EDITOR’S VOICE + CONTENTS COVER STORY
12 YOUR VISION REALISED Vision Display makes it simple for the tile, flooring and bathroom industries to create versatile and unique showroom displays.
REGULARS
4 WHAT’S NEW? The latest news updates and products launches from the forefront of the tile and stone industry.
14 STAR INSTALLATION: A FRESH START A comprehensive Mapei system has been used in the refurbishment of Kentish Town Underground Station
UNDERFLOOR HEATING
16 FOR ANY STICKY SITUATION Schlüter-Systems explains how its Peel & Stick technology makes light work of installing underfloor heating.
BATHROOMS & WETROOMS
24 WHAT’S HOT? Grazzie Wilson, Head of Creative at Ca’ Pietra, talks us through the top three bathroom trends for the year ahead.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMEMT
28 CLOSING THE GAP In a bid to save the future of tiling, Topps Tiles is sponsoring apprenticeships at two regional colleges.
SUSTAINABILITY
30 BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Kerakoll shares some highlights from its first Group Impact Report on its advances in sustainability.
FEATURES
20 CONSCIOUS ARCHITECTURE Volcanic stone, ceramics, and other local materials connect a Spanish villa with its natural surroundings.
22 THE WOW FACTOR Architects transform an ordinary apartment into a unique colourful home with small-format ceramic tiles.
Sarah Robinson, Editor Ryan Lloyd, Editor Find us on X @TomorrowsTS 24
Hello and welcome to the Spring 2025 edition of Tomorrow’s Tile & Stone.
In our first issue of the year, we take a look at two of the biggest challenges faced by the tile and stone sectors today; sustainability and the skills and labour shortage.
While it is undoubtedly crucial for manufacturers to strive for more environmentally friendly processes, a commitment to workforce development and investment in future tilers is equally vital.
In our Training & Development feature this month, we shine the spotlight on how Topps Tiles is sponsoring apprenticeships at two regional colleges, and in our sustainability focus, we hear from Palace and Kerakoll on the steps they are taking towards greener manufacturing.
And having set up an upgraded training academy last year, Schlüter Systems is well placed to answer any industry queries. In our Bathrooms & Wetrooms feature, Training Manager Andrew Curry answers installers top 10 questions on waterproofing and tiling in these areas.
As well as all of this, we have a wealth of inspiration and advice on the latest trends, underfloor heating and more.
I hope you enjoy the issue.
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