The Tile Association
Decorating and interiors · Tiling industry trade association
The Tile Association represents tiling contractors, independent tile fixers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers. A supplier membership and an assessed installation business are not interchangeable.
Checked Official sources below.
What it covers and whether it is required
Membership is voluntary. It does not replace the need for suitable substrates, waterproofing, movement joints and installation methods required by the job and specification.
Joining requirements and costs
TTA‘s criteria vary by category and include business, insurance and customer-care commitments. Use the installer or tile-fixer route when applying for installation work; product manufacturers and retailers have their own criteria. Relevant standards and technical guidance form part of the membership framework.
Check the current fees with The Tile Association before applying. Ask whether the quotation includes application, assessment, renewal and any per-job charges. Use published fees or ask for a written quotation.
What it means for homeowners
Check the member’s category and agree who is responsible for substrate condition, falls, waterproofing and adhesive choice. TTA offers technical information and services, but an association listing is not a product or workmanship warranty for your bathroom.
How to check a claim
Official member, card or certificate check: The Tile Association.
Match the record to the named person or contracting business. Check the current scope, not just a logo on a van or an old certificate. If the public record does not show the detail you need, ask the body to confirm it before appointing the business.
Where the scheme applies
UK wall and floor tiling industry. Building requirements and specifications depend on the property and the use of the tiled area.
Common questions
Is BAL a professional tiling membership body like TTA?
No. BAL is a tiling products brand. Product training or a manufacturer’s approval should not be presented as TTA membership or a statutory trade registration.
How do I check The Tile Association status?
Use the official verification service linked in this guide. Match the person or legal business name, current status and relevant work category. For a guarantee, check the document issued for your contract as well.
Official sources
- The Tile Association: www.tiles.org.uk
- The Tile Association: join us
- The Tile Association: find a tile
- The Tile Association: membership criteria
Sources checked November 2026. Scheme rules can change; confirm current requirements before applying or signing a contract.