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PARKSIDE TILES Parskide has updated its outdoor tile portfolio, expanding its popular Vista20 line.


Providing tiles suitable for external use, Parkside’s outdoor tiles portfolio has been updated to include even more options for specifiers and designers looking to bring the indoors out.


With brand-new granite, travertine, concrete, marble and terrazzo effects, as well as expanded wood and slate looks, Vista20 provides a wide choice of 20mm thick, vitrified porcelain slabs for the authentic look of natural materials without the maintenance. Hardwearing, frost, mould and stain resistant, the Vista20 collection comes with a high slip-resistance of PTV 36+ barefoot, making the tiles suitable for year-round use. With selected designs available as 10mm options, Vista20 allows a seamless flow from indoors to out.


All stone and marble designs in the Vista40 collection are available in indoor (10mm) and outdoor (40mm)


TOPPS TILES APPOINTS HEAD OF MARKETING-


COMMERCIAL The Commercial Business Unit of Topps Tiles Plc has appointed Tina Hughan as Head of Marketing – Commercial, responsible for its design-led specification and technical tile specialist brands Parkside and Strata.


A highly experienced marketeer, Tina has a long track-record within the built environment sector, most recently as Marketing Director at Reynaers and, prior to that, ASSAABLOY.


Tina joins the Commercial Business Unit at an exciting time of growth as it continues to develop its tile portfolio and service, including collections that look to reduce the impact of production and raw material consumption.


Brian Linnington, Managing Director – Commercial at Topps Tiles Plc, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Tina to the team as


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versions. The 40mm outdoor versions feature a 30mm Serafoam layer, for a lightweight 600 x 600mm PTV 36+ barefoot tile that eliminates the need for a concrete base layer, making installation simpler and possible in almost all conditions. Both Vista20 and Vista40 are stocked in the UK for fast despatch.


The outdoor tile portfolio also includes Dawson, available in a range of sizes up to an impressive 1200 x 2400mm. In four colours, Dawson is a contemporary concrete-effect 20mm tile that’s also available in 10mm for indoor use, bringing an elegant transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. The textured finish adds authenticity with the Smoke and Tarmac colours featuring 20% - 40% recycled content.


Parkside also offers a full range of supporting outdoor installation accessories including pedestals, trims and outdoor-ready, easy brush- in grout. Some of the collection’s 20mm thick tiles can also be installed with Parkside’s exclusive QuiKer system, an ideal solution for pub and restaurant terraces.


This steel backing plate provides a higher impact resistance and can be installed directly onto pedestals.


The outdoor tile portfolio is also home to steel pedestals, for external wall systems as well as balconies on high-rise buildings. Parkside’s flat head pedestals are available in flat head adjustable heights (eight options) and slope corrector with adjustable heights (six options), and are compliant with A2-s1, d0 rated or Class A1 under BS EN 13501-1.


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brands, managing change and linking strategic analysis to practical implementation across multi-media. She will also be responsible for activity around Parkside’s Design Studios and Strata’s Architectural Hubs. Tina holds an MA in Marketing and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Marketer and a member of the Institute of Digital Marketing.


the Parkside and Strata brands continue to move forward in the tile specification sector. Tina brings great experience to the senior team and will help guide the commercial brands, drive our marketing strategy and support the update of our processes for the future.”


As Head of Marketing, Tina will be responsible for shaping the marketing strategy of both tile specification


Commenting on her appointment, Tina said: “I’m delighted to have joined at such an exciting time in the Commercial Business Unit’s development.


“The pandemic has presented significant challenges to many of the sectors in which we operate, but it has also provided opportunity and driven focus on emerging markets. I’m sure that my experience in marketing strategies and plans will help Parkside and Strata Tiles to grow brand presence and deliver excellence.”


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