Tile Mountain is a company based in
Stoke-on-Trent,
United Kingdom
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that retails
tile
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s commonly used in
home decor
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.
The company is notable for creating a multitude of jobs in Stoke-on-Trent following the sale of Longton-based Tile Giant for £12 million in 2007.
Tile Mountain's business model includes online sales and providing
product sample
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Free samples
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s before large orders.
Its products are local as well as from various parts of the globe.
[ Tile Mountain currently has stock including tools, trims, ]Mapei
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Innovation and research
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adhesives and underfloor heating, ceramic and natural stone tiles.England
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. The new facilities of 120,000 sq. ft. include a warehouse, a showroom and an office complex.
May 9, 2019, Tile Mountain acquired competitor Walls and Floors Ltd, making the Tile Mountain Group (comprising Tile Mountain, Capitol Tiles Distribution, and Tons of Tiles)
Tile Mountain opened its third UK showroom in June 2020, situated close to Birmingham city centre. The showroom follows the same design concept as the company's Stoke on Trent and Stockport retail spaces and spans 12,000 sq ft across two levels.
In September 2020, the company extended its sponsorship deal with Stoke City FC for a further two years, a move that will see the East Stand at the Bet365 Stadium
The Bet365 Stadium (stylised as ''bet365 Stadium'') is an all-seater football stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England and the home of EFL Championship club Stoke City. The stadium was previously called the Britannia Stadium but was ...
continue to be named The Tile Mountain Stand until the 2021/2022 season.
Tile Mountain also became the principal away kit partner of Hull Kingston Rovers RFC in April 2021, with the online DIY retailer’s branding being displayed on the front of the away shirt for the duration of the 2021 Super League season as part of the deal.
The company further expanded its sport sponsorships in May 2021 when it partnered with 2005 World Snooker Champion and Triple Crown winner, Shaun Murphy
Shaun Peter Murphy (born 10 August 1982) is an English professional snooker player who won the 2005 World Championship. Nicknamed "The Magician", Murphy is noted for his straight cue action and his long potting.
Born in Harlow, Essex and r ...
. The sponsorship saw Tile Mountain branding adorn the player’s apparel during every match he played during his route to the final of the Betfred World Snooker Championship
The World Snooker Championship is the longest-running and most prestigious tournament in professional snooker. It is also the wealthiest, with total prize money in 2022 of £2,395,000, including £500,000 for the winner. First held in 1927, it ...
2021 tournament. Following Murphy's appearance in the final, Tile Mountain extended the deal for a further two years.
The retailer opened its fourth expansive showroom at Liverpool Shopping Park,Craig Phillips
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.
References
External links
*{{official, http://www.tilemountain.co.uk/
Companies based in Stoke-on-Trent
Home improvement companies of the United Kingdom
Online retailers of the United Kingdom