Topps Tiles?

[Peter]

I see there's the first NI branch of Topps Tiles opening about 2 miles from me at the end of the week. Right beside another independent tile shop, questionably.

Are there any good deals for materials in it or is it pretty expensive by and large? What brands do they stock? Usually have to go to the other side of town for the premium/specialist stuff like Bal/Mapei/Ditra/Hardiebacker etc so can I expect anything like that? Good quality tiles or bargain basement stuff or a bit of everything?

Do they have a policy for giving out work too? Wouldn't mind buying stuff from them on the first few days in the hope of getting in with them if they're trade friendly.

 

[Peter]

Opening tomorrow, will maybe call in after work with a fistful of cards and a case of beer. :lol:

 

[DHTiling]

Opening tomorrow, will maybe call in after work with a fistful of cards and a case of beer. :lol:

Brown tongue...

 

[Peter]

Called in on Friday. Good selection of stuff but trade pricing was a bit high. £41 for single part fastflex and over £20 for 10kg microflex. Chrome trim was a quid cheaper than elsewhere though.

Got a pen, mug and a t-shirt, although I'd say my regular suppliers will fall out with me if I come through their door in a bright yellow Topps t-shirt. Will maybe do for dusting off. :lol:

They're planning on opening 8 stores here and 15 in ROI in the next 18 months, some operation.

 

[Peter]

Been in quite a bit, good for some stuff and not so good for others but getting a wee bit of work from them which isn't too bad.

Quite shocking what they supply to retail though. Have a kitchen splashback to do for my old next door neighbour and she got her tiles in Topps. Tiles were £100 or so, then they sold her a bucket of Bal Grip, £30, Porcelain sealer, £25, 1 length of chrome trim, £18, grout £15, grout sealer, £20, bringing the total bill to over £200. She asked me if this was about right, told her to take it all back and I would supply everything for £30 and would still be in profit. She couldn't believe the difference. Makes me think I'm not charging enough for materials :lol:

 

[Time's Ran Out]

You've hit it on the head! Your not charging enough for materials.
mans you should be doubling the price for old next door neighbours.

 

[stusgsx]

Topps tiles is the easiest place for me and I get good prices. Got a local tile shop but they don't keep much stock and are more expensive. Only thing with topps is the constant changing of the staff! Just as I build up a good relationship and get free stuff it's all change then back to square one! Maybe they leave because of me!

 

[On one]

Called in on Friday. Good selection of stuff but trade pricing was a bit high. £41 for single part fastflex and over £20 for 10kg microflex. Chrome trim was a quid cheaper than elsewhere though.

Got a pen, mug and a t-shirt, although I'd say my regular suppliers will fall out with me if I come through their door in a bright yellow Topps t-shirt. Will maybe do for dusting off. :lol:

They're planning on opening 8 stores here and 15 in ROI in the next 18 months, some operation.

A bit high! CTD wanted £50+ for a bag of Fastflex a weeks ago,even the lass on the other end of the phone was gobsmacked

 

[prceramics]

Topps tiles is the easiest place for me and I get good prices. Got a local tile shop but they don't keep much stock and are more expensive. Only thing with topps is the constant changing of the staff! Just as I build up a good relationship and get free stuff it's all change then back to square one! Maybe they leave because of me!

i notice that a new face every time you go in

 

[White Room]

i notice that a new face every time you go in

They can't seem to keep there staff, mind you if I had charge their outrages prices to the general public...

 

[afright]

Not a Topps lover only go in there to get Bal products mainly use CTD or Tile Giant,find the staff in Topps very patronizing.

 

[andyb1]

Don't use them much nowadays too expensive.

 

[m3fitter]

good for.... when you run short of gear and its local !
If you're in the South, try Boydens, by far the cheapest in the south for most brands, delivered... adhesive, ditra, grout, trim.. its who I use..