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COVER STORY


STAY POSITIVE – BACK STRONGER


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BAL presents their brand-new initiatives aimed at helping the industry get through the COVID-19 crisis and come back stronger.


REGULARS


WHAT’S NEW? Keep up to date with all of the


latest news, products and services from the forefront of the tile and stone industry.


THE SEA INSIDE Our Star Installation features


a Spanish Basque Country bar where designers used bespoke handmade tiles to reflect the maritime spirit of its neighbourhood.


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CAPITAL CHIC Unique tiles from Solus


Ceramics have helped to create a sense of style and sophistication at an exclusive women-only club in London.


ADHESIVES & GROUTS


SOLID AS A ROCK Tiling solutions specialist


Norcros Adhesives introduces its latest holistic fixing system, designed to support the rising trend for indoor-to- outdoor tiles.


CELEBRATED SOLUTIONS


Kerakoll Group shines the spotlight on its award-winning next generation adhesive and grout ranges.


BATHROOMS & KITCHENS


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MUCHO GUSTO We step inside a Michelin-


starred restaurant in Barcelona where Neolith has helped to set the atmosphere and hear how the owner’s professional trajectory reflects that of the sintered stone brand.


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MAKING A SPLASH Tile of Spain provides insight


into the key kitchen and bathroom trends seen at this year’s Cevisama trade fair in Valencia.


FEATURES 16 twitter.com/TomorrowsTS


THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL


The votes have been counted and verified so it’s time to announce the winners of the Tomorrow’s Tile & Stone Awards 2020.


CLEANING,


MAINTENANCE & RESTORATION


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SEAL OF APPROVAL Richard Osborne, LTP


Managing Director, provides his top tips for looking after tiled floors outdoors.


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