The Tile Association

Best Innovation

The winner of this award will be an innovative product or service capable of making a lasting impact on the tile industry.

Winner

 

Taptile Bathroom by Taptile

Taptile Bathroom is an innovative touch-sensitive bathroom lighting system that allows the user to control three different lighting circuits, plus appliances such as extractor fans and sound systems. It is 100% waterproof - effectively allowing users to 'ditch the switch' and is unique within the bathroom sector; its technology having been patented.

Affordable and simple to install, Taptile comprises an 8mm thick panel, which is fitted behind the tiling or wall-covering. No complicated wiring is required as Taptile is wireless. The panel projects touch sensitive 'spots' thorough the wall - allowing the user to control their bathroom lighting by touch alone.

Finalists

 

Aluminator™ range of products by Genesis APS International

In addition to the function of step edge protection the Aluminator™ range offers an easy, energy efficient solution to illuminate steps. The system require no electrical connection, is simple to install, highly durable and slip-resistant – making it ideal for both commercial and domestic application where public safety is paramount.

 

Mapelastic Aqua Defense by Mapei UK Ltd

In 2011 Mapei launched the innovative new waterproofing product Mapelastic Aqua Defense to the UK market. MapelasticAquaDefense is a one-component, ultra rapid drying, ready-to-use liquid membrane for waterproofing substrates prior to the installation of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles and mosaics.

 

Nicobond Gypfix by N&C Nicobond

Nicobond Gypfix is a rapid setting, white, gypsum based tile adhesive specially designed for fixing ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles to Anhydrite/Calcium Sulphate floors. The product performs exceptionally well with under-tileheating and other forms of UFH (under floor heating).

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