Due to popular demand, The Tile Association is hosting an additional webinar introducing the latest revision to the British Standard covering floor and wall tiling. This will be hosted on Tuesday 3rd September 2024, 3–4pm.

BS 5385 Part 3: 2024 was published on 30th May and introduces the following principal changes:

• BS 5385 Part 5: 2009 has been withdrawn. Information from this part of the British Standard has been incorporated into the revised Part 3.
• Definitions in the Standard have been greatly expanded and new illustrations are clearer and more consistent, improving clarity.
• For direct tiling onto plywood and other wood-based sheets or boards, an intermediate layer, such as an uncoupling membrane, reinforced tanking system or tile backer board should be used.
• Exposure to greater fluctuations of thermal and moisture movement means that for external tile installations, intermediate movement joints should be incorporated within the tile assembly at intervals between 3m to 5m.
• New sections have been included on the safe handling of materials, Light Reflectance Values (LRVs) and steps, stairs and slopes.

Martin Pouncey, TTA Technical & Training Manager, has so far presented a series of educational webinars to a number of enthusiastic participants, outlining the principal changes and their significance. The Tile Association continues to be a leading source of technical support for the industry, as Martin’s ongoing activity aims to champion and deliver.

This webinar is free for anyone to attend. Please register at https://www.tiles.org.uk/tiling-training/technical-masterclasses/. For more information contact training@tile.org.uk.