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The advantages of using tiles within the home

Tiles have become indispensable materials within many areas of the home – bathrooms, kitchens and utility areas across the nation use tiles because of their natural beneficial qualities that save money as well as time. So what are the advantages … Continue reading

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Peterlee Leisure Centre closes for re-tiling project

A swimming pool facility in County Durham has closed as part of a £250,000 renovation project, which will include a complete re-tile of its interior pools. The closure of the Peterlee Leisure Centre marks its first revamp in over 30 years. Some of … Continue reading

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Bathroom tiles used as paving stones on street in India

Activists in India are complaining about the of use of bathroom tiles as footpath paving blocks by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in the state of Maharashtra. The PMC has spent six crore rupees on fitting bathroom tiles on F … Continue reading

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RAK Ceramics to launch new products at international exhibition of ceramic tiles in Bologna tomorrow

The world’s biggest manufacturer of ceramic tiles and sanitary ware, RAK Ceramics, will launch 18 new products and designs at the international exhibition of ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings fair in Italy tomorrow. The three day CERSAIE Fair, based in … Continue reading

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Giant mosaic created by students using hand made ceramic tiles

A mosaic artwork piece made of hundreds of ceramic tiles has been unveiled by artists Bruce Cobanli and Maureen Weston in Victoria, Canada. The 180-square foot design was the result of a joint project created by students and their parents … Continue reading

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Church roof tile renovations may be postponed due to lack of funding

Repairs to the leaky roof tiles of a church on the Cullercoats sea front may have to be postponed due to lack of funding, according to the Chronicle Live. It was hoped that English Heritage would provide most of the … Continue reading

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The benefits of ceramic tiles

No one would blame you for getting a little confused when it comes to pinpointing which kind of tile is ideal for your space. There are a diverse mix of variable tiles on the market with their own finishes, colours … Continue reading

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First tile of Olympic swimming centre laid by freestyle record holder Mark Foster

World swimming champion Mark Foster has laid the first tile in the swimming pool centre purposely built for the 2012 London Olympics. About 180,000 white and blue tiles will line the Aquatics Centre pools, which will contain a competition, training and … Continue reading

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‘Devil’ tile scares Hungarian family

A Hungarian family have stopped using their bathroom after they saw an image of the devil in one of their bathroom tiles. Andrea and Laszlo Csrefko recently revamped their bathroom in Budapest with the addition of a new shower, bath … Continue reading

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Choosing kitchen tiles

The post recession climate has eaten away a large percentage of our savings but that doesn’t mean your kitchen can’t be transformed with the addition of a few choice tiles. The complete overhaul of an old style kitchen isn’t the … Continue reading

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