Monthly Archives: March 2010

Consumers call for anti-bac action

It seems that shoppers have had enough of bleaches and cleaning sprays and are now looking for hygienic tiles that come ready protected. An independent market research survey has shown that consumers are looking for products, such as kitchen and … Continue reading

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Chip fat could be out of the frying pan and onto the tiles

We’re used to one too many takeaways giving us a bit of extra, shall we say, insulation! But it looks as though an incredible new innovation will be putting the oil from our deep-fried indulgences to better use after eco-friendly … Continue reading

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Plymouth pool in deep water over dangerous mosaics

An outdoor pool in Ivybridge is planned for closure after dangerous mosaic tiling has rendered the facility too dangerous to swim in. South Hams District Council are concerned as to where funding will come from to replace the local amenity, … Continue reading

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Memorial for iconic tile-smashing aikido master

Few would be brave (or stupid) enough to headbutt a pile of ceramic tiles, but to British aikido and martial arts master Eddie Stratton, they were a trifle. As the daunting stack of tiles loomed, Ted Stratton Sensei as he was … Continue reading

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Faulty tool recall for tile cutters

Breaking news in The Guardian has reported the recall of a range of tools that may feature dangerous safety faults, including tile cutters. An investigation by consumer watchdog Which? revealed that tile cutters, wallpaper strippers, circular saws and hedge trimmers loaned … Continue reading

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Tiling terrors in Ugliest Bathroom Awards!

Sickly green plastic wall tiles and garish red flooring illuminated by fluorescent strip lighting sound like your worst home decorating nightmare? Well this is precisely what the Tile Shop hoped to see as it launched a competition to find the … Continue reading

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Artful mosaics put a spring in the step of pavement pedestrians

Next time you take a walk down the street be sure to watch your step, you never know what you might stumble across… A pair of skilled mosaic makers are creating wonderful artworks from tiles on the downtown Vancouver pavements. … Continue reading

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Add simple tiles for maximum effect

In the tile style stakes, apparently less is most definitely more. If you’re looking to bring your walls and floors up to date with a clean, minimalistic look, you’ll need to opt for neutral colour schemes. Neutral, however, doesn’t necessarily mean … Continue reading

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Take a step up with stylish tiled stairs

Are you tired of tip-toeing up a drab and dreary staircase? Do you dream of stepping down a glamorous staircase fit for royalty? If you’d like to take a step in the right direction, add some terrific tiles and turn … Continue reading

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Web design top tips for tile companies

Great web design is one thing that all website designers should strive to achieve. If you are tasked with designing a website for a tiles company then you might be considering what are the main elements that contribute towards a … Continue reading

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