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Partners & Sponsors

Partners 

BAL / ARDEX

BAL Adhesives product range has evolved over 40 years of technical development to create an unrivalled portfolio of adhesive & grout products.

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For more than 60 years, ARDEX has been a quality leader for the flooring and tiling industries, and the brand of choice for installers and distributors.

Waxman Ceramics:

With over 40 years of experience in the tile industry, Waxman Ceramics are a 3-generation, family-run business based in West Yorkshire. We are one of the leading providers of wall and floor tiles to the specification market.

 

Thanks to our long-standing relationships with some of the world’s most reputable manufacturers, we have an extensive portfolio of ceramic and porcelain tiles available, and can provide design solutions suitable for every project and sector.

 

At Waxman Ceramics, we have a great passion for design and innovation, and we are constantly looking to discover new technologies and creative surfaces.

 

Our team are here to help you with any technical specifications and advice queries that you may have, and we’re here to support from initial concept, right through to project completion. Understanding the needs of each project is important to us, whether big or small, and our dedicated  team work tirelessly across the UK to provide technical and specialist support.

 

For more information, please reach out to your Regional Sales Manager or contact us on 01422 377123.

Winckelmans:

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Founded in 1894, in Northern France, Winckelmans are a 5-generation, family-run business. Specialists in small-format tiles (from 1.2 to 20cm), each tile is skilfully handmade in an individual mold, using only 100% natural raw materials. Winckelmans has remained true to the traditional process, and uses dedicated molds for each individual tile, ensuring an impeccable finish.

 

Renowned for Victoria period flooring, Winckelmans tiles are compatible with restoration projects as well as contemporary projects, and available in more than 50 colours.

 

The Winckelmans Boutique was opened in Paris in 2021, giving their customers a truly immersive experience. Customers are able to create and design entirely original formats, allowing for an entirely bespoke experience. The chosen design is mesh-mounted to facilitate the laying-process, and delivered in mesh mounts of approximately 30x30cm for easy installation. 

 

With over 30 different standard mosaic formats available, as well as versatile patterned tiles, in more than 50 colours, Winckelmans tiles are suitable for all environments.

 

Waxman are proud to have a long-standing relationship with the Winckelmans team, working together for over 40 years. We're proud to be one of the few UK stockists that hold Winckelmans tiles.

 

For more information, please reach out to your regional Sales Manager or contact us on 01422 377123.

Universeal Sealants -  Excellence and Innovation since 2008

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Universeal is an innovative and dynamic manufacturer of advanced surface care products with an ongoing passion for product development and advanced chemical & polymer technologies. Our manufacturing facility in Dorset employs the latest in production technology including a state-of-the-art blending and bottling plant capable of filling in excess of 2 million units a year.

 

Universeal Sealants are passionate about the products we produce, we work on the simple premise of offering professional products at the best value for money. Our philosophy of “quality and value” along with a commitment to continually invest in innovation and manufacturing has seen Universeal Sealants grow to become a leading brand within its field.

STS

STS have always been a family-run business. This is something we are proud to carry through into our core values of cheerful, creative, industrious, and sound family values. We treat our customers and users of our products as an extension of our STS family, and we take great pride in watching how our relationships create prosperous endeavours for us all. Across all our brands of NoMorePly, Beava and NuTile we believe in providing high quality products that are easy to use and install whilst delivery a great ROI for our stockists and installers.

The Tile Association

The Tile Association (TTA) was formed in January 2000, through the amalgamation of the NMTFA (National Master Tile Fixers’ Association), the NTA (National Tile Association), the TPB (Tile Promotion Board) and the British Ceramic Tile Council, with over 75 years of combined industry experience.

Since formation, TTA has more than doubled in size as the single, independent association for the entire UK tiling industry. TTA now has more than 1,000 member business units, consisting of tiling contractors, fixers, distributors, retailers and manufacturers. The aim is to achieve a competent, qualified workforce in the industry.

Sponsors

Prevent knee- and back problems with FENTO‘s unique ergonomic pressure distribution technology. With most knee protectors, the pressure is concentrated on the kneecap, leading to knee injuries.

FENTO’s innovative and award-

Prevent knee- and back problems with FENTO‘s unique ergonomic pressure distribution technology. With most knee protectors, the pressure is concentrated on the kneecap, leading to knee injuries.

FENTO’s innovative and award-winning concept evenly distributes the pressure across the lower leg, using an ergonomic wedge in all of the FENTO products.

This is a major ergonomic improvement, preventing knee and back problems. It makes working on your knees healthier and more comfortable.

concept evenly distributes the pressure across the lower leg, using an ergonomic wedge in all of the FENTO products.

This is a major ergonomic improvement, preventing knee and back problems. It makes working on your knees healthier and more comfortable.

Hyperion Tiles is an independent family-run business that aims to help you create an oasis of beauty in your home, whether you have a chic London apartment or a cosy Cotswolds cottage. 

 

Our goal is to provide you with high-quality Tiles, Mosaics, LVT, Wood flooring and a vast variety of other options at competitive prices. Our expert staff are also happy to advise you on the latest trends to complement the walls of your wet room or advise on a bespoke project that encompasses your entire house. 

 

In your search for a patterned floor tile, be sure to explore our other products, including storage options and mirrors, to complement your design project. 

 

Thousands of Tiling Options

We have over 15,000 wall and floor tiling solutions featuring brands such as Fired Earth, Ca’ Pietra, Minoli, and Bert & May. So you’re sure to find the ideal tiles — Victorian or otherwise — for your project.

Based in London, Original Features is a family-owned business renowned as one of the foremost suppliers of Winckelmans geometric tiles in the UK. With over three decades of expertise in Victorian flooring, we have had the privilege of aiding our customers in crafting exquisite pathways and floors. With a stock holding of more than 650,000 Winckelmans tiles, we ensure swift nationwide delivery. Additionally, we provide expert design consultations and can generate detailed CAD visuals tailored to our clients' visions. For trade account enquiries, please reach out to our dedicated sales team at 0208 341 3412.”

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