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.

While having a cup of coffee with a plumber friend the other day in the showroom, we got on to the subject of cleaning bathrooms and how a recent bout of autumnal cleaning had taken hold … as you do…..

Now my plumber friend is certainly NOT someone who spends more time than most on household chores but was looking at this from a purely business perpective for some of his clients (So he told me!). He said he was frequently asked for products that are suitable for bathrooms. Naturally, I commented we had just introduced a new range of products from Lithofin aimed at bathrooms and wet rooms.

These new products are Lithofin - KF Ceramic Clean, Lithofin KF Mildew Away and Lithofin Grout Cleaner. I outlined the characteristics of each product much to to his amazement and delight! Now let me share these details with you…..

Lithofin KF Ceramic Clean: For the regular maintenance of bathrooms and toilet areas . Assists in promoting shine and hygienic cleanliness. Removes limescale, rust, grease deposits and soap scum from basins, baths, showers and toilets. Not for acid sensitive surfaces.

Lithofin KF Mildew Away: Removes black spots, mould and other organic discolorations in all sanitary areas. Effective on tiles, silicone,cement joints, plaster, stone and masonry.

Lithofin Grout Cleaner: Restores joints of tile surfaces walls and floors to their original colour. Removes grease oil and dirt deposits from joints in kitchens and bathrooms and makes them hygienically clean and fresh. Acts intensively, mildly alkaline.

Delighted with himself he bid me adieu and left with a new arsenal of cleaning products under his arm. And of course I told him to keep in mind all the manufacturers warranties about cleaning and maintenance……

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

And the schedule is:-

•  Fast Track Flooring and Screeding

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.

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.