom, located at 80 Clerkenwell Road, offers a stimulating and supportive space that…
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BowWoW BAL – tiling company supports London design and art project
BAL have teamed up with international mosaic artist Natalie Guy for art and design charity fundraising project BowWow Haus London 2018. BowWow Haus London is a fundraising and creative collaboration between pet charity Blue Cross, American not-for-profit organisation Outdoor Arts…
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BAL and the Ceramic Tiles Ltd Group join forces for BBC DIY SOS: The Big Build
BAL has joined forces with Tile & Stone Gallery part of the Ceramic Tiles Ltd Group based in Ipswich to provide tiles, adhesives and grout to help BBC DIY SOS improve the home of Simon Dobbin – who was left…
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FILA launches new spray-applicator FUGAPROOF
FILA has launched its best-selling FUGAPROOF grout protector in a new spray applicator. The remodelled VOC-free treatment provides quick, safe and effective protection, sanitising grout and preventing water and stain penetration. It is suitable for all tile installations – including…
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FILAMARBLE AID protective treatment for natural stone surfaces launches in the UK
FILA has launched a new protective treatment for natural stone surfaces. New FILAMARBLE AID is an odourless, solvent-free treatment that protects against the aggression of staining, blocking the damaging effects of acids, alkalines, stains and heat. It creates a natural-look…
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BAL launches new revised RIBA-approved CPDs
BAL –the market-leaders in full tiling solutions, have launched three new revised RIBA-approved tiling CPDs. The CPDs, entitled “Floor Tiling Solutions for the Modern Build”, “Tiling Solutions for Heavily Trafficked Areas” and “Tiling Solutions for Leisure Centres”, have been re-launched…
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Expansion of marble supply for London specialist
Leading natural stone and terrazzo specialist Diespeker & Co has announced a new era in the supply of quality marble for commercial projects in the UK and overseas. The London-based company, which has been trading for 137 years, has revealed…
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Solus Ceramics launches new range inspired by European Stone
Solus Ceramics, a leading supplier of innovative architectural wall and floor tiles, has launched a new porcelain range inspired from a multitude of different natural stones. Inspired by traditional European stone, Pioneer interprets a wide variety of diverse natural stones…
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Voting open for Tile Trader’s ‘Tiling for a Good Cause” campaign
Online tile retailer, Tile Trader, is urging members of the public across the UK to cast their vote in its “Tiling for a Good Cause” initiative. The campaign will give one deserving facility a tiling transformation worth up to £500*,…
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Flying the flag for terrazzo manufacture
Diespeker & Co was crowned Manufacturer of the Year (under 25m turnover) at the Made in the South East Awards. Now in their fifth year, the awards were compèred by presenter Alexis Conran, with Dr Sally Beken from Innovate UK…
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Straight A’s For Solus Ceramics
Leading tile supplier Solus Ceramics brings a touch of sophistication to De Montfort University’s very own Vijay Patel building with the use of its elegant Monolith range. Home to art and design, De Montfort University’s Vijay Patel building is the…
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Full on performance with new BAL Rapid-Flex One – rapid on the straights, smooth on the bends
New from BAL, Rapid-Flex One is a high-performance S1 tile adhesive that provides fixers with superior qualities to get the job done on time and on budget. Fast, strong and flexible, BAL Rapid-Flex One is an ultimate all-round adhesive with…
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FILA takes care of new super-sized tiles
In response to the latest tile trends, FILA has introduced a new recommended care solution for large and extra-large format porcelain and ceramics. The new programme includes FILA products for a surface Builder’s Clean – and cleaning of the tile…
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Solus Ceramics brings beauty by nature
Solus Ceramics brings a touch of elegance to the brand new Fabled beauty store with the installation of its natural stone inspired Trench floor ceramic tile range. Fabled, a well-known cosmetic store from Marie Claire, is located in London’s Tottenham…
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UltraFloor know speed is key when working in fashion
New Next stores in Cardiff and Tamworth have opened to the public with tiled floor installations completed using a leveller, primer and tile adhesive from the Instarmac ranges. Experienced contractor, LGM Flooring secured both jobs during the end of 2016…
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The Ultimate Defensive Line-Up with BAL Tiling Solutions
BAL tiling solutions have expanded their portfolio with two new preparation products to provide fixers, contractors and specifiers with strong and protected backgrounds for fail-safe tiling. For the first time, BAL has introduced a new lightweight tile backer board for…
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FILA protects In Situ encaustics at Jamie’s Italian
A FILA tile protection and care regime has been specified, alongside In Situ London’s Moroccan cement tiles, at Jamie’s Italian. The stunning installation spans the restaurant and bar area, on floors and on walls below open serving counters. FILA protection…
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Sample ordering made simpler at Diespeker & Co
Diespeker has brought terrazzo, concrete and natural stone sample ordering bang up to date with a new online sample ordering system. Previously clients had to view samples in a long list, and write down reference codes to be added to…
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We can work it grout with BAL
Grout technology has come a long way since the first specialist grout was introduced to the market by BAL in the 1960s. The first proprietary tile grouts were similar to the traditional sand:cement pointing mortars but containing finer sands. There…
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Solus floor and wall tiles set the bar high at Be At One
Solus Ceramics, has added a touch of class to the new Be At One cocktail bar in Birmingham with the installation of its Opulence and Program floor and wall tile ranges. Founded by bartenders Steve Locke, Rhys Oldfield and Leigh…
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UltraFloor and UltraTile used to refurbish Ann Summers store
Florspec have completed a new tiled floor installation using UltraFloor and UltraTile as part of the Ann Summers Gloucester refurbishment. Working in partnership with Oakwoods which is a regular refurbishment contract over the next few months. The Gloucester store was one…
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Solus Ceramics launch new slate effect flooring range
Cosmology is made up of four distinctive neutral colours, ranging from a dark charcoal grey through to sandy beige. All of the tiles within the Cosmology feature elements that mimic the look of natural oxidisation, allowing the range to perfectly…
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Stone & Ceramic surfaces get FILA treatment at 190 Strand
The flagship development, by St Edward, includes a collection of bespoke suites, penthouses and apartments set in London’s cultural heartland. FILAPROJECT worked alongside Stone & Ceramic to provide ‘initial clean’ and maintenance solutions for the multiple tile designs specified, including…
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Solus Ceramics launches tenth issue of Quarter magazine
Solus Ceramics, a leading supplier of unique and sophisticated wall and floor tiles, has launched its tenth issue of Quarter magazine, showcasing its new tile ranges and inspirational case studies for the summer season. The trend focused Quarter magazine provides…
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BAL backs The Big Sleuth 2017
BAL have lent their backing to a mosaic artist taking part in a fund raising art project in Birmingham. The Big Sleuth is a fund raising initiative organised by Wild in Art and Birmingham Children’s Hospital. More than 200 large…
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Solus Ceramics launches new aquatic inspired tile range
Solus Ceramics, a leading supplier of innovative architectural wall and floor tiles, has launched a new porcelain range inspired by one of the world’s most refined materials, Shagreen. The new Shagreen tile range takes on the appearance of one of…
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FILANO RUST wins TTA ‘Best Ancillary Product’ Award
FILANO RUST has been awarded ‘Best Ancillary Product’ in The Tile Association Awards 2017. The prestigious industry awards were presented at the annual ceremony held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in central London’s Portman Square; FILA beat off competition from…
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BAL to present new external tiling CPD at Clerkenwell Design Week 2017
BAL the UK’s market-leaders for full tiling solutions – is presenting its new CPD on external tiling solutions as part of the UK’s most highly regarded design festival. The CPD is set for 1pm-2pm on Thursday 25th May at BCT’s…
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BAL helps mosaic artist transform school hall
BAL – the market-leaders in full tiling solutions – have helped mosaic artist Tamara Froud transform a primary school dining hall with installations designed by pupils and taking inspiration from the school’s values. A fixing solution of BAL adhesive and…
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Solus Ceramics reinvents traditional terracotta
Solus Ceramics has launched a new tile range inspired by traditional terracotta. Nostalgia is an intriguing wall range that merges vintage quality with chic colour options and modern patterned décors. Nostalgia is most notably characterised by the charmingly imperfect colouration…
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Getting stuck into concrete – again
Natural stone and terrazzo specialist Diespeker & Co has announced a new addition to its range of flooring options, with six styles of concrete tiles now available. Far from this being a new material for the company, it is a…
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Xaar 1003 Printhead Upgrade Increases Tile Manufacturing Productivity
An upgrade to Xaar’s latest 1003 printheads, an integral part of the EVOSEVEN digital printer installed by Projecta Engineering, has dramatically increased the print quality and output at leading tile manufacturer Parefeuille Provence. Founded in 1963 in Fournes near Avignon,…
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BAL Product Support team named as top-10 flooring product or service – Industry Awards
BAL’s team of Product Support Technicians (PSTs) have been named as one of the top-10 best flooring products or services in the UK following a flooring industry awards public vote. BAL PSTs were one of 50 products and services shortlisted…
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Solus Ceramics launches new aquatic inspired tile range
Solus Ceramics, a leading supplier of innovative architectural wall and floor tiles, has launched a new porcelain range inspired by one of the world’s most refined materials, Shagreen. The new Shagreen tile range takes on the appearance of one…
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CTD and BAL win a van competition winner takes to the road
Dundee-based tiler Gordon Mitchell has taken delivery of his new van after winning Ceramic Tile Distributors (CTD) and BAL’s Win a Van Competition. The 60-year-old is a regular customer at CTD’s Dundee branch and started tiling 40 years ago after…
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Tile care made easy with new FILA kit
FILA has introduced a new tile care kit for ceramic and porcelain tiles. The new kit includes three products, for easy cleaning after laying, stain protection of joints and ongoing maintenance. The kit promotes safe and effective maintenance, with the…
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Beswick Stone of Cirencester – Awarded Best of Houzz 2017
Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Improvement and Design Professionals in the UK and Around the World Beswickstone of Cirencester has won “Best of Design” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design. The specialists…
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West Country leisure centre refurbished with a full BAL tiling solution
A £550,000 refurbishment of a Somerset leisure centre has been completed thanks in part to a full tiling solution from BAL – UK market leaders in tiling. BAL worked with tiling contractors J Bailey and Sons to provide a full…
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Welsh Slate set to unveil new look at the Natural Stone Show
The Lagan Group company will introduce new branding at the exhibition. A new-look Welsh Slate will exhibit its full range of architectural products at The Natural Stone Show at ExCel London from April 25-27. Welsh Slate (stand P67) will use…
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Save The Date for The Flooring Show 2017
Returning for the 55th year, The Flooring Show 2017 will run across three days, from 17th to 19th September 2017, so make sure you save the dates for the UK’s largest, trade only Flooring Show! With over 150 of the…
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The 2017 tile trends to look out for
With 2016 dominated by concrete inspired ranges, 2017 is set to be an exciting year when it comes to new floor and wall tile trends. Stephen Baker, Sales and Marketing Director, at Solus Ceramics discusses the emerging tile designs set to take…
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Flooring Industry Outlook – Flooring Trends in the United States for 2017
It’s a new year, and that means it’s time for the design industry to start making predictions for coming trends. This outlook is generally based on data collected over the past several months to years, and includes consumer buying trends,…
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BAL products specified for luxury Brimstone Spa complex in Cumbria
BAL have provided a full system solution of adhesives, grouts and ancillary products for a luxury spa complex in the heart of the Lake District. Featuring stunning tiling throughout in a demanding environment, including electric and water-fed underfloor heating systems,…
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RAK Ceramics (UK) launches Circle Wood tile collection
RAK Ceramics PJSC, one of the largest ceramics’ brands in the world, introduces a new tile collection – Circle Wood – to the UK market. Circle Wood Collection Using advanced digital printing technology, RAK Ceramics’ new Circle Wood collection interprets…
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Diespeker is expanding the range
Diespeker is delighted to announce the addition of almost 50 new standard terrazzo options to our range. From just over 30 standard choices, the London-based terrazzo specialist now offers 80 different designs, from neutrals to statement yellows, greens and blues.…
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FILA protects Stone & Ceramic installation at glamorous Devonshire Club
Surface care and protection treatments, from FILA’s Green Line, have been specified by Stone & Ceramic at the Devonshire Club – London’s most glamorous Private Members destination. The exclusive new venue, in the City of London, occupies six floors of…
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BAL products used for tiling renovation at West One, Leeds
Project Name: West One, Leeds City Centre Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Description: Installation of approximately 50m2 of floor tiles in high specification office building in the heart of Leeds City Centre. BAL products used: ADHESIVES: BAL Rapidset Flexible (Grey) GROUT:…
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Solus Ceramics set to showcase its extensive tile ranges at Scotland Build 2016
Solus Ceramics, a leading supplier of innovative and inspiring architectural wall and floor tiles, will be exhibiting its latest trendsetting tile ranges at this years Scotland Build Expo, at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC). The leading construction event…
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Diespeker invests in state of the art floor grinder
Natural stone and terrazzo expert Diespeker & Co is investing over £40K in a high spec Duratiq floor grinding and polishing machine. The model, which is made by Swedish specialist company HTC, has a digital control panel and remote control…
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Building Adhesives Ltd appoint David Hackett as GM
Building Adhesives Limited – manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouts, sealants and ancillary tiling, flooring and decorating products under the BAL and Dunlop brands – has recently appointed David Hackett as General Manager. Formerly Sales & Marketing Director, David now…
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Building Adhesives Ltd flies the flag for tiling at UK manufacturing awards
Building Adhesives Ltd represented the tiling industry at a nationwide celebration of the best of UK manufacturing at The Manufacturer MX Awards 2016. The company, which manufactures tile adhesives, grouts, sealants and other ancillary tiling products under the BAL and…
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BAL team up with Yorkshire Tile Company to support worldwide literacy charity
BAL market-leaders in full tiling solutions have provided a range of products to support the development of a new facility in Rotherham for Grimm & Co, a worldwide charity which aims to get children excited about literacy. The Rotherham outlet…
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Weber’s Award-Winning products with low Dust Technology are the first choice of professional tile fitters
Low Dust Technology™ is an innovative, advanced formulation that significantly reduces airborne dust created during the pouring and mixing processes. Low Dust Technology™ was first introduced to weber.set rapid SPF almost a decade ago and more recently to weber.floor flex and weber.set pro lite-rapid, without…
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Join the conversation with the new BAL forum
BAL – the market leaders in full tiling solutions – have launched a new online forum for tiling professionals. Available to registered YOU+BAL Partners, the forum gives tilers, contractors and specifiers the opportunity to discuss the latest products, fixing techniques…
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Instarmac Products at the Touch of a Button – Product Planner App
Instarmac are proud to announce the launch of their new product planner App. The App has been developed using the latest mobile app development technology and has been designed with their customers’ needs in mind. Have you ever been stuck…
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Building Adhesives Ltd shortlisted in three categories at The Manufacturer MX Awards 2016
A Stoke-on-Trent manufacturing business has been shortlisted in The Manufacturer MX Awards 2016. Trentham-based Building Adhesives Ltd will now go head-to-head with manufacturers across the country in the Supply Chain Excellence, Sustainable Manufacturing and the Through Life Engineering category which…
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Join the conversation with the new BAL forum
BAL have launched a new online forum for tiling professionals. Available to registered YOU+BAL Partners, the forum gives tilers, contractors and specifiers the opportunity to discuss the latest products, fixing techniques and services, as well as getting technical help from…
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Join Instarmac at this year’s inaugural Tiling Show
Visit Instarmac on stand Q3 where their premium brands UltraFloor, UltraTile and Granfix will be showcasing their popular subfloor preparation, tile fixing and grouting solutions. To be held at the Harrogate International Centre from the 18th – 20th September, The…
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Red Sky Thinking from BAL for fail safe external tiling
BAL market-leaders in full tiling solutions have launched a new problem-solving external tiling system for balconies, roof terraces and ground terraces. Gutjahr System Technology from BAL offers designers and contractors innovative drainage, ventilating and uncoupling solutions to protect outdoor coverings…
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Who needs the Olympics?
Flooring specialist Diespeker & Co’s MD John Krause recently returned from Poland flushed with success, after representing GB in the 2016 ETU Challenge Long Distance Triathlon European Championships held in Poznan. Taking part in the hotly contested 55-59 age group,…
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Welsh Slate is Phelan’s favourite at York racecourse
The redeveloped York racecourse features roofing and flooring by Welsh Slate. Roofing and flooring from Welsh Slate feature on the first major redevelopment of the northern end of York racecourse for a century. They were specified by master planners Phelan…
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Don’t feel alone – get free project support from BAL
BAL – the market-leaders in full tiling solutions – have a released a series of short videos about how tilers can get free on-site project support. The new videos, available on BAL’s YouTube channel, or sent directly to YOU + BAL partners,…
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The Tiling Show 2016 Preview
The UK’s First Tiling Show is Almost Here… Can you afford to miss it? This year, hundreds of tiling retailers, distributors, wholesalers, contractors, designers, architects and facilities managers from independent, SME and large scale businesses, will be attending The Tiling…
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Welsh Slate is trusted to help deliver a medieval facelift
Roofing, walling and flooring from Welsh Slate feature on the redeveloped cardigan castle. A three-pronged helping hand from Welsh Slate has contributed towards giving a medieval castle a new lease of life. The manufacturer’s roof slates, walling and floor tiles…
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The Diamond is forever
Leading tile supplier Solus Ceramics adds style to Sheffield University’s very own Diamond building with the use of its elegant Jurastone range. Named after its unique appearance, The Diamond building is the new home for undergraduate engineering students at The…
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BAL launches new and improved Easypoxy AG epoxy adhesive and grout
BAL – market leaders in full-tiling solutions – have launched a new and improved formulation of its hygienic waterproof BAL Easypoxy AG epoxy adhesive and grout for walls and floors. Chemical-resistant and solvent free, the new formulation provides end users…
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BAL rapid set adhesives and grout – case study
Project Name: 6-bedroom mansion Location: Hale Barns, Cheshire Description: High quality tiling throughout six-bedroom, five-bathroom property in the heart of Cheshire. BAL products used: ADHESIVES: BAL Rapidset Flexible, BAL Supercover Rapidset Flex, BAL Supercover Rapidset, BAL Single Part Flexible GROUT: BAL…
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Solus Ceramics adds a touch of flavour to Ricoh Arena
Leading tile supplier, Solus Ceramics has added a touch of flavour to the newly refurbished The Mill Bar & Brasserie in the Ricoh Arena, Coventry with the installation of its innovative Craft and Cyrus tile ranges. The Ricoh…
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New Build Office gets First Class Flooring
Commercial floor and wall covering specialists, A Cumberlidge Ltd, have delivered a first class finish to a brand new office development for VolkerRail on the J3 Business Park in Doncaster. Contracted directly by Alan Morris, owner of J3 Business Park,…
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UltraTile helps Bella Italia create bold new Mediterranean design
Bellas nationwide are getting a fun and fab new makeover! Creating this colourful, quirky new Italian style dining experience is commercial wall and floor tiling contractors, The Great Northern Tiling Company (GNTC), using UltraTile adhesives. A TTA member and esteemed…
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Solus Ceramics Engineers The Future With Statement Tiling
Leading tile supplier, Solus Ceramics helped engineer the design of the state-of-the-art manufacturing research facility, Factory 2050 with the installation of bespoke cut tiles from three striking tile ranges. Factory 2050 is the future of the UK’s engineering industry, as…
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Solus Ceramics showcases pioneering tile ranges at Retail Design Expo 2016
Solus Ceramics, a leading supplier of innovative and inspiring architectural wall and floor tiles, is set to unveil three new tile ranges at Retail Design Expo 2016 at Olympia, London. As Europe’s leading annual event for innovation and inspiration in…
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BAL previews external tiling systems at the Surface Design Show
BAL – market-leaders in full tiling solutions – have made a successful return to the Surface Design Show in London to offer a preview of the new Gutjahr range to architects, designers and specifiers. The exhibition, which was held from…
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Topps Tiles Take To The Road
February saw the launch of the Topps Tiles Trade Roadshow programme for 2016 with the first event being held at their Watford store on Imperial Park. Reported as a highly successful night, the tile retailer organised the event exclusively for…
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The UK’s Only Tiling Show
The very first and UK’s only Tiling Show will be running from 18th to 20th September at the Harrogate International Centre. Open to businesses in the retail, commercial and interior design sectors, The Tiling Show offers a platform for visitors…
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The Tiling Show Trend Setters
The Tiling Show is set to make its debut in September 2016 and will be bringing more than just networking and business opportunities to attendees in the form of the Trends Hub. Scarlet Opus will be curating the area from…
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Y+ is YOU+BAL – bringing fixers and contractors into the heart of BAL
It’s what everyone in tiling’s been talking about. It’s been the biggest tease since your teenage crush, but now the team at BAL can finally reveal the true nature of Y+. Y+BAL is YOU+BAL. Simply, YOU+BAL puts fixers and contractors at…
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BAL expands specification support team with two appointments
Building Adhesives Ltd (BAL), the market-leading manufacturer of full tiling solutions including adhesives, grouts and ancillary products, has hired two new Specification Managers as part of its drive to expand its specification support team. Alan Thurston and Tracey Hopkins will…
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Pushing terrazzo skills to the max in Mayfair
London terrazzo expert, Diespeker & Co achieved innovative design solutions for flooring and stairs during a recent refurbishment of a Mayfair boutique for fashion brand J&M Davidson. Working with the project architects Barber and Osgerby’s Universal Design Studio, the company…
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BAL strengthens unique support network
Picture: Alan Collins BAL, the market-leading manufacturer of full tiling solutions, has appointed Rushden-based Alan Collins as its Product Support Technician (PST) for East Anglia, strengthening its nationwide technical support and training capability. The PST concept is unique to BAL,…
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NEW literature showcasing all recent brand developments
It has been a busy year for Ultra Tile and the brand has developed with the addition of several new products. All of which now feature in new literature. The main Ultra Tile brochure has had its content updated, reflecting…
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KCS announces key speakers for ‘Business Insight’ tile event
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has announced the key speakers for the tile industry event, to be hosted at the TTA later this month. They will include Phil Crowshaw from the Geeky Group; Fired Earth’s Sam Blythe; TSJ’s Editor Joe Simpson…
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Instarmac Group plc announces the acquisition of Granfix Products Ltd
Instarmac is an established manufacturer of high quality materials for the tiling and commercial flooring sectors, as well as a renowned market leader in the urban regeneration and highway maintenance industries. The acquisition of the Granfix brand will support Instarmac’s…
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New Ultra-Flexible, Eco Formulation Tile Adhesive with Low Dust Technology
NEW ULTRA-FLEXIBLE, ECO FORMULATION TILE ADHESIVE WITH LOW DUST TECHNOLOGY™ BY SAINT-GOBAIN WEBER The new weber.set pro lite-rapid tile adhesive by Saint-Gobain Weber joins a comprehensive range of easy-to-use, high performance tile adhesives and grouts for the professional tile fixer. The formulation of the new…
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Saint-Gobain Weber rewards loyalty
The popular Weber Rewards loyalty scheme for tilers has received a well-earned makeover. With a new and improved website and Rewards catalogue, an easier points collection process and the ‘Redeem on the Go’ App which is now available on Android too, Weber…
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BAL strengthens specification support team
Building Adhesives Ltd, the market-leading manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouts, sealants and ancillary products, has continued to strengthen its specification support team with the appointment of William McLachlan as Business Development Manager. William will work with architects, designers and specifiers…
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Outstanding contribution award for BAL
BAL Training Manager Dave Rowley has been recognised with a prestigious industry award for playing a vital contribution to the development of skills and knowledge throughout the tiling industry. Dave, who joined BAL in 1992 after completing an apprenticeship in…
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BAL breaks new ground with launch of high spec training centre
A state-of-the art £500,000 Innovation and Technology Centre (ITC) has been officially opened by the leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council Councillor Mohammad Pervez at Building Adhesives Ltd in Trentham. Councillor Pervez opened the Centre alongside the Company’s Managing Director Peter…
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BAL supports SkillBuild finals
BAL has continued to support SkillBuild – the UK’s biggest construction skills competition – in its most successful competition to date. SkillBuild is now in its third year and is run by the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board). The competition…
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Faster, easier specification goes mobile
Architects, designers and contractors can now create fast, accurate specifications anywhere, thanks to Powerspec, from BAL. The world’s first online specification tool for tile adhesives and grouts has been completely upgraded and is now accessible via mobile phones, tablets, laptops or…
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Saint-Gobain Weber tile products for ceramic tile distributors, Woking
In the new Ceramic Tile Distributors (CTD) showroom in Woking, Surrey, tile products by Saint-Gobain Weber have been specified for their new 400m² sales facility which includes an extensive showroom and trade counter. Relocation of CTD from their original showroom on the…
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BAL expert heads TTA Committee
Dave Rowley, training manager for Building Adhesives Limited, has become Chair of The Tile Association’s Supply Chain Training Committee. This committee is responsible for working with various external organisations, such as the Association for Ceramic Training and Development, on matters relating…
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Fixers gain with “free upgrade” time-saving adhesive
Tile fixers will love BAL Rapidset Flexible Fibre for its major advantages over other adhesives. Radically improved performance means that fixers will save time and money whenever they use it. The new wall and floor adhesive is a true rapid-set, allowing fast…
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