Most people wouldn't service their car, cut their own hair or educate their own children so why tile their own bathroom?  If they work out how long it will take, how much per hour they earn and how much their house is worth it really doesn't make sense.

When recommending a tile fixer, remember, a plumber isn't a tiler, a plasterer isn't a tiler and a kitchen fitter isn't a tiler.  The Tile Association recommends that all tile fixing work is carried out in accordance with the British Standard code of practice for wall and floor tiling, BS5385. Do check that your tiler understands the standard and adheres to it. 

The Tile Association doesn't just accept anyone into their ranks. Every business wishing to join has its financial health and company reputation checked out. Fixers and tiling contractors will need to provide customer references and some projects may be inspected.

In order to further ensure high standard across the industry The Tile Association have instigated a training plan.  It was created in collaboration with Construction Skills and the qualifications are based on the nationally recognised NVQs/SVQs.  Training is based on-site utilising existing informal training provision alongside more formal training from colleges and training centres. There is a National Wall and Floor Tiling Training Manager and 36 associated training centres all of which are listed on the TTA website in the directory under training.

Finish the job properly - choose a tile fixer who is a member of The Tile Association. You'll find a list at http://www.tiles.org.uk/

For further information contact a TTA member tile supplier, phone 020 8663 0946 or look on TTA website at http://www.tiles.org.uk/.

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