The Tile Association’s Master Tile Fixer certification scheme was introduced to support TTA’s vision to ‘raise tile and tiling standards and enhance installation expertise and craftmanship’. The scheme certifies highly experienced and skilled independent tile fixers with the aim of promoting best practice and encouraging existing tiling professionals to strive for excellence.
Congratulations to the latest Master Tile Fixer:
Gary Walsh of GB Walsh Tiling
Gary has over 35 years’ experience working with all types of stone, porcelain and ceramics. He is qualified with a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wall & Floor Tiling and regularly holds training seminars for the installation of large format tiles.
Gary is the team leader of GB Walsh Tiling, a tiling contractor specialising in the installation of large format and extra large format porcelain panels.
In addition to the key advantages of TTA membership which include technical support and full access to technical documents, use of TTA logo, directory listing, training opportunities, discounts and offers, TTA Master Tile Fixers will stand out from the competition and gain kudos by benefitting from:
- Their directory listing showing at the top of the search pages in TTA website directory
- Displaying their TTA Master Tile Fixer van sticker
- Using TTA Master Tile Fixer logo on stationery and marketing materials
- A press release produced and distributed by TTA upon enrolment
- Social media features by TTA upon enrolment
To be eligible to apply for TTA Master Tile Fixer certification you will need to meet the following criteria:
- You are an existing TTA Independent Tile Fixer member
- Your primary role is a tiler
- You will need to successfully complete an online skills and knowledge test
- You will be audited by a member of TTA Training Committee along with 2 customer references from the past 12 months
Following successful application, members will be reviewed annually and will need to complete a 3 year refresher course based around technical and training questions.
Membership rates for TTA Master Tile Fixers will remain at the Independent Tile Fixer rate for the first year, increasing thereafter.
Please forward enquiries to membership@tile.org.uk or visit www.tiles.org.uk.
