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The Tile Association
About Us
The Tile Association is the UK trade association for the whole of the tiling industry – representing manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, tiling contractors and independent tile fixers. Our activities are based on three core pillars which aim to:
- Raise tile and tiling standards and enhance installation expertise and craftsmanship
- Improve the value of membership and attract, engage and retain more members
- Promote the benefits of tiles and provide a unified voice for the industry at Government level
We provide a wide range of member benefits, including technical and business support, competitive discounts, a free listing in the directory section of TTA website and a Registered Tile Fixer card for fixer members.
Each company, contractor and tiling fixer that wishes to join is carefully checked for financial, technical and service standards. For all projects, large or small, the customer requires confidence that the people taking on the job are skilled professionals. Engaging the services of a TTA member helps customers to avoid rogue traders and enjoy peace of mind.
TTA represents the industry to the Government via Build UK and takes the lead on writing and reviewing Standards for the UK and internationally. We work closely with overseas associations ASCER and Confindustria Ceramica in Spain and Italy, respectively.
We are also in the forefront of providing and promoting training amongst tile fixers, in order to drive up quality throughout the industry. For example, our Technical Masterclass scheme runs courses across the country on a range of technical tiling subjects.
We host a number of annual events, including The Tiling Show and TTA Awards – the UK’s only trade show and awards evening for the tiling industry. The Tiling Show is free to attend for visitors and features a range of exhibitions, demonstrations and Show deals. TTA Awards is a prestigious event that celebrates the very best of our industry in a number of different categories across the tiling sector.
TTA’s website, newly relaunched in January 2024, is the place to go to access member benefits, technical and training services, industry and event news, sustainability advice and more. If you are not a member already, then you can use TTA’s website to make that happen at
tiles.org.uk