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TAKING EXTRA MEASURES


The experts at planning and estimation software provider MeasureSquare introduce a brand- new remote service solution to help conduct business in a socially responsible way and reduce costs.


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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.


STAR INSTALLATION: GOT THAT FEELING


Bespoke tiles, travertine and greenery have been used to create an oasis of calm at a new hotel in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.


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TRAINING & EDUCATION


WORLD-CLASS APPRENTICES


Paul Doran, WorldSkills UK Training Manager for Wall and Floor Tiling, discusses how a close relationship with industry in the UK and abroad is helping to boost opportunities for young people entering the trade.


GOING THE DISTANCE To support clients through the


pandemic, BluePrint Ceramics is taking a fresh approach to their continued professional development provision. Marketing Manager Rebecca Norman tells us more.


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PAST AND FUTURE STONE


Diespeker has become something of an expert in the Palladiana style of terrazzo. Managing Director John Krause explains the history behind this iconic look and why it’s having a resurgence.


TRUE ROMANCE We step inside a stunning


farmhouse wedding venue where Ceramique Internationale supplied bespoke tiles to meet a unique and exacting brief.


SURFACE PREPARATION 34 twitter.com/TomorrowsTS


10 QUESTIONS WITH… VIVIEN EDEN


We put our TTS 10 Questions to Haggleflör Director Vivien Eden whose online service helps businesses and consumers get the best price for their flooring.


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GET THE RIGHT LEVEL David Wilson, UK Technical


Services Manager at BAL, provides a beginner’s guide to subfloor preparation before tiling.


PRODUCT FOCUS Kerakoll introduces


two environmentally-friendly waterproofing solutions and Norcros Adhesives strengthens its range with Norcros Pro DPM.


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