EDITOR’S VOICE + CONTENTS COVER STORY


10 FULLY VERSA-TILE Vision Display showcases its MODe Free Standing Modular Display System, which allows showrooms to create a bespoke boutique look at a competitive price.


REGULARS


4 WHAT’S NEW? The latest news updates and products launches from the forefront of the tile and stone industry.


12 STAR INSTALLATION: ELITE PERFORMANCE London-based contractor Stone & Ceramic completes a world-class wellness destination project with Mapei.


FEATURES


14 GROUNDED HERITAGE Protecting terracotta in a traditionally constructed cottage requires expertise. Mark Atkins talks through a recent project where an LTP system was used to seal, enhance and preserve handmade tiles in a lime-based floor build.


SUSTAINABILITY


16 A CLASS ACT Faveker’s tailor-made tiled façade brings personality and energy efficiency to a new secondary school in Spain.


UNDERFLOOR HEATING


20 RAPID HEAT Mapei explains how contractors can achieve a fast fit and ensure long-term energy savings with Mapeheat system.


KITCHENS & BATHROOMS


24 WATERTIGHT BY DESIGN A residential wetroom renovation showcases how Schlüter Systems’ integrated waterproofing, drainage and finishing solutions deliver a discreet, high-performance bathroom.


TRAINING & DEVELOPMEMT


28 TACKLING THE TILING SKILLS SHORTAGE Protiler Tools teams up with Leeds College of Building and South & City College Birmingham, to inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople and increase apprenticeship sign-ups.


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Our Star Installation spotlights a stunning London spa project where Stone & Ceramic used a Mapei system to deliver a state-of-the-art sustainable installation. Leading our features section, Mark Atkins examines the careful protection of handmade terracotta tiles within a traditionally constructed Chilterns cottage, showcasing how an LTP system preserved both character and breathability.


Sustainability is also firmly in focus. Spanish manufacturer Faveker demonstrates how a tailor-made tiled façade can enhance both aesthetics and energy efficiency in an educational setting. Meanwhile, in our Underfloor Heating focus, Mapei explains how its Mapeheat system enables rapid installation and long-term savings.


In Kitchens & Bathrooms, Ca’ Pietra’s Creative Director Hamish Smith discusses how textile-inspired surfaces are replacing plain white tiles and bringing warmth and character to the home.


Finally, we find out how Palace Chemicals has strengthened its long-standing commitment to industry education with the launch of a dedicated Skills Hub, providing hands-on training, CPD support and best-practice guidance for tiling and flooring professionals.


I hope you enjoy the issue.


Hello and welcome to the Spring 2026 edition of Tomorrow’s Tile & Stone.


Innovation, craftsmanship and technical excellence take centre stage in this issue. From standout commercial installations to heritage-led residential projects, we explore how today’s contractors and manufacturers are combining performance with precision across every sector.


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