Anyone interested in adding the care and maintenance of  tiles and natural stone to their skill set, read this, there are only a few palces left.

Marble Life, based in Solihull, are offering a course as outlined below, for more information, contact Kevin Martin on 0121 705 5333.

From Kevin Martin:

“The first course of the New Year is 9/10 February 2012.

We can only accept a maximum of 10 Delegates. Last few places remaining, a deposit of £45 is required to secure your place.

Re: Hard Floor Course No 6 – 9/10 February 2012

Become one of a very select group of Marble Life Ltd Trained Independent Care & Maintenance Applicators with the tools and know-how to specialize in trouble shooting, sealing, cleaning and refinishing of tile, natural stone and grout surfaces for both residential and commercial installations.

We are leaders in hard surface cleaning and maintenance products. We are qualified to train you or a designated employee to take advantage of this business enhancement by becoming A Specialist in Hard Floor Cleaning incorporating Grout, Tile and Natural Stone.

This comprehensive classroom and hands-on-workshop is designed and taught by professionals in the Care and Maintenance business. The curriculum includes the newest techniques and information on the latest products for hard surface cleaning and maintenance. Instructors will provide the practical step-by-step training needed to begin an applicator business or to expand the services of your existing business.

Don’t Step Over A Profitable Opportunity
If you are looking to differentiate yourself from your peers or competition and gain valuable industry job knowledge to increase profits. This course includes an introduction module to Natural Stone Cleaning & Restoration.

Who Should Attend?

Tilers & Stone Masons
Carpet & Floor Cleaners
Tile & Stone Dealers
Adhesive Company Technical Reps
Maintenance Companies

Cost of Course £345 + VAT.

To secure a place please e mail us with your details.

For further information regarding the course together with availability and accommodation details if required please contact me: 0121 705 5333″

Hi,

As some of you will know, my good friend A’nge Kokkaliaris of Austraila and I have teamed up to develop the Aqua Seal STC brand of premium care and maintenance products. Recently A’nge took some time out to be interviewed by Tile Today Magazine, Australia.

By kind permission I have the article here:

A'nge Kokkaliaris, CEO Aqua-Seal STC

INTERVIEW – A’NGE KOKKALIARIS, AQUA-SEAL STC SOLUTIONS

TT:          In the last edition of Tile Today we briefly touched on your move from being a distributor of Aqua Mix products to a manufacturer and exporter of the Aqua-Seal STC (Stone, Tile & Concrete) Solutions brand. What challenges have you had to overcome and how was the transition?

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This month, I have invited renowned interior designer Lesley Taylor to share her take on the use of tiles in the home. Lesley can be contacted via Taylor’s Ect, (link is in the article) – enjoy.

‘Let the art of tiling transform your home’

By Lesley Taylor BIID, Interior Designer and Design Director of Taylor’s Etc and BIID

Be it fashion, technology or home interiors, consumers are always searching for the next big thing. This isn’t to say we’re greedy, ravenous creatures that take things for granted and are incapable of feeling satisfied, it’s a case of how quickly the modern world is evolving and how excited we are at the prospect of new innovations. Read the rest

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Hi All,

I’ll keep my post to a minimum this time, those wonderful folk at Sponga USA just released a video giving a great insight into just why they make the best sponges. Thought it would be good to share.

So here it is, and by the way they are available in the UK via www.allforstone.co.uk For European sales contact www.celtexagencies.co.uk

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