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Oueensland NewsletterAustralian tile council

NATIONAL CONFERENCE29th & 30th MARCH 2010 HOBART

Major Topics addressed at the Conference

National President Robert Walker opened the Tasmanian Confer-ence and congratulated the newly formed Tasmanian Division for their progress to date and welcomed all the attending delegates and observers.

EXECUTIVE After the past two years as National President, Robert Walker indicated that he would not seek re election and conducted the election for a new executive.

Graeme Parkin from South Australia was elected President, with Peter Carter from Western Australia as the Vice President. Mike Snare remained as Secretary / Treasurer.Past President Robert was thanked for his time as National President and welcomed his continuing input into our industry matters.

BUSINESS PLAN REVIEW A large portion of the meeting was spent on reviewing our business plan and agreeing a direction for the next three years. The new business plan was agreed as – Positioning Statement – The Australian Tile Council“Leading the Industry” Objectives – The Australian Tile Council will lead the industry by – • Providing Information • Providing Training • Providing Education • Being the Representative Industry Body These four roles would focus on delivering the following objectives, primarily via the website – Providing Information• Tile Information Benefits of Tiles Choosing Tiles (Tips and Traps) Maintenance and Cleaning of Tiles Glossary of Terminology• Frequently Asked Questions • Tile Statistics (link to Info Tile) • Adhesive Checklist • Tile Apprenticeships

Providing Training• ‘E’ Learning Downloads • Onsite Training Courses • External Training Providers Providing Technical Support• Technical Information (A glossary of technical articles covering current issues in the industry) • Consumer Complaints Procedure (including a link to Department of Fair Trading) • Notices and brochures (to download to use in showrooms) • Standards Information Being the Representative Body• Addressing and taking up industry issues where necessary. • Sitting on all standards committees to protect our interests. • Being the industry watch dog for issues potentially detrimental to our industry. • Being the industry lobbyist (when required). • Holding an annual conference. • Participating in major trade shows.

SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS The issue regarding the review of the standards for slip resistance is back on the agenda again. The standard and the handbook are currently being re-written and the ‘controversial issues’ should be available for public comment in about 3 months. This will include a section for the inclusion of a slip rating for floors in residential homes. Given the reaction last time this issue arose, this will undoubtedly be a very controversial component of the inclusions.

The A.T.C. ideally would not like to see residential homes being included in this standard and supports the principle of free choice for people using tiles in private dwellings and will again take up this position when the debate recommences. The A.T.C’s position will be weighed up against the position of local councils whom are pushing for guidelines for their building services departments to use. Given the re-activation of this issue it will be a difficult proposition for the A.T.C. to negotiate to achieve an acceptable outcome.

TILE CARTON WEIGHTS The issue of the ban of tile cartons being delivered to site (in NSW) was discussed. The NSW division had already had a meeting with the CFMEU and persuaded them to-

1. Remove the ban and revise it to an ‘industry alert’ 2. Await the outcome of the A.T.C’s national conference before CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

“We continue to gain momentum with new memberships and sub committee members, now is the time to become part of the ATC Qld team and help drive our industries development.”

I would like to welcome all readers to the 2nd edition of the Australian Tile Council Queensland Divisions newsletter. Inside you will find a number of interesting articles along with an invitation to enter the 8th Annual Awards of Excellence which will be held on 17th September this year, good luck to all entries!

RegardsRussell Clark (president)

Australian Tile Council Inc.

Leading the Industry JUNE 2010

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Subcontractor QBSA LicensingMost of the queries we get in regards to when is someone required to be licensed come from the kitchen & bathroom industry There has been some confusion about whether subcontractors in some instances need to hold a QBSA licence. The following diagrams will hopefully clarify any queries.

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TILE SIZING CHART:Ceramic tiles come in many sizes and form variations. Here are the technical tables that will assist you in selecting the appropriate tile for the job.

STANDARD CONVERSION TABLE

Tile Size (size varies 0.5%) Number of Pieces per...

mm Inches Square Foot Square Metre

4 x 8 100 x 200 4.5 50

6 x 6 150 x 150 4.0 44

6 x 8 150 x 200 3.0 33

8 x 8 200 x 200 2.25 25

8 x 10 200 x 250 1.8 20

12 x 12 300 x 300 1.0 11

13 x 13 330 x 330 0.85 9

12 x 16 300 x 400 0.75 8

16 x 16 400 x 400 0.56 6

1 SQ Metre = 10.764 SQ Feet 1 Lineal Metre = 3.281 Lineal Feet

ISO/DIS 10545 TILE POROUSNESS CLASSIFICATIONWater absorption is common to all types of tiles. It refers to the amount of moisture that a ceramic tile can absorb. As a tile absorbs moisture, it increases in weight (see table); It can also increase minutely in size if placed in the wrong situation for its grading. This can cause fixed tiles to move and release from the sub strata. The water absorption rating is usually found on the tile packaging.

Method of manufacture Water absorption % (by weight)

0-0.5% 0.5-3% 3-6% 6-10% 10-20%

Extrusion a1a a1b a11a a11b a111

Dust Pressing b1a b1b b11a b11b b111

Generally, tile types fit the following groups:

Extruded unglazed tiles group a1a, a1b, a11a, a11b

Mosaics (glazed) group b1a, b1b

Glazed floor tiles all groups but rarely group b1a or b111

Glazed wall tiles overwhelmingly group b111

HIA NEWS

All Financial members should by now have received their HIA member number if you haven’t please contact Rosa 55961916 or rosa@nerangtiles.com.au and she will be happy to pass on the information.

HIA Upcomming Events

9 June Northern Rivers at Ballina RSL, Ballina23 June Brisbane at Jindalee Hotel, Jindalee29 June Gold Coast at Quality Hotel, Mermaid Beach

If any ATC members would like further information about any of the above events, please do not hesitate to contact Marilyn on 3846 1298 or m.shedden@hia.com.au

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? YOU SAY? The first thing we hear when introducing the ATC to a new prospective member is: What’s in it for me? A recent email addressed to all members from Peter Carter (the WA president) gives an insight to this question.

“If the only benefit members receive is that you know someone is behind the scenes looking after your back whilst you make a living out of the industry, then that alone would be worth many times whatever the membership fee is.

A recent perfect example of this is contained in the following three emails that dealt with the recent notice from WorkSafe about asbestos in ‘Wall Tiles’.

The upshot was that the issue had nothing to do with wall tiles; it had to do with natural stone! The notice however read ‘Wall Tiles’ and as such our members have already had builders call us to ask if our tiles have asbestos in it!!

However, because we have an Association, and because of the diligence of our members, we have already had the notice changed and had the words ‘wall tiles’ deleted from the notice, thus avoiding a potential massive issue for our industry.

To outline how bad it could have been there was a ‘scare’ in the US regarding granite bench tops having Radcon in them. The information was a total beat up, but because the word got out it started a chain of events where people moved out of houses, cancelled orders for granite bench tops, and even had kitchens, bathrooms and large floors ripped up. Suffice to say it had a huge financial impact on the granite bench top industry in the US.

The same could have happen to your wall tile industry if swift action hadn’t been taken. Imagine what would happen to your wall tile sales if that issue wasn’t rectified and panic set in.

This is the type of activity your association is doing all the time behind the scenes on your behalf. Most times members wouldn’t even know it’s going on so it is easy to question what value you might obtain from your membership.

We don’t usually involve members in these activities as that is our job as your representative, but it is nice to know they are happening, which is why I have provided this case to give our members a reminder of where their good money goes.

Without members we cannot do two things –

(1) Be the representative voice of the industry

(We need the numbers for people to take notice)

(2) Have money to do those things.

It is often too easy to say ‘why should I be in it, such and such isn’t’. But if we all took that attitude then there wouldn’t be an association and then who would you turn to when (not if) a major issue came up like this one? It’s a bit like a farmer not looking after the soil in his paddock and just planting crops year after year. Sooner or later, by not looking after what provides his income, the land would be bare and he would have no income. I thank you all for continuing to support the industry that supports you.

And the next time you run into a merchant, who is not a member, give them a little reminder about why they should contribute too.”

Peter Carter. (President ATC (WA) and National Vice president).

ERRORS AND OMISSIONSPlease note the following corrections from our last Newsletter:

Couple of things in relations to the HIA information1. The normal cost for anyone who walks into the office to join would

be $616 including GST not the amount stated on our newsletter which makes it even better value for our members.

2. The discount for the motor vehicles is NISSAN, which is what HIA recommends although the others will still honor the HIA discount but we cannot be seen to recommend them.

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS

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The Australian Tile Council Queensland Division is in a period of transformation.

Over the past 10 months we have grown and introduced new programs. In the next 2 years we expect to have many more members.

The ATC was built on the concept of volunteers not money. We are a not for profit organization. In the past, our small budget has been spent in ways to benefit our members and the tile industry in Queensland, and we would like to continue that. The ATC is the platform for tile related business to communicate, and we hope you take advantage of it by expanding the ATC presence with your contributions. Many of the members have been participating in our new programs but we need more help.

In most we cases we believe you will get a lot more out of volunteering than you put in by meeting other members and learning about PR. We also need long term volunteers to help us with future and current programs (newsletter editing, advertising space sales, membership recruitment etc). All of your help will intern showcase our greatest strengths of tile community building.

If you can spare a couple of hours a week then please contact us, WE HAVE A JOB FOR YOU!!!!

One for all AND ALL FOR ONE

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LAUGHTERWhat kind of tiles cant you stick on walls? Reptiles!

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FLOOR WASTES, ARE THEY REQUIRED? (NAT) By Stephen Greenwood, Assistant Director Tech Services HIA Victorian office.

One of the more contentious issues in relation to bathroom construction is the provision of floor wastes and when they are required. There is much anecdotal evidence out there in relation to this, but what are the facts?

There are two primary documents in relation to wet areas construction: • the Building Code of Australia (BCA) 2008 and• AS 3740 – 2004 ‘Waterproofing of wet areas within residential buildings’ is the relevant Australian Standard referenced by the BCA.

Both contain information on materials and methods required in relation to waterproofing bathrooms and wet areas such as WCs and laundries.

The BCA has two parts: Volume 1 for Class 2 - 9 buildings and Volume 2 ‘Housing Provisions’ for Class 1 and 10 buildings.

AS 3740 contains the wet area provisions relevant for Class 1 buildings (houses), residential buildings, such as apartments, and commercial buildings.

The diagrams in AS 3740 indicate floor wastes for floor areas outside the shower enclosure for buildings that require this. The information in AS 3740 was subsequently transferred into BCA Volume 2 for houses unaltered and because of this it may be assumed that floor wastes are required in houses, but this is not strictly the case.

Unless stipulated by State or Territory legislation or adopted as traditional practice, floor wastes are only required under BCA Volume 1 in apartment buildings, residential buildings such as boarding houses or motels and residential parts of commercial buildings, if the bathroom is located above a sole occupancy unit or public space. There is no requirement for houses.

The intent of this provision is to provide protection to those other buildings and areas outside the immediate building, potentially being separation occupancies, in the event of flooding.

Falls to floor wastesIt is important to note that although a floor waste is generally not required in a Class 1 building, if one is provided, the bathroom floor must be graded to that waste.

This is noted in AS 3740 which states “Where a floor waste is provided the floor shall be graded to the waste’”. BCA Volume 2 also notes this in its definition of a floor waste.

For further information HIA members can contact HIA’s Building Services staff on 1300 650 620 or hia_technical@hia.com.au.

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AGM MEETING After the last year, Trent Spencer indicated that he would not be seeking re-election and conducted the election for a new executive. All committee positions were put up for re-election.Russell Clark ( Coulson Tiles) was elected President, with Mark Morskwa (RLA Polymers) as the Vice President, Rosa Bajolek (Nerang Tiles) remained as Secretary/Treasurer.

RegardsRosa Bajolek, Secretary/Treasurer

TALKING TECHNICALINTRODUCTION TO CERAMIC TILES: TYPES OF TILES:

MONOCOTTURA: refers to tiles, which have been fired once at a temperature of 1200°c. This type of tile is ideal for floors and walls as they are very hard wearing and can be used in a wider range of areas, both domestic and commercial.

BICOTTURA: refers to tiles, which have been fired twice and are mostly of a gloss finish. The glaze, which is applied to the surface of the tile, is made of molten glass. The glaze is not only for decoration it is what gives the tile its practical qualities. Mostly only wall tiles are of this nature.

VITRIFICATION: refers to the firing process in which the clay becomes glass-like as a result of fusion. The lower the water absorption of a tile, the greater is the vitrification and stain resistance. It is important to remember that the particular adhesive material to fix vitrified tiles is not overlooked, as bonding these tiles becomes more specialised. Different tile companies will have different technology for the application of glazes and surface finishes which will continue to improve.

UNGLAZED: tiles are fired, however it is the type of clay and the way it is prepared that give it its characteristics, colour, salt and acid resistance. Australian made terracotta tiles are often the pick of terracotta as they are more consistent in size, finish, and colour, and are made to deal with Australian conditions. They are not as porous as many of the imported terracotta tiles.

MARBLE AND GRANITE tiles are produced from large slabs and are polished, then cut to size. Care must be taken when fixing these types of tile and the use of the correct adhesive and surface preparation is vital. Like all tiles the quality can vary and price is not always an indication of corresponding quality.

SLATE tiles are made from a naturally occurring sedimentary rock material, traditionally black or dark with surface metallic leaching providing various colours and pattern formations. When laying it is important to thickness grade so that continuity of surface is achieved.

The two main methods of producing tiles are:

DUST PRESSED TILES; tiles formed by the method in which the dried raw materials are stamped into shape before firing.

EXTRUDED TILES; tiles formed by the method in which the still malleable raw materials are forced through a mould forming a large sheet, and then cut to size before firing. (Subject to greater size variation than Dust Pressed tiles.)

Two main methods of firing tiles are:

CONVENTIONAL FIRING, which is ideal for unglazed tiles which can be joined back to back and stacked vertically in a tunnel kiln and fired at around 1100°c for 30 hours.

FAST FIRE is for a single layer of tiles stacked horizontally in a roller hearth kiln and fired at 1200°c for about 1 hour and 20 minutes. This method is best for complex glaze applications and for thin and large tiles.

Russell Clark, President

Mark Morskwa, Vice Presiden

Rosa BajolekSecretary/Treasurer.

Annual Fees ATC Qld Division 2010Full Membership $475.00

(includes HIA membership)

Associate Membership $250.00

For full details email r.clark@coulson.com.au

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GETTING IT RIGHTPorcelain Bond Failure Defects by James (The Tile Shop)

Bond failure defects have become a major concern throughout the industry. Floor tile defects rank at number 3 of the QBSA’s building defects.

Approximately 320 defects have been recorded each year with the BSA, the majority of which are bond failure related. Bond failure generally occurs between 3 and 5 years after tile installation where environmental influences such as substrate shrinkage and deflection, differential movement between materials, and sudden changes in ambient conditions inflict stresses on tiling systems. However, a major contributing factor to bond failure is often the result of an inadequate bond being formed in the installation process.

This may be due to a single installation error or combination of various standard practices throughout the process. Often these include such crimes as: lack of substrate preparation, missing or ineffective installation of movement joints, insufficient contact coverage and adhesive bed thickness, an inappropriate selection of adhesives.

With the popularity of high density porcelain tiles, these bond failures are on the increase. This is mainly due to inadequate bond formation directly related to the last two factors, contact coverage and adhesive selection. High density and therefore low porosity biscuits require the selection of appropriate adhesive system and upon application, the correct techniques to ensure that the tile embedded into the adhesive to form a positive contact coverage with sufficient bed thickness.

This particular type of failure is often characterised by a lack of adhesive residue remaining on the back of the tile and full coverage on the substrate in both cementious and polymer modified adhesives.

Another area of increased bond failure is on patio and balcony edges, where tiling systems have had constant exposure to long periods of rain then sunlight. Incorrect installation of patio/ balcony edge materials has sometimes been a contributing factor in bond failure.

In most failures, moisture becomes trapped between waterproof membrane and tiles, unable to weep via incorrect

weep edge. The evidence of this bond failure can appear usually in the outer two rows of tiles where trapped ponding of moisture under tiles has fully immersed adhesive (usually polymer modified adhesives ).

Failed tiling systems rectified using the Tile Reglue Injection Method has encountered an increase of debonding throughout Australia in a wide range of climatic conditions and ambient stabilities. T.R.I.M is a system which rectifies bond failure through the injection of specialised adhesives beneath the affected tiles.

This process positively refixes the tiles without the need for removal or complete tile replacement where the tiles, or even batches, are no longer available.

The above photo shows peaked or pyramided tiles.

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Yes, this is still a common occurrence, this is not just associated with Australian made tiles from 20 years ago. This particular failure occurred well within builder warranty period. In Townsville alone, one T.R.I.M contractor reported, at the height of summer this year, he would sometimes attend up to 3 peaked failures in a given week.

Most comments made by parties concerned at seeing this kind of failure is that ‘the tiles have grown’. It is more proven that concrete substrate shrinkage is a natural occurrence, than tiles excessively expanding.

Only through complete compliance - with Australian standards/ guide to installation of ceramic tiles – and in accordance with adhesive manufacturers recommendations, can these types of failures be minimised

Entrant Two

Invitation to Enter the 8th Annual Awards of Excellence

The Queensland Division of the Australian Tile Council invites you to enter this year’s Awards of excellence that will culminate at a gala dinner on the 17th September. Entry is free to Members Non Members $50.00 per entry, Refunded if Category winner.

Award categories – Most Attractive use of Tiles in a Bathroom. Most Innovative Application of Ceramic Tiles Most Innovative use of product in an Exterior application. Best Showroom in a Regional Area Best Customer Service Award (Retail) Best Single Tile Display in a showroom Tiler award for Quality Trademanship Best use of Tiling in a Residential Project Best use of Tiling in a Commercial Project Best use of Tiling in a Renovation Project Please send your votes for the following two categories to: secretary@australiantilecouncil.com.au Best Customer Service Award (External Representative) Most Supportive Wholesaler or Manufacturer

2010 Entry of Awards of Excellence Entry By ……………………………………………… Category …………………………………………………….. Points to note.

Entries close 27/8/10 please send to C/- 15 Alpine Terrace Mount Tamborine Qld 4272 All entries can be entered into ONE or MORE categories. Each entry submitted must include Photos on a CD with a copy of this entry form. Non-members fee of $50.00 per entry (fee refundable if winner of category )

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Fine/Thin tiles the last revolution in large format tiles

Mid 2009 the newest technology in a large format tile was released and was seen by the tile industry for the first time at the Bologna Tile Fair, Italy September 2009.

The fine tiles have been designed to offer a new solution in the field of Architecture and refurbishment. Fine tiles have a thickness 50% less then normal large format tiles (average thickness around 5mm), which has many advantages, as it reduces the amount of raw materials, energy consumption and the generation of CO2 in the firing process required to manufacture, which helps to protect environment.

The low weight of the produce is also a large advantage in logistic cost as the weight of a pallet is half that of a tradition pallet, which also applies to the box weight and the single tile weight. The Australian tile council is currently working on this exact issue of box weight. These new fine tiles not only fix the problem of the box weight but also make the tradespersons live easier with the average fine tile 900x450 weighing 4 to 5 Kg per single tile.

These products have many uses including wall and floor tiling in residential homes, building facades and shopping centres, but the products main advantages are shown when used for refurbishment, as it is not necessary to remove existing material. You can just apply the fine tile directly over the previous product thanks to its extreme fineness. This also saves time, money and mess when refurbishing.

We will not know the full capabilities of this product until it has more use within the market, only time will tell if this new revolution will take over from the traditional tile thickness or not. (TS)

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proceeding with finalising the wording of the alert and to allow for the A.T.C. input.

The A.T.C. supports positive initiatives to ‘encourage’ manufactures to reduce the weight in tile cartons to more acceptable levels. To that end the meeting agreed the following principles –

1. To write a letter from the A.T.C. National President outlining the general principles that the Tile Industry in Australia would like manufacturers to implement.

That letter would be posted on the A.T.C. website and made available for download by our members to give to their manufacturers to encourage those factories’s to reduce weights in boxes.

2. Develop a ‘duty of care’ circular that outlines the A.T.C.’s position on how to handle cartons that’s weight is excessive in line with safe work methods practices.

3. Write to the International Standards Organisation and Standards Australia to put our position to them.

4. Contact all other International Tile Associations and request they adopt the same strategy as Australia.

National Tile Contractors Association Reference Manual and T.L.A. Handbook The price of both of these manuals has dropped significantly and if bought in bulk would only cost around $25-$30 / member for both publications.

Subject to states checking, it was agreed that all members receive an annual copy free of charge with their annual membership.

WORLDSKILLS CERAMIC WALL & FLOOR TILING

NATIONAL COMPETITION

WorldSkills Australia National competition for over fifty trade and career skills was held over three days on the 7th - 9th May 2010 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre where 500 young Australian competed for the title within their career calling, setting very high standards of workmanship. This was the biggest event ever held by WorldSkills.

In the lead up to the Nationals, during 2009, eleven regions across Australia held competitions in Ceramic Wall & floor Tiling. Scott Guy of TileCorp, representing Brisbane Region, and Elijah Henebery of King & King Plastering and Tiling, representing Wide Bay Region, were the first time Quensland Regional champions entering the Nationals.

Above and at right, Elijah Henebery, bronze medal winner

GROWTH GETS THE TICKTicking all the right boxes has become second nature to

Construction Chemicals and it is this attitude that has made them a standout in the market-place with their diverse rangeof products.

A combination of product innovation and strict ethical

business practices has seen Construction Chemicals growthoutstrip their facilities at Wacol in Queensland where newbuilding is under way.

The new building will be situated behind the current factory and will

have the potential to triple their output in a more productive andseamless manner. New larger silo’s along with streamlined packagingfacilities will enable Construction Chemicals to meet the ever growingdemand for their products.

This new building comes right on the back of the completion of the new

Head Office facilities in Adelaide which houses their state of the artlaboratory.

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local markets also requires a strong commitment to that market by wayof manufacturing facilities and more importantly strong stock levels andimmediacy of service. This is why you will find manufacturing facilities inAdelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Auckland New Zealandand Kuala Lumpa. This commitment to the market-place and a strongerdemand for their enormous range of building products has seen stronggrowth demanding this new facility. Construction Chemicals are tickingall the right boxes.....

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During the course of the competition, Peter Steinweiss from Parex Davco (Bronze Medalist at the Calgary International WorldSkills competition) was in Brisbane to host the Try A Trade stand, and to assist in the Judging.

The results are: Luke Gorecki Sydney West GOLD MEDEL

Jake Hall Western Australia SILVER MEDAL Elijah Henebery Wide Bay BRONZE MEDAL

Well done to all of the competitors, and congratulations to Elijah Henebery (King & King Plastering and Tiling Wide Bay) or bringing the Bronze medal to Queensland.

Best wishers go to all the National Champions in 2011 at the International Competition in London.

The next Brisbane regional competition will be held in 2011, and the next National competition will be in Adelaide in 2012.

Mark Thomas. Judge / Convenor WorldSkills Australia Ceramic Wall & Floor Tiling.

• Beaumonts Acacia Ridge

• Brady Tile Imports

• Brisbane Valley Tiles

The Beaumont group:

• Cairns

• Townsville

• Cannonvale (Airlie Beach)

• Mackay

• Rockhampton

• Ceramica Senio

• Complete Tiling Solutions

(QLD) Pty Ltd.

The Concept Tiles group:

• Bundaberg

• Cairns

• Rockhampton

• Yepoon

• Gladstone

• Labrador

• Mackay

• Northen Rivers

• Toowomba

• Townsville

• Coulson Tiles

• Guaranteed Tiling

• Harbourcity Tiles

• National Ceramic Industries

• Nerang Tiles

• North West Independent Floors

• Oztop Pty Ltd

• Project Stone Australia

• RLA

• The Tile Factory Wholesale

• The Tile Shop

• Tile and Stone Gallery

• Tile Design Centre

• Tiler Made Pty Ltd

• Tile Solutions

• Uptiles Strathpine

• VSI Pty Ltd

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National Members

Entrant Two

Invitation to Enter the 8th Annual Awards of Excellence

The Queensland Division of the Australian Tile Council invites you to enter this year’s Awards of excellence that will culminate at a gala dinner

Award categories –Most Attractive use of Tiles in a Bathroom.Most Innovative Application of Ceramic TilesMost Innovative use of product in an Exterior application.Best Showroom in a Regional AreaBest Customer Service Award (Retail)Best Customer Service Award (External Representative)Most Supportive Wholesaler or ManufacturerBest Single Tile Display in a showroomTiler award for Quality TrademanshipBest use of Tiling in a Residential ProjectBest use of Tiling in a Commercial ProjectBest use of Tiling in a Renovation Project

2010 Entry of Awards of Excellence

Entry By ………………………………………………Category ……………………………………………………..

Points to note.Entries close ???? and sent too ????Your entries can be entered into ONE or MORE categories.Entries submitted include Photos on a CD with a copy of this entry form.

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