BAL/Ardex Demonstration
Wednesday 29th May at 8.30am

We are delighted to invite you to TileStyle for a live demonstration event taking place in our showroom on the morning of Wednesday 29th May.

 

The following are the details of the event:-

8.30am Sharp: BAL / ARDEX demonstration, with Paul Cronin and James Callinan. This will include a seminar covering preparation and the practical use of new and advanced BAL/ Ardex products, giving you the widest and most up to date knowledge of the tiling industry.

10.00am  to 11.00am: Paul Cronin and James Callinan will be available in TileStyle to offer one-to-one training or to answer any questions you might have in relation to BAL & Ardex products and surface preparation.

  

Venue: TileStyle, Ballymount Retail Centre, Ballymount Road Upper, Dublin 24.
Click Here for our location details.

  

Breakfast Rolls & Refreshments will be served from 8.15am.

 

For planning purposes, we would be grateful if you would let us know if you are available to attend by emailing  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or calling 01-465 8190.

We look forward to seeing you.

 

  

Gerry Murphy, FKP and Brian Dobson, RTE

At the recent Building and Design Awards in Dublin, Fitzgerald Kavanagh & Partners won the “Interior Architectural Project of the Year” Award for the fabulous new UCD Student Sport and Fitness Complex.

TileStyle are very proud to have supplied the Tiles for this project. The tiling elements relate to the FINA regulated 50 Metre Olympic swimming pool, pool hall and mosaic seating areas, members and non-members changing villages, tepidarium, as well as public toilets and bespoke tile feature areas within the building.

Brian Rafferty, our Contracts Sales Manager led this magnificent project on behalf of TileStyle.  Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

  

 

 

 Up To 50% Off All Tiles in Stock
Up to 25% Off Bathrooms
25% Off Natural Stone
Wood Flooring Greatly Reduced

 

To see the full range of products AND the incredible value on offer, a visit  to our Showroom here at Ballymount, Dublin 24 is a must.
 We are open 7 Days a Week!

 

    Ian Kershaw, TTA Chairman, JP Kennedy, Managing Director,TileStyle and Bob Sewell, Technical Manager, Lithofin.

Far be it from us to boast - but once again, we have won the prestigious award for “Excellence in Independent Retailing” at The Tile Association Awards which took place in Birmingham on Saturday night (20th April).

This award recognises superior retail management and customer care levels, as well as excellent staff training and product display standards in the tile industry.

Having competed with stores throughout Ireland and the UK, we are very proud to have won this award.   

“We are thrilled to have been presented with this prestigious award once again. It is a great testament to the TileStyle brand and to all the TileStyle team who help maintain and develop it” says JP Kennedy, our Managing Director.

So you want to apply for the Allianz Business to Arts Awards? Here’s what you should do: 

• The awards are for creative partnerships between business and the arts. If you’ve a great collaboration, start preparing your application with the business/project/organisation/artist you partner with. 
• Tell the story. How did the relationship begin, develop and evolve? 
• State your objectives. In your application, clearly state the objectives of all partners, and demonstrate how they were realised. 
• Show that the partnership had good results. Mention any publicity, feedback, comments or evaluations. 

Need some help with your application? Have a look at the FAQs below.
 

FAQs
 
What do you mean by a presentation?
The presentation just means up to 3 A4 pages where you demonstrate why your project / organisation should win the award.
 
What if I want to also apply for the Jim McNaughton / TileStyle €10,000 Artist’s Bursary?
If you want to apply for this bursary in addition to an application for the other categories, you will have to include another 800 words focusing on the nominated artist, their relationship with the organisation nominating them, and how they will use the bursary to develop their work to a new level.
 
What if I want to only apply for the Jim McNaughton / TileStyle €10,000 Artist’s Bursary?
Talk about your organisation’s relationship with the artist(s) and the proposed project, along with the 800 words and any supplementary material.
 
What do you mean by ‘emerging artist’?
To qualify as an emerging artist, you should be developing your work and aiming to take your practice to a new level. ‘Emerging artist’ has nothing to do with age. In a way, you should present the case as part of your application as to why you should be considered an emerging artist.
 
How do I apply for the Dublin Airport Authority €5,000 Arts Award?
All nominations are automatically entered into the DAA Arts Award.

What counts as supplementary material?
Any visuals you could not have in the presentation, such as images of the project/organisation, images of events, brochures, catalogues and press clippings. Don’t overload the judges, just give them an idea of your work.
 
How do I apply for more than one category in the one presentation?
Just make sure that you have demonstrated how you have met the criteria for each category within those 3 A4 pages, and remember to tick the boxes for all the categories you want to apply for.
 
What if I have several or many sponsors/partnerships?
You should include information on all of them. Include contact information for all of the involved sponsors on a separate page, and indicate that you have done so in the ‘Business’ field of the form. The same applies for the Artists/Arts Organisation section. What is important is that all businesses/organisations involved must know that you are applying for this award.
 
Do Government bodies count as sponsors or partners?
For the Jim McNaughton / TileStyle €10,000 Artist’s Bursary, any organisation can nominate you, including arts organisations. For the Jim McNaughton Perpetual Award for Best Commissioning Practice, it is possible for County Councils to apply for commissioning Public Art, if there has been some business or other non-arts organisation involved.
 
Can I email my application?
No, you must send 8 hard copies of your application form (so we can see the signature in original form) and nomination presentation, which includes 8 copies of your supplementary information.
 

Click here for information on the application process, the alumni of past winners, and to download the application form.

 

Rachel Ashe from Little Greene discusses what makes Little Greene Paint so unique.

We have just marked the launch of the latest additions to our product portfolio -Broadleaf Wood Flooring & Little Greene Paint at a special event here at our Ballymount Showroom.

Our New Broadleaf Wood Flooring Showroom.

Broadleaf will provide TileStyle with a unique, organic range of solid and parquet flooring.  Broadleaf are passionate about their wood: real beautiful wood, carefully selected, inspired by design, expertly crafted and developed to harness their woods natural beauty.

 The flamboyant Vincent Valee from Paris flew in to advise all on "The Importance & Use of Colour"

The  Little Green Paint Company  supply a  beautiful range of environmentally friendly paints,  with a wonderful depth of colour and undertones that subtly change in different lights, providing real character and definition.

 Alan Brennan, Showroom Manager and Brian Casey, Sales Consultant are delighted with our new Products.

These wonderful new products will complement our vast range of Tiles, Natural Stone, Wood Flooring and Bathrooms.

 

Business to Arts enables and supports creative partnerships between business, individuals and the arts. And for the 6th year, Business to Arts marks the memory of Jim McNaughton (TileStyle founder) with The Jim McNaughton / TileStyle €10,000 Artist's Bursary, sponsored by TileStyle and the McNaughton Family.

The Jim Mc Naughton / TileStyle €10,000 Artist's Bursary will be awarded towards the evolution of a work, body of work or project by an emerging artist(s) in any art form. The bursary is designed to develop an artist's creative practice and help take an idea to realisation. Nominations must be made by a partnering business, arts or other organisation, and should include up to 800 words on the artist(s), the partnership, and how the bursary will be used.
Closing Date is 5pm on Thursday 2nd May. For more information see www.businesstoarts.ie

The 2011winner of the Jim Mc Naughton / TileStyle €10,000 Artists Bursary award was Christina Reihill for "Soul Burgers"

(L-R ) Jimmy Deenihan, Minister of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Christina Reihill, Poet and Psychotherapist, Gerard McNaughton, Retail Director, TileStyle

Soul Burgers is an educational tool, a vehicle to discuss issues pertinent to teenagers today. It is the first project ever to research the life of teenagers through digital media and use the same medium to educate, inform and invite them to engage in conversation/dialogue on their own terms. It will provide schools with the opportunity to open up discussion on a broad range of issues such as falling in love, being in or outside the popular crowd, drugs, alcohol, bullying and depression.

For more information see https://www.facebook.com/christina.reihill.3

 

TileStyle is delighted to introduce a unique range of solid wood flooring and parquet from Broadleaf, a leading manufacturer of high quality wood flooring.

Some people are passionate about food; some about football, Broadleaf are passionate about their wood - beautiful solid wood, inspired by design, expertly crafted and developed to harness its natural beauty.

Broadleaf real wood floors are distinctive - An exclusive collection fashioned from expertly selected timber to Broadleaf’s exacting standards, providing a fabulous variety of textures and an unrivalled aesthetic choice.Synonymous with quality and style, they will bring sensuous natural warmth to your room. Versatile, hardwearing and unique they only get better as they mature. Indeed their appeal is truly timeless.

Call into our showroom now.

Click here for our opening hours. Click here for our location.

CPD Morning Invitation 

Our next CPD event at TileStyle will take place on Wednesday 20th March in conjunction with Kahrs and Ardex Building Products.

The following are the times and details of the seminars:-

10am to 11am – running simultaneously
• Kahrs – Engineered Wood Flooring  
• BAL – Problem Solving with Tiling Solutions  

11.30am to 12.30am – running simultaneously
• Kahrs – Engineered Wood Flooring  
• BAL – Problem Solving with Tiling Solutions  

• Engineered Wood Flooring – Technology designed with care for the Environment 

Presented by Alex Davidson of Kahrs –  A Swedish manufacturer with over 150 years of tradition, knowledge and innovation,  Kährs is a pioneer in the production of environmentally friendly flooring. This seminar features Kährs products, including manufacturing and installation. Kährs are the first floor manufacturer to use the revolutionary Woodloc method of joining boards, making installation quick and easy and giving tighter joints.

  

• BAL – Problem Solving with Tiling Solutions 
Presented by Paul Cronin of Ardex Building Products – With core brands including Ardex, BAL and Dunlop, Ardex is one of the leading manufacturers of adhesive, grout, flooring preparation products and specialist industrial floor coatings to the Irish flooring and tiling market. Ardex provide support including technical advice, site surveys, moisture tests, written specifications and extensive training.This CPD covers key topics such as calcium sulphate screeds, heated floors, wet rooms and tiling on to sheets and boards including timber.

 

For planning purposes, we would be grateful if you could let us know if you are available to attend any of the CPD sessions by emailing Bernadette Murray. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully seeing you on March 20th.
Location: - TileStyle, Ballymount Retail Centre, Ballymount Road Upper, Dublin 24.
Ph: - 01-855 5200 Click Here for directions.

“A man loves his sweetheart the most; his wife the best, but his mother the longest” (Irish Proverb).

 And Mother's Day is a celebration of honouring mothers and motherhood.  A mother is a woman who takes on the unconditional responsibility to nurture the emotional and physical well-being of her children. And any woman who manages to do that successfully within the chaos of running a home and the pressure of juggling a career, I take my hat off to.

So I dreamt of a design for a bathroom which would be unique for my mother.  And I created a “Spathroom”.  A destination where my mum could come to and connect and be nourished.  A retreat within the confines of her own home, a place where she can relax and recharge her mind, body and spirit featuring........ a sumptuous private bath....embracing aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

Hydrotherapy at its heart just means using water to heal the body or the mind, and it’s been in practice since the days of the Greeks.  Today in the age of daily showers, we tend to see a bath as an indulgence, but it’s a time-honoured practice and plenty of busy, exciting people from Cleopatra to Napoleon were fond of long, hot baths. 

A long hot soak in a hot bath can detoxify, relax tight muscles, improve skin quality, ease a weary mind and help you sleep at night.

“God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers” (Jewish Proverb)

Congratulations to all mothers everywhere and to mine especially.

Tony Murphy - Bathroom Expert, TileStyle

 

The Big Egg Hunt 2013 kicked off on Pancake Tuesday and is Ireland’s largest ever public interactive art event. 

 

For 40 days and 40 nights, in the lead up to Easter, 100 exquisite and uniquely crafted giant eggs, designed by 100 Irish artists and celebrities will be secreted across Dublin. 

 

 

 

 

These Egg Artists include John Rocha, Guggi, Rasher, Graham Knuttel, Louise Kennedy, Paolo Tullio, Nick Munier, Dermot Gavin, The Strypes, 2FM's Rick O'Shea, Gavin Friday, Kevin Dundon and Joe Duffy.

TileStyle is delighted to be involved in this event and has sponsored Paolo Tullio’s egg, which features tiles from TileStyle in its design.

 

 

To get involved in the Big Egg Hunt, all you have to do is find twenty eggs.  The i-Spy book, which contains pictures of the eggs, as well as clues and maps can be downloaded from www.thebigegghunt.ie 

Each egg will have a unique number which you can feed into a mobile phone app and enter a draw for some fabulous prizes. These include a stunning be-spoke diamond bracelet, a giant  hand-crafted chocolate bunny, a chocolate factory visit and a year’s supply of mouth wateringly delicious chocolates. 

After the egg hunt, the eggs will be auctioned for charity. Sponsored primarily by Lily O’ Brien’s Chocolate Factory, all proceeds will benefit the Jack & Jill Children's Foundation which provides direct funding to families of children who require intensive home nursing care.

For more information see www.thebigegghunt.ie

Hot on the heels of Tony our Bathroom Expert, we have a second contender for Most Romantic Person in TileStyle.

Behold our Neom range of organic bath oils, body lotions, candles and room mists...bringing organic pampering to a whole new level..... Perfect for Valentine’s Day ......available here at TileStyle.........lovingly displayed by Pauline.

Pauline I might add, is our Expert on Wood Flooring and Paint.

If you’d like to escape those chill winter winds and that nasty rain for a few minutes - pop into our showrooms and check out all our exciting new displays, products and design ideas.

Keeping up with the trends as always, we have some wonderful new displays of Swedish wood flooring, wood-effect tiles and large-format tiles.

Tony  - Our Bathroom Expert

Meanwhile in our bathroom showroom, Tony Murphy our Bathroom Expert has just installed several new bathroom displays featuring some only fabulous furniture and fittings. Drop by to see Tony now, he would be delighted to show you around!

Click to find our location details: http://tilestyle.ie/Opening-Hours-Location/location.html

 

Completed in 2012, the UCD Student Centre, located on the University College Dublin (UCD) Campus, is home to a new swimming pool, gymnasium, fitness and dance studios, TV station, debating chamber, multi-media cinema, performance theatre, conference rooms, administrative offices, cafés, radio station pod as well as public spaces and walkways.

Designed by Fitzgerald Kavanagh & Partners on the basis of student-identified needs, the building has succeeded in creating a vibrant social, sports and creative “campus heart” for the benefit of students at UCD.

TileStyle are very proud to have supplied the Tiles for this project. The tiling elements relate to the FINA regulated 50 Metre Olympic swimming pool, pool hall and mosaic seating areas, members and non-members changing villages, tepidarium, as well as public toilets and bespoke tile feature areas within the building.

The individual products were selected to meet certain criteria laid down by the architects including excellent technical characteristics, technical knowledge of the company (particularly in relation to the pool), life cycle of the products, green credentials and most importantly aesthetics. The project truly reflects the scope by which tiling can completely enhance any building.

 

So iconic is this project that the architects FKP have published a 170 page book on the project. The title “A Day In The Life”, comes from the research which was carried out prior to design development, revealing the daily cycle of use and human activity which takes place on UCD campus. 

If you would like any further information, please contact Brian Rafferty This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Brian, our Contracts Sales Manager led this magnificent project on behalf of TileStyle. 

    Breathe new life into your home with a splash of colour!

 

 
TileStyle now stocks a beautiful range of environmentally friendly paints from the Little Greene Paint Company.

 

Available in a wide variety of finishes including eggshell, satin or high gloss finishes.

        

Little Greene paints have a wonderful depth of colour, with undertones that subtly change in different lights, providing real character and definition.

To see the full range, drop into our Ballymount showroom.

 Click Here for Opening Hours.

 

Dark evenings and the need to unwind and relax after a hard day at work or just simply a bit of “me” time is essential today. So how about creating a spa in the privacy of your own home? Just imagine - working to your own schedule, no appointment necessary and no fees...

It is often said that Cleopatra bathed in milk to keep her skin soft and supple. The lactic acid in milk exfoliates the skin, encouraging the removal of dead cells thus making room for new skin. Other ingredients for homemade treatments include tea, citrus fruits, oatmeal and virgin olive oil.   These treatments can also  aid a wide range of ailments. 

Aromatherapy is the practice of using plant oils for psychological and physical well-being. It is believed that different aromas can influence our moods.  Consider chamomile and rose to calm …. lavender and vanilla to soothe….

     These fabulous Neom Bath Oils, Room Sprays & Candles are available here at TileStyle

 

Preparing for your Personalised Spa Day:

• Deep clean  your bathroom to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere

• Prepare your treatments

• Have some clean, warm fluffy towels, a robe and some slippers on hand to make you feel extra pampered

• Light your favorite candle or create a room spray with essential oils. And remember do not leave your candle unattended……

• Line up some relaxing music to help you unwind

• Seek out some dark chocolate. It is considered to assist in lowering your blood pressure and is full of antioxidants.  And wash it down with a healthy fruit drink!

Relax in the bath for at least 20 minutes. Don’t rinse or towel-dry your body.  Allow it to air-dry instead.  And be aware of manufacturer’s warranties and your own personal allergies.

Finally, you may need to consider splashing out (pardon the pun!) and buying a new bath altogether for your personalised spa.  We love the idea of a free standing bath…….

A lively bunch of Interior Design students from Griffith College, Dublin take a tour of our Showroom,  following an informative CPD on Wood Flooring here at TileStyle.

 

TileStyle’s Gerard McNaughton, along with the Minister of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan, was delighted to present two awards at the recent Allianz Business to Arts Awards ceremony which took place in Dublin on Sept 4^th.

The winner of the Jim Mc Naughton Perpetual Award for Best Commissioning Practice was the National Transport Authority & Theresa Nanigian for ‘Travelogue’.

 

(L-R ) Jimmy Deenihan, Minister of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Theresa Nanigian, Artist, Marian Wilson, National Transport Authority and Gerard McNaughton, TileStyle 

The winner of the Jim Mc Naughton / TileStyle €10,000 Artist’s Bursary award was Christina Reihill for ‘Soul Burgers’

(L-R ) Jimmy Deenihan, Minister of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Christina Reihill, Gerard McNaughton, Retail Director, TileStyle

Both awards were sponsored by Gerard’s late father and TileStyle founder, Jim McNaughton.

Gerard explains “My late father Jim had always been a great supporter of the arts, believing they made a wonderful contribution to Ireland, not just artistically, but also socially and economically. Jim was involved with B2A since its inception, and upon his passing in 2007, we decided it would be a fitting tribute to Jim to have two annual awards in his name. The first would be an award for Best Commissioning Practice, highly appropriate given that Jim & TileStyle commissioned many artists over the years. The second would be a €10,000 bursary to an artist who has been involved in commissioning a project, with the bursary allowing the artist to further progress their project or start a new project. I am thrilled that the winners of both these awards encapsulate the spirit in which the awards were intended”

Announcing the latest design-led trend in floor tiles.....

Large Format Tiles!

Breathtaking in large spaces, they also work really well in small areas as fewer grout joints visually open up a space.

As big as 80cm by 80cm, these tiles look fantastic in both contemporary and classic environments, and come in a stunning range of colours and styles.

 And these larger sizes lead to quicker installation.... what’s not to like ?

We have the largest selection of large format tiles in Ireland.

Drop into our  Showroom now to check them out!

 

 

All works have now been completed on the Outdoor Garden Area of The National Children’s Hospital, Tallaght.  The Design for the area incorporates many of the features young patients discussed with Architect Dermot Bannon in the initial brain-storming stages.
Our picture shows Mosaics donated by TileStyle for the project.  We are delighted to be associated with this beautiful garden. 
“Room to Improve” will follow the progress of the build from start to finish in an episode scheduled to air in December.

 

 

The next CPD event to be held in TileStyle will be on Tuesday 18th September.

And the schedule is:-
 
Seminar 1 – 9.30am to 10.30am 
• Engineered Wood Flooring – Technology designed with care for the Environment
Presented by Alex Davidson of Kährs (UK) Ltd.

Over 150 years of tradition, knowledge and innovation has made Kährs a pioneer in the production of environmentally friendly flooring. This seminar features Kährs products, including manufacturing and installation. Kährs are the first floor manufacturer to use the revolutionary Woodloc method of joining boards, making installation quick and easy and giving tighter joints.  

 
Seminar 2 – 10.45am to 11.30am
• GranitiFiandre – Green Building with Porcelain Tiles
Presented by Stefania Brugnola of GranitiFiandre Italy

GranitiFiandre is a world leader in the production of porcelain tiles.  This seminar covers the characteristics and manufacture of porcelain tiles, and why porcelain is one of the greenest choices as a flooring material and ideal for sustainable design.  It also covers photocatalytic tiles that are antibacterial, self-cleaning and they breakdown pollutants.

 
Seminar 3 – 11.45am to 12.30pm 
• Sustainable Design – Agglomerates and their Applications  
Presented by John Franklin of Trend Agglomerates UK 

This seminar focuses on interior and exterior finishing material that is widely employed in the built environment.  It also explores the sustainability of agglomerates, arising from the efficient production process and the extensive use of recycled material.

If you would like to attend any of these CPD’s please contact Mary Hennessy at hennessym@tilestyle.ie.  Mary would be only delighted to hear from you.

Our next CPD event will be held at here at TileStyle on Tuesday 21st August.

Seminar One – 10am to 11am
Engineered Wood Flooring – Technology designed with care for the Environment
Presented by Alex Davidson of Kahrs

Over 150 years of tradition, knowledge and innovation has made Kahrs a pioneer in the production of environmentally friendly flooring.

This seminar covers Kahrs products, manufacturing and installation. Kahrs are the first floor manufacturer to use the revolutionary Woodloc method of joining boards, making installation quick and easy and giving tighter joints.  

Seminar Two – 11.15am to 12.15pm
Problem Solving with Tiling Solutions
Presented by Paul Cronin of Ardex Building Products

Ardex is one of the leading manufacturers of adhesive, grout, flooring preparation products and specialist industrial floor coatings to the Irish flooring and tiling market.

The aim of this presentation is to inform and assist in the design process for the successful specification and installation of ceramic tiling by avoiding common problems which can occur within a ceramic or natural stone finish.  Split into 4 modules, these individually and collectively take into account the type of substrate and any specialist requirements, the impact of various environmental factors and suitable pre-preparation required in order to ensure longevity of performance in service. Other factors which are addressed include relevant health and safety issues as well as offering guidance on the correct selection of materials and their technical requirements and specifications. Where applicable, this seminar highlights the most important and relevant British (and European) Standards relating to ceramic and natural stone tiling, providing references for further research as well as identifying various important sections contained within these standards. The seminar also provides an overview of the different types of adhesive & grout technology available and describes the relevance of these in terms of the new BS/EN Classifications.

If you are interested in either of these CPD’s please contact Mary Hennessy on  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Mary would be delighted to hear from you.

Congratulations to our Retail Director, Gerard Mc Naughton and his wife Olivia on the birth of their beautiful baby girl, R J McNaughton, that's Rylie Jenna McNaughton.  What a fabulous name!  RJ weighed in at 6 lbs 4ozs.

Our next CPD event will be held here at TileStyle on Thursday 26th July.

And the schedule is:-

 Seminar One - 10am to 11am

•  Fast Track Flooring and Screeding

 Presented by Ciaran O'Rourke of Ardex Building Products

This seminar covers mechanical preparation of subfloors, correct installation of sand cement screeds, testing and evaluation of in-situ screeds, moisture content and application of surface damp-proof membranes, relevant codes regarding the measure of surface regularity, levelling compounds and repair mortars.

Seminar Two – 11.15am to 12.15pm 
Problem Solving with Tiling Solutions
Presented by Paul Cronin of Ardex Building Products

The aim of this presentation is to inform and assist in the design process for the successful specification and installation of ceramic tiling by avoiding common problems which can occur within a ceramic or natural stone finish.  Split into 4 modules, these individually and collectively take into account the type of substrate and any specialist requirements, the impact of various environmental factors and suitable pre-preparation required in order to ensure longevity of performance in service. Other factors which are addressed include relevant health and safety issues as well as offering guidance on the correct selection of materials and their technical requirements and specifications. Where applicable, this seminar highlights the most important and relevant British (and European) Standards relating to ceramic and natural stone tiling,  providing references for further research as well as identifying various important sections contained within these standards. The seminar also provides an overview of the different types of adhesive & grout technology available and describes the relevance of these in terms of the new BS/EN Classifications. 

Ardex is one of the leading manufacturers of adhesive, grout, flooring preparation products and specialist industrial floor coatings to the Irish flooring and tiling market. With core brands including  BAL and Dunlop,  they provide support including technical advice, site surveys, moisture tests, written specifications and extensive training.

If you are interested in either of these CPD’s please contact Mary Hennessy on  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .   Mary would be delighted to hear from you.

 

Taptile is a simple, clean and safe lighting solution, uniquely providing touch sensitive lighting control systems for your entire home including wet areas such as your bathroom, kitchen or even outdoors.

These favorite spaces have evolved rapidly in recent years and have been subject to technological advancements in keeping with the rest of our home. Subsequently the need to have simple, stylish control lighting and other electrical appliances in these wet environments has become an ever increasing problem.

Waterproofing traditional switch technology is expensive and often results in controls which are far from aspirational and discordant with the environment they are designed to work in. Water and or steam tends to find its way into moving parts and often causes damage resulting in dangerous, unreliable and unsightly products.

With Taptile technology, we can affordably control our lighting and create mood scenes, whether outdoors in the cold rain or in the warm glow of a hot shower, by way of a simple touch of a virtual switch without fear of electrocution. Using Wi-Fi technology, Taptile is easy to install, either to existing or new lighting schemes.
Multiple sensors can be subtly placed around the room offering absolute flexibility of lighting control as never seen before.Taptile can control multiple mood scenes as well as electrical appliances such as extractor fans or AV equipment. It can be fully customized to ensure it fits in with all the aspirations you have for your home.

Taptile is now available here at TileStyle. 

Click Here to View Video

Or Drop in now for a demonstration!

Last chance to attend this very worthwhile CPD.

 The 3rd and final module in the Interiors Association Boost Your Business Series takes place on Tuesday 19th June here at TileStyle in Ballymount, Dublin 24.  This seminar run by Business Coach and marketing specialist Jason McChesney  will provide you with the tools you need to develop a marketing strategy and action plan to enable you to attract new customers and retain our existing ones.  Jason's background in visual arts direction, together with his experience of working with interior industry clients, makes him the ideal partner to deliver and facilitate this program. 
 

Places are limited so early booking is recommended.  To confirm your place email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CPD Open Day - Tuesday 12th June 2012 at TileStyle

 

We are delighted to invite you to The TileStyle CPD Open Day in conjunction with Trend, Bal, Kahrs & GranitiFiandre.

• TREND-Sustainable Design – Agglomerates And Their Applications  
Presented by John Franklin of Trend Agglomerates UK, – this seminar focuses on an interior and exterior finishing material that is widely employed in the built environment. It also explores the sustainability of agglomerates, arising from the efficient production process and the extensive use of recycled material.
TileStyle Training Room 1, Morning Session 10.00 -11.00 or Afternoon Session 14.00-15.00

BAL- Problem Solving with Tiling Solutions
Presented by Paul Cronin of Ardex Building Products – Ardex is one of the leading manufacturers of adhesive, grout, flooring preparation products and specialist industrial floor coatings to the Irish flooring and tiling market. With core brands including Ardex, BAL and Dunlop, it can provide support including technical advice, site surveys, moisture tests, written specifications and extensive training.
TileStyle Training Room 2, Morning Session 10.00 -11.00 or Afternoon Session 14.00-15.00

• KAHRS-Engineered Wood Flooring-Technology designed with care for the Environment
Presented by Alex Davidson of Kahrs – a Swedish manufacturer with over 150 years of tradition, knowledge and innovation making Kahrs a pioneer in the production of environmentally friendly flooring. The seminar covers the products, manufacturing and installation.  Kahrs is the first floor manufacturer to use the revolutionary Woodloc method of joining boards, making installation quick, easy and giving tighter joints.  
TileStyle Training Room 2, Morning Session 11.30-12.30 or Afternoon Session 15.30- 16.30

• GRANITIFIANDRE-Green Building with Porcelain Tiles  
Presented by Stefania Brugnola of GranitiFiandre, Italy – a world leader in the production of porcelain tiles, the objectives define the characteristics and manufacture of porcelain tiles, and why it is one of the greenest choices as a flooring material and ideal for sustainable design. Also covering photocatalytic tiles that are antibacterial, self-cleaning and break down pollutants.
TileStyle Training Room 2, Morning Session 11.30-12.30 or Afternoon Session 15.30- 16.30

For planning purposes, we would be grateful if you could let us know if you are available to attend any/all of these CPD sessions by emailing Bernadette Murray at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or calling her on 01-4658110.

 

Celebrating Partnerships
In supporting the belief that culture plays an important role in creating a healthy society, Business to Arts recognise that creating the structures to support the Irish arts community is essential to both Ireland’s national character and its international profile.

The Allianz Business to Arts Awards recognise businesses, artists and arts organisations that develop creative partnerships, bringing the arts and artists into mutually beneficial relationships. Many partnerships survived and thrived in 2011 and there were also exciting new projects.

Shelter Me From The Rain-2011 Award Winnng Opera

by Brian Irvine & John McIlduf 

 

Business to Arts invite you to share the stories of your successes with your peers, to demonstrate your pride in what you have achieved and to seek to join the prestigious list of winners which represent the very best models developed in partnership between the corporate and cultural worlds in Ireland. Winning projects demonstrate that working together these sometimes-diverse worlds can come together to create brilliant art, unforgettable experiences and long-held memories which enhance, rather than diminish, the character and reputation of all involved.

Sponsors
2012 is the 11th year of Business to Arts relationship with Allianz, a leading provider of personal and commercial insurance in Ireland. Their generous support allows them to celebrate the innovative and creative relationships that exist between the business and arts communities.

For the 21st year in succession Dublin Airport Authority has commissioned the sculptures for the awards and, in addition, the Authority has kindly donated the cash prize for the Arts Award.

“For the 5th year, we mark the memory of our good friend, and former Chair Jim McNaughton with two awards that celebrate the commissioning process sponsored by TileStyle and the McNaughton Family” cites Rowena Neville from Business to Arts.  Details of these awards follow.

The Jim McNaughton Perpetual Award for Best Commissioning Practice
Rewarding excellence and good practice in the commissioning process by companies and other organisations. This award will recognise commissioning across all art forms.

The Jim McNaughton / TileStyle Artist’s Bursary
A €10,000 bursary will be awarded to an artist(s) in any artform gaining experience in the field of commissioning or partnering with business or other organisations to deliver innovative arts programmes. The award is intended to contribute to the development of the artist’s craft or practice whether that be writing, composing, performing or creating in a visual medium. Nominations must include up to 800 words on the artist, their practice, and most particularly, what they intend to use the bursary for.
The closing date for receipt of nominations is 5pm, Thursday 3 May 2012. See http://www.businesstoarts.ie/awards/awards-allianz-entry/