Imperial
Bathrooms Unveils New Wall & Floor Tiles Collection
To
complement its handcrafted collection of modern classic bathroom products
and extend its existing range of wall tiles, Imperial
Bathrooms has unveiled an exclusive range of wall and floor
tiles. With all the aesthetic charm and appeal of real stone, ‘The
Naturals Collection’ provides all the technical benefits of through
body porcelain. To help fire customers’ imaginations, an eye-catching
tile display board is now available free of charge to retailers.
Available
in three colours – chalk, sand and charcoal – The Naturals Collection
bears the illusion of natural stone courtesy of modern manufacturing processes
and a tumbling procedure that gives each tile a unique handmade authentic
appearance. The illusion of real marble is then achieved by applying a
surface patina to each tile to give them an authentic soft, sugary look.
Unlike marble, however, The Naturals Collection features outstanding technical
qualities. As well as being resistant to abrasion and corrosion, these
through body coloured tiles require no sealing and are virtually non-porous
which helps prevent staining and colour discolouration in years to come.
An R9 anti-slip resistance rating applies.
Commenting on the launch of The Naturals Collection, Managing Director
Antonio Garrido said: 'This is our first foray into the floor tiles market
and we feel confident that the outstanding technical and aesthetic properties
of this new collection will enable us to meet the demanding expectations
of our target audience.'
Antonio added: 'All of the tiles in The Naturals Collection can also be
fixed to the walls too, of course. This not only further increases the
design scope of this range, it enables a streamlined flow from wall to
floor to be achieved.'
The Naturals Collection features three standard sizes – 300 by 300,
150 by 150 and 100 by 100 – and Bullnose Battiscopa skirtings are
available in 300 by 95, and in all three colours.
Combining floor tiles from The Naturals Collection with the company’s
existing range of antique crackle-glaze ceramic wall tiles, particularly
the White Linen, Cream Haze and Ivory Shell shades, may also further increase
the design scope of this new range.
The Naturals Collection display board is unobtrusive and lightweight,
measuring just 400 x 800mm, and may be displayed alongside Imperial’s
sanitaryware or wall mounted where space or showroom layout demands. Any
of the tile, marble and stone boards are immediately available free of
charge to supporting stockists and may be obtained by contacting Imperial
Bathrooms’ Sales Department on 0870 60 61 62 3. For further information
on Imperial Bathrooms’ tile collection visit http://www.imperial-bathrooms.com
Limestone
Decadence from Burlington
Burlington
says that its new range of natural limestone flooring is already becoming
a popular choice with those architects, specifiers and interior designers
looking to create a striking design feature combined with durability and
ease of maintenance.
Increasingly
specified throughout interior and exterior flooring projects, Burlington’s
limestone range comprises two stones - Cavendish and Caulfield. Whilst
Cavendish delivers a hue of subtle light beiges, mid creams and soft browns,
the darker Caulfield limestone has a richer tone that is accentuated with
mottled markings. Both stones are complementary to each other and create
an eye-catching design scheme when featured side by side. Available in
15mm thickness and in a range of sizes such as 300 x 300mm, 400 x 400mm,
600 x 400mm and 800 x 400mm, both limestones can be cut to size to suite
individual designs and come with a honed or flame textured finish.
In addition to the aesthetic properties of Cavendish and Caulfield, Burlington
says that it is their advanced technical characteristics that make them
a superior flooring medium. In addition to being extremely hard wearing,
which makes them particularly suitable for heavily pedestrianised areas,
they are also easy to clean and maintain. Impervious to water, they are
also suitable for bathrooms, wet rooms, changing rooms and spa areas when
specified with the flame-textured anti-slip surface.
Comments Joint-Managing Director, Malcolm Hatch: 'It is no surprise that
Burlington’s new limestone range has already become a popular specifying
choice as it boasts the ultimate in aesthetic appeal and technical superiority.
'Alongside the company’s existing natural stone palette that ranges
from light and olive greens through to silvers, blues, greys and blacks,
Burlington’s limestone is becoming an obvious choice of finishing
material for many prestigious developments, particularly as the same stone
may also be used for cladding and walling features,' he added.
For further details on Burlington’s limestones and natural stone
collection, please contact Burlington’s Sales Office on 01229 889661
or visit http://www.burlingtonstone.co.uk.
The
Norway Range from Taylor Tiles
Taylor
Tiles
has announced the addition of the Norway range to its already extensive
product portfolio.
Manufactured by Roca, the Norway range is a collection of porcelain tiles
that have been produced to harness the beauty of natural timber while
providing a hardwearing and easy to maintain surface that is ideal for
spaces where high traffic is expected.
Four finishes are available which can be combined to create a contemporary
floor covering alternatively a more traditional effect can be achieved
with the use of one colour.
Taylor Tiles is one of the UK's longest-established importer, distributor
and retailer of ceramic tiles.
Part of the Taylor Group of Companies, it is renowned for supplying a
comprehensive range of products to the Retail, Architectural, and Contract
markets.
The Norway range is available from Taylor Tiles. Contact: 01792 797 712
or visit http://www.taylortiles.co.uk.
New
Look Dunlop Adhesives Hits Shelves
The
new look Dunlop Adhesives range is
now available throughout the UK, following a transformation of its brand
identity, packaging, point of sale and marketing material to support Dunlop's
growing position in the market. All Dunlop products have been colour-coded
according to their specific application as part of a revolutionary design
concept engineered to make product selection easier than ever.
Alex Underwood, product manager for Dunlop Adhesives commented:
‘Dunlop is a globally recognised brand, and we expect the new packaging
and supporting materials to unlock its vast sales potential within the
retail and builders' merchants sectors.’
‘This is a complete redevelopment of the Dunlop branding,’ he
continued, ‘designed to support our growing position in the marketplace.
The traffic-light concept is entirely unique, and we believe it will help
continue the impressive growth of Dunlop Adhesives in all of its target
marketplaces. The response from stockists so far has been unanimously
positive.’
The new 'traffic-light' packaging concept groups preparation products
with a green colour-code, whilst adhesives are yellow, grouts are amber
and finishing products are red - moving the customer through the tiling
process from start to finish. In addition to the colour-coded packaging,
Dunlop has created on-shelf guides that highlight the required product
combinations for the four most common tiling projects: tiling a shower,
tiling a kitchen or bathroom, tiling with large-format wall tiles and
tiling with large-format or natural stone floor tiles.
Paul Harris, head of sales and marketing at Building Adhesives added:
‘The key objective of the new branding has been to make things easier
for the end user when approaching tiling work; ensuring any user understands
the various product combinations required to complete a successful tiling
project.’
Web: http://www.bal-adhesives.co.uk
Tiling
and Bathroom Retailers Offered Additional Revenue Stream
Bathroom
and tiling retailers are being offered a new profit area in the form of
a new Anti-Slip discs and strips from Sylglas.
Martin Lowe, the new business development manager for Sylglas explains;
‘With a slip or fall in the home every three minutes in the UK there
is clearly a huge market for retailers who can stock a fast moving product
designed to address this critical area. This is a first to market product
and retailers that see the potential profit opportunity are set to do
very nicely.’
Anyone taking care of an elderly, ambulant or very young person or child
will have a potential need for this new product in kitchens, bathrooms,
showers, and baths and around pool sides, hot-tubs and saunas. Schools,
hospitals, care homes, in fact anywhere where water features.
Sylglas Anti-Slip self-adhesive discs and strips are available in rolls
of discs or strips for £9.27 Incl VAT. Sylglas Anti-slip tape is
designed for bare-foot traffic and when used in clear is barely visible
on tiles or in shower trays etc, ‘Safety provided with no compromise
to good looks or style’ concludes Martin.
Possible uses include; bottoms of baths, shower trays, utility rooms and
the walk ways around the sides of swimming pools.
Tel: 020 8670 7511
Unique
Display Boards Flaunt Imperial Bathrooms’ Tile Range
To
support its ever-expanding network of stockists, British bathroom manufacturer,
Imperial Bathrooms, has unveiled a series of display boards featuring
the company’s distinctive range of antique crackle-glaze wall tiles.
With
the emphasis on display-simplicity, the two separate boards are arranged
in a landscape format and provide a display of Imperial’s exclusive
range of classic brick-shaped and square, white-bodied, softly-undulating,
tiles.
In addition to demonstrating the tiles in two sizes – classic brick
and square – the display boards present the popular palette of pastel
colours available, together with the White Linen and Cream Haze lighter
shades. Complementary dado tiles, capping strips and glass mosaic tiles
are also available in grey, white and cream and demonstrate the added
detail and flexibility of this new range.
Unobtrusive and lightweight, measuring just 400 x 800mm, both tile boards
may be displayed alongside Imperial’s sanitaryware or wall mounted
where space or showroom layout demands.
Imperial Bathrooms’ Sales Director, John Gill, comments: 'Not only
do our new tile boards reflect the outstanding quality and aesthetics
of our product range, they enhance our retail displays and provide a much-needed
POS mechanism to help really fire the consumers’ imagination. They
are also testimony to Imperial’s ongoing commitment to its retailer
network.'
Imperial’s tile collection is suitable for complementing both contemporary
and traditional bathroom interiors. Used to create a single colour backdrop
or combined to provide a dramatic multi-coloured effect, they contrast
beautifully with the crisp white ceramic glazes of the company’s
British vitreous chinaware. Courtesy of an additional glaze to provide
a protective seal and guard against staining and colour discolouration,
the company says that these tiles are unrivalled in the market place.
The new tile boards are immediately available and are free of charge to
all supporting stockists. To order, contact Imperial Bathrooms’ Sales
Department on: 0870 60 61 62 3. For further information on the company
and its products, visit http://www.imperial-bathrooms.com.
Eco
Design Meets Health Conscious Tile
Strata
Tiles,
supplier of architectural tile solutions, has added the finishing touch
to Mile End Leisure Centre one of the UK's major ecologically designed,
community, leisure centres.
Designed
by leading architects Limbrick Ltd the development completed the final
stage of the Mile End Park project. The centre provides the East End with
more public sports facilities and being located within two miles of the
Olympic Village, it will support the Olympic Games as a training complex.
The facility includes a wet health suite which required hygiene promoting
tiles to reduce the spread of water related disease and infections. Buchtal
Plural mosaic tiles are treated with Hydrotect technology a surface coating
that has three special characteristics; they are extremely easy to clean,
have an antibacterial effect and eliminate disagreeable odours by improving
air quality.
‘Ceramic tiles treated with Hydrotect surface coating help protect
against harmful bacteria such as penicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
and E-coli. This is perfect for use in an environment where bacteria and
fungi ordinarily thrive’ said Paul Wallis, Strata tiles.
‘The leisure centre is a very popular social/community complex which
receives high volumes of public traffic. With this in mind the architects
required a durable and practical tile solution that fitted with both the
aesthetic and functional need of their design. Buchtal Plural mosaic tiles
are safe, clean and create an attractive environment for both staff and
users' continued Paul Wallis.
Strata tiles provided the flooring and wall tiles for the entire leisure
centre development, including an eight lane swimming pool, separate learner
pool with moveable floor and 80 station fitness suite. More than 5000
metres squared of tiles were laid to complete this major leisure development.
Tel: 0870 6088878
Email: info@stratatiles.co.uk
Ceramica
Imola Experiences Growth
Cooperativa
Ceramica di Imola has launched an investment programme totalling 130 million
euro over a period three years with the objective of increasing its output
in Italy, in marked contrast to the internationalisation trend that is
currently in progress in the Italian tile industry.
The Group closed fiscal 2006 with a total turnover of 390 million euro,
of which 68% was generated by exports to Europe, North America, Russia
and China. Turnover was 7% up on 2005 and according to initial estimates
net profits also increased over the previous year's 5.3 million euro.
As well as upgrading existing plant, the new investment programme also
includes the installation of four kilns (three in Imola and one in Faenza),
which are expected to increase production by four million square metres
of tiles a year, and two cogeneration plants (one in Imola and one in
Faenza) to reduce energy costs, partly responsible for the general increase
in prices faced by the sector over the last four years.
Web: http://www.ceramicworldweb.it
Award
Winning British Manufacturer Teams with Topps Tiles
The
interior design scene has seen an explosion of prints this season, with
a new revival for experimenting with bold prints, patterns and different
textures. In response to this move away from minimalism, and a new crave
for decoration and detail, British Ceramic Tile
(BCT Ltd) has teamed up with Topps Tiles to produce a new Baroque print
tile.
The Baroque White and Charcoal tiles can be used to make a bold statement
in any room. The stylish monochrome look can be achieved by adapting the
entire room to the black and white colour scheme, emphasising the prints
and patterns on display. A delicate and elegant room design can be created
with the cream and brown tile. Or, for a softer more subtle impact the
tile can be teamed with softer hues.
Designers have the freedom to play with the tile as a dramatic centre
piece for a room, or it can be used sparingly on a feature wall for a
more subtle and discrete look.
Steeped in history, the Baroque print has traditionally been known as
a pattern for fabric. Over the centuries it has remained a classic and
popular print, adorning draperies and used in upholstery, creating a luxurious
effect with a timeless appeal
.
Web: http://www.bctltd.co.uk
New
Marble Tile Collection Launched by Award Winning British Manufacturer
British
Ceramic Tile
(BCT Ltd) has launched a new range as part of its Candy Tile collection.
Developed from authentic natural marbles, the new Elgin Collection presents
a classic style with a contemporary twist. The Candy Tile collection is
part of BCT’s portfolio of tiles, designed and produced in the UK.
The range includes six new large format designs, elegant real marble decorative
strips and polished porcelain floor tiles, all of which can be used for
creating both stylish wall and floor features, as well as sophisticated
full room settings. There is also a selection of strips available with
an upmarket platinum finish.
Elgin Black
A build up of prints on a white tile base allows for a higher degree of
tonal values, giving the impression of authentic black marble.
Elgin White
Inspired by the white marble wall covering favoured by the Romans, the
Elgin White uses a delicate vein to give a fresh and subtle marble appearance.
Elgin Crema Marfil
The Elgin Crema Marfil emulates a light cream marble with a delicate vein.
Complementary in nature, it can be used alongside a variety of other accent
colours and is non directional, allowing it to be used in any orientation.
Elgin Travertine
The Elgin Travertine is designed as a strong marble which can be used
alone or with minimal interior design decorations.
Elgin Marron
Adding a creative flair to any room, the Elgin Marron is perfect for a
feature panel, especially alongside the Crema Marfil or Travertine.
Elgin Rosso
Adding a splash of colour to any room, the Elgin Rosso, or red marble,
can be used spectacularly in light-dark combinations.
Floor Tiles
The Super White and Super Black porcelain floor tiles can be used as a
plain floor or in a striking chequered effect. An Opal Ivory polished
cream floor tile is also available which complements the Crema Marfil,
Travertine and Rosso wall tiles and decorations.
The field tiles are available in the large format size 248x398 mm. The
polished Super White and Super Black porcelain floor tiles are available
in 300x600mm and 450x450mm. The Opal Ivory porcelain floor tiles are available
in 300mmx600mm and 400mmx400mm. The real marble strips are sized in 305x50mm
and the gloss strips are sized 248x80mm.
Web: http://www.bctwebsite.co.uk
Dunlop
Adhesives gives Re-Brand the Green Light
Tile
adhesive, grout and sealant brand Dunlop Adhesives
is set to undergo a comprehensive and revolutionary product re-brand,
supporting its rising position within the DIY and Builders' Merchants
marketplace. The new re-branded packaging, point-of-sale material and
marketing literature will incorporate an easy-to-use 'traffic-light' selection
guide for customers, defining products by the specific stages of the tiling
process, and attributing adhesives and grouts to relevant applications.
Alex
Underwood, Product Manager for Dunlop Adhesives commented:
‘The re-brand will revolutionise a marketplace that has traditionally
failed to unlock the potential of innovative and user-friendly packaging
and support materials. Our products will retain the same professional
quality, but we have tailored our packaging to demystify tiling for those
without comprehensive technical knowledge or experience.’
As part of the re-brand, the Dunlop range has been colour-coded, using
groups of green, yellow, orange and red - referring to preparation, adhesive,
grouting and finishing products. By connecting product categories through
the coding system, Dunlop hopes that all users, regardless of their knowledge
of tiling, will be able to identify the individual products required to
complete a project.
Alex Underwood continued:
‘The packaging is designed to remove the margin of doubt when selecting
various tiling products for a specific project. In addition to the traffic-light
system that denotes the compatibility and order of application of different
tiling products; suitability for different tile materials and environments
is clearly marked using a system of simple icons.’
The point-of-sale material again takes an advisory angle, highlighting
the chain of products - from green to red - required for the most popular
applications, including bathrooms, showers and kitchens. Dunlop is also
set to enhance its website with technical support materials that will
not only provide users with detailed product selection advice, but also
application guides and FAQ's.
The new packaging will hit shelves throughout the UK this April, and the
re-brand also involves the re-naming of some Dunlop products. A comprehensive
'old and new' conversion guide will be available on the Dunlop website,
and will be printed within all the new point-of-sale material.
Kay Porter, Head of Marketing for Dunlop Adhesives commented:
‘The Dunlop re-brand will optimise the potential of the Dunlop brand
within both existing and new markets. We are very pleased about the quality
and enhanced functionality of the packaging designs, and it will be very
exciting to see the user response.’
Tel: + 44 (0) 1782 591160
Floor
to Ceiling Photographic Tiles Create Dramatic New Look for 2007
Reflecting
a trend in interiors towards bold, colourful statements for 2007, Craven
Dunnill has introduced the Nuvole range of wall and floor tiles
featuring photographic picture tiles in a choice of poppies, orchids and
lotus flowers.
Used in a repeating floor-to-ceiling panel, the vibrant coloured, magnified
flowers create a dramatic focal point to a room, which is particularly
suited to kitchens and bathrooms.
The intense colours are repeated in plain, coordinating wall tiles, featuring
a subtle cloud effect.
Tiles no longer have the supporting role in a room with a stylish sink,
bath, shower or stove. Now they are the main feature.
The Nuvole ceramic tile range is available in three designs - Poppy (Poppy
3), Lotus (Lotus 3) and Orchid (Ninpha 2). The complementing cloud-effect
tile is available in red, cream, brown, lavender, dark grey, and brown.
There is also a plain floor tile available in cream, grey and white.
The Nuvole Poppy picture tiles retail at approximately £47.05 per
set of three tiles for in size 125 x 333mm. The cloud-effect, plain tiles
retail at approximately £29.65m2 for the 125 x 333mm size.
The plain tile floor tile retails at approximately £29.25 per m2
for the 333 x 333mm size. The range is available from Craven Dunnill's
Renaissance Platinum Collection.
Craven Dunnill is a distributor and manufacturer of wall and floor tiles
in the UK. It has two major collections of over 100 designs: Renaissance
Gold and Renaissance Platinum, which cover the spectrum of modern to classical
styled tiles.
For a current catalogue and stockist details please contact Craven Dunnill
on tel: 01746 761611 or visit http://www.cravendunnill.co.uk.
Craven Dunnill also offers a mail order service.
Bromley
Adhesives Distributes Beadbuddy
Bromley
Adhesives is distributing the Beadbuddy, a nozzle
adapter enabling a sealant nozzle to be tilted to any angle up to 45'.
This enables an installer to apply sealant in previously difficult locations
with ease. For example such as under sink lips or behind taps.
Email: beadbuddy@bromleyadhesives.co.uk
Cleopatra
Group to Open New Factory
Cleopatra
Group, a leading Egyptian ceramic tile and sanitaryware
manufacturer, is completing the construction of a new tile factory in
the Suez region.
The new facility will have 18 lines to be started up in two phases by
the end of 2007 and will have an output of more than 3 million sq.m/year.
The plant, designed by the company's technicians, will be equipped exclusively
with Italian technology supplied by leading companies in the sector including
Sacmi, Eurofilter, Tecnoferrari, Euromeccanica and Nuova Omip, which will
supply the glazing lines.
Some 40% of the new factory's production will be sold on the domestic
market, while the rest will be exported to the Cleopatra Group's main
outlet markets, including the Middle East, Arab countries and Japan.
Web: http://www.cleopatraceramics.com