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Moving Earth: Sustainability and Ceramics

Sustainability has become a central driver in design. As suppliers, it is our responsibility to provide you with the necessary information about the products we supply. We want to be as transparent as possible, so we can all reduce our lasting impact on the planet.

Our popular ‘Moving Earth’ presentation is RIBA-accredited and addresses the climate crisis and the role that ceramics have to play in creating sustainable buildings.

The presentation lasts one hour, and you will learn about:

– The important role that ceramics can play in creating sustainable buildings
– The life cycle carbon footprint of ceramics vs carpet, vinyl, and timber
– Why recycling and cradle-to-cradle definitions need redefining

Contact your Area Sales Manager, or email [email protected] to book in a presentation.

Lunch and learn

Whether you want to learn about our latest ranges, the sustainability of our products and processes, or the latest expert knowledge within the industry, our lunch and learns have it covered.

Simply get in touch with the team and we’ll handle the rest.

Tile Testing Services

Solus are able to provide an inclusive in-house tile testing service on request, which includes The Pendulum method and surface roughness testing. This means that Solus can provide clients with all of the data required to ensure that tiles conform to the exacting demands of health and safety practice in an efficient and speedy manner.

Solus are certified to carry out Pendulum Tests which measure slip resistance on a tile surface in both wet and dry conditions. The tests are carried out in laboratory conditions in accordance with BS7976-2:2002 and UK Slip Resistance Group Guidelines. This method is recognised in the UK by the Health and Safety Executive as the true test for the potential of slip. The Pendulum Test also has the added benefit of full portability in the evaluation of on-site slip potential.

Standard wear and cleaning will have an effect on slip resistance and Solus cannot guarantee the product will maintain the pendulum test values. It is recommended that Pendulum tests are carried out at least twice a year, especially in high traffic areas.

Solus also provides a number of surface roughness testing procedures to make sure that products conform to the demands of every individual project.

Tile fixing and tile cleaning specifications

As well as providing a huge range of tiles and tiling products, Solus offer highly detailed and totally complimentary fixing and cleaning specifications tailored to every individual project and product.

Solus’ technical team will work with you to produce a bespoke M40 fixing specification that will examine the types of tile you select and how they should be effectively fixed within the various areas of your architectural project.

In addition, the technical team will use their knowledge and experience to provide you with a bespoke cleaning and maintenance guide, which will detail everything from how to perform a builders clean, to how the tiles will be routinely maintained.

If in the unlikely event of a cleaning and maintenance issue, Solus can offer both telephone and on site support assistance to address and solve problems.

Next day samples

Solus provide a complimentary next day sample service to all clients.*

There are a number of ways to order your free samples including: using the shopping cart on this website; speaking directly to your dedicated area sales manager; visiting the Clerkenwell showroom; or contacting us directly by email or telephone.

Where possible and with availability permitting, sample orders received before 1pm can be dispatched from our warehouse for ‘next day’ delivery. If an out of stock sample is ordered or a bespoke special piece is required our team will get in touch to provide an accurate lead-time.

If you are looking for further inspiration why not order one of the many sample wallets, which include samples of entire ranges and in some cases numerous ranges based around a single theme.

All samples are sent in fully-recyclable packaging.

*A fee may be charged for bespoke fabricated special pieces, or full sized samples of large format tiles.