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Introducing innovative hard flooring options to Beaumonts
With Australia’s love for natural timbers remaining as strong as ever and its availability becoming restricted across the country, homeowners are increasingly turning to timber-look flooring products for their renovation. And with new innovations in product manufacturing and design, the options for stunning timber-look floors are aplenty, with high-quality engineered [...]
Bringing Dreams to Life
Over six decades, Beaumont Tiles has grown to a network of over 110 showrooms, studios, clearance and trade centres across Australia. Focused on honesty and transparency, Beaumont Tiles is committed to their quality suppliers here in Australia and around the world, their highly motivated team members, and their customers. Beaumont [...]
Purchase an icon – Expressions of interest
The businesses of Supertuft Pty Ltd and Supertuft Manufacturing Pty Ltd are to be offered for sale to a purchaser who has the credentials and ability to build on the long- term success of the current businesses. Further information can be provided to prospective purchasers who are serious and capable [...]
Cersaie 2020: Cancelled but still tracking trends
International correspondent, Joe Simpson, has contacted the leading tile manufacturers who normally would grace the halls at Cersaie to find out what they had planned to launch at the 2020 event. As well as selecting some eye-catching ranges, he has produced a virtual Cersaie trend report that explores the most [...]
Fashion and the love of tiles
John Signorino’s enduring success is renowned. The man and the business are held in high regard because they help to set the benchmark for quality and design in the tile industry. What are tiles, really? While that can seem something of a nonsensical question, it begins to make more sense [...]
Tile tool planning for 2021
Tool purchases broadly fall into three categories: tools that have worn out that need to be replaced; tools that need to be upgraded; and tools that represent a new expansion to a business. The first category is pretty much a "no brainer" for trade businesses. A worn or inadequate tool [...]
The practical optimist
Massimo Sedano has seen many things in the tile industry, and he seems to enjoy looking back at his experiences with a sardonic wit. His humour belies his determination to survive and thrive in the midst of some major market challenges. At first contact, Massimo Sedano sounds like everything you [...]
Second generation continues Cerbis Ceramics’ success
Beginning operations as Ceramic Tile Centre in 1987, Cerbis Ceramics quickly grew a reputation for importing the latest European fashions in floor and wall coverings. A wide range, large stock, value for money and impeccable service became the foundations for the business’ longevity and success. Today, over 25 years later, [...]
Cold weather impact on tile systems
Tim Christopher from Consultile Consulting writes that It is important to the resilience and longevity of tiling installations that cold weather is considered. The entire industry is negatively affected through failing installations of tile and waterproofing. There is also a huge environmental cost to rectifying failed work, particularly as tile [...]
Coverings makes the switch
With global travel restrictions and lockdowns restricting the usual round of sales presentations, showroom tours, and global tile events, more emphasis is being placed on digital communication platforms. International correspondent Joe Simpson reports on what happened when the Coverings trade show was called off as a result of the coronavirus [...]
Bathroom trends to watch
As part Beaumont Tiles’ 60-year anniversary and its ongoing commitment to Australian bathroom design, the tile retailer announced six major bathroom trends for 2020. Founded in 1960, Beaumont Tiles’ success story arguably helped to established the evolution of tiles in Australia from a purely functional floor and wall lining for [...]