About us

Our history

The Tile Association (TTA) was formed in January 2000, through the amalgamation of the NMTFA (National Master Tile Fixers’ Association), the NTA (National Tile Association), the TPB (Tile Promotion Board) and the British Ceramic Tile Council, with over 75 years of combined industry experience.

Since formation, TTA has more than doubled in size as the single, independent association for the entire UK tiling industry. TTA now has more than 1,000 member business units, consisting of tiling contractors, fixers, distributors, retailers and manufacturers. The aim is to achieve a competent, qualified workforce in the industry.

TTA operates as a Trade Association with the Board having overall responsibility for the work of the Association, as well as being responsible for future policy and financial matters. Many members of the Board and Committees have contributed to the formation of British Standards, which all TTA members follow.

The Tile Association is a member of Build UK

– who lead the construction industry by bringing together clients, main contractors and trade associations; and CPA (Construction Products Association)

– who represent the UK’s manufacturers and distributors of construction products and materials.

TTA headquarters is based in Stone, Staffordshire.

TTA are proud to be affiliated with

TTA represents the entire tiling industry from manufacturers, distributors and retailers to tile fixers. Together we promote the benefits of tiles, advocate for ongoing improvement in tile and tiling standards and support and champion the best of UK tiling.

TTA works closely with overseas associations

Relations continue to strengthen between the tiling associations, with TTA visiting both ASCER and Confindustria Ceramica in 2023. The overseas associations share TTA's commitment to sustainability, with visits planned for 2024 to discuss the future of the tiling industry.

ASCER

Tiles of Spain

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Confindustria Ceramica

The Association of Italian Ceramics

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The Tile Association, The Mount 43 Stafford Road Stone ST15 0HG

E: membership@tile.org.uk
P: 0300 365 8453

The Tile Association is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, where someone will be on hand to help with any queries.

If you have a technical enquiry, please email us directly at technical@tile.org.uk.