What are the biggest tile trends for 2026? After visiting Cersaie 2026 in Bologna, the Quantum team saw six clear trends emerging: warm limestone, travertine and quartzite looks; tactile and relief wall tiles; wood, parquet and herringbone effects; indoor-outdoor continuity; large-format tiles; and carefully coordinated finishing details. Last week, members of the Quantum team travelled …
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A tiled floor may look solid and permanent, but the surface underneath it is rarely completely static. Concrete can shrink or develop minor cracks. Timber can expand and contract. Underfloor heating repeatedly warms and cools the floor structure. Renovation projects can introduce a mixture of old and new substrates, each behaving differently. When movement beneath …
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Following James Hardie’s recent announcement that it intends to close its European fibre-cement business, tile retailers, builders’ merchants and professional installers may be starting to review their future tile backer board supply. For businesses currently using or stocking HardieBacker®, now is a good time to consider the alternatives available and make sure you have a …
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Tile Trim Guide: How to Choose the Right Tile Trim for Edges, Corners, Bathrooms and Floors Tile trim is used to protect exposed tile edges, create neat corners and transitions, and give tiled walls and floors a professional finished appearance. The best tile trim depends on the location, tile thickness, material, expected traffic and the …
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To calculate how much electric underfloor heating you need, measure the total floor area and subtract the space occupied by permanent fixtures and other areas where heating cannot be installed. The remaining usable floor area determines the size of heating mat or cable system required, although room heat loss, floor construction and required heat output …
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The Best Tools Every Professional Tiler Should Have Achieving a professional tiled finish takes more than skill alone. Every successful tiling project depends on careful preparation, accurate measuring, clean cutting, correct adhesive application, consistent spacing, precise levelling and a neat grouting finish. Whether you are tiling a bathroom wall, a kitchen splashback, a large format …
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When planning a bathroom, shower, or wet room installation, most customers focus on the tiles they can see. They choose colours, formats, trims, grout shades, and finishes — but the real protection sits behind the surface. A shower tanking kit is one of the most important products in any tiled wet area because tiles and …
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Baseboard is a lightweight, waterproof tile backer board designed to create a stable, insulating and tile-ready substrate for walls and floors. Suitable for bathrooms, showers, wet rooms, underfloor heating and a wide range of residential and commercial tiling projects, it provides a practical alternative to moisture-sensitive substrates such as plasterboard, plywood and chipboard. A successful …
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The new Montpellier porcelain tile range brings the relaxed, time-worn character of Mediterranean stone into a practical and durable porcelain format. With soft surface movement, weathered detailing and gently cushioned edges, Montpellier recreates the charm of aged natural stone while offering a finish that is easy to live with and suitable for a wide range …
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An uncoupling membrane is installed beneath tiles to help prevent movement, cracks and stresses within the substrate from transferring into the finished tiled surface. Also known as a decoupling membrane or movement matting, it creates a protective layer between the substrate and tiles, helping improve the durability of the installation. Concrete can shrink and crack, …
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