What are the typical margins for tiles in the UK

[Dan]

Sounds fishy to me. You've got to back your tiles when things go wrong. Not just go bump and let the supply chain down.

Have you actually installed any of these tiles to test their quality etc? Got any slip resistant tests done for floors? Had any adhesive manufacturers specifiy their adhesives for them? Had them rated for underfloor heating tolerances?

I even get emailed weekly by the likes of quarries who dig up stones and they want send me samples and the prices sound like I could be a millionaire. But then when you factor in the actual business, it's not cheap at all.

 

[Mani]

Hi Dan

Thank you for your reply, I have fitted these in one property I own now and am looking at using them on another residential development in Feb 2020 as as this is nearing completion now.

I have Data sheets for all test that have been carried out and how they meet or exceed EU standards.

Iv also been stopping by building sites and talking to people on the ground and after looking and checking the product they all seem fine and happy with it.

Im working with the manufacturer as a Joint venture to bring these to the UK, and we have already spoken to covers off such things like breakages and defects if any and there is a quality control process already in place to ensure a higher standard for other buyers / distributor in other countries.

They have been tested for slip and the range I’m currently looking at is definitely usable with underfloor heating

Good point on the adhesive side of things I will start looking into this with a view of perhaps finding a win win around this to.

Thank you Dan and everyone else all your points are much appreciated and once I’m up and running to all those that assisted me on my journey in some way or form there will always be some sort of mates rates for you.

Kind regards

Mani

 

[Dan]

Hi Dan

Thank you for your reply, I have fitted these in one property I own now and am looking at using them on another residential development in Feb 2020 as as this is nearing completion now.

I have Data sheets for all test that have been carried out and how they meet or exceed EU standards.

Iv also been stopping by building sites and talking to people on the ground and after looking and checking the product they all seem fine and happy with it.

Im working with the manufacturer as a Joint venture to bring these to the UK, and we have already spoken to covers off such things like breakages and defects if any and there is a quality control process already in place to ensure a higher standard for other buyers / distributor in other countries.

They have been tested for slip and the range I’m currently looking at is definitely usable with underfloor heating

Good point on the adhesive side of things I will start looking into this with a view of perhaps finding a win win around this to.

Thank you Dan and everyone else all your points are much appreciated and once I’m up and running to all those that assisted me on my journey in some way or form there will always be some sort of mates rates for you.

Kind regards

Mani

Not allowed to sell on the forum.

Other than that, crack on.

Good luck with it all, seems like a nice way make a few quid. Keep in touch.

 

[Mani]

👍🏽

 

[Vic007]

Hi Mani

I found this post of yours and I am exactly in same situation. I am trying to find out mark up for retailer and distributor at the moment. I am just wondering if you have found this information and happy to share with me.

Thanks in advance.

 

[parkerfresh]

Former CTD employee, anything below 40% was considered bad, with or without price matching

 

[Vic007]

Former CTD employee, anything below 40% was considered bad, with or without price matching

 

[Vic007]

Thanks parkerfresh for your reply.. That is retailer margin, but what is typical margin for wholesaler/distributor/importer.? Any idea on this?

 

[Phone-a-tiler]

About 9 years ago I was offered 3 full containers of Slate at "the right price". I said no thankfully. Turned out they had literally fallen off a container ship at sea and had been salvaged.
Imagine the salt impregnation in the tiles haha !!
Plus I havent used slate in my area since the offer. just not the fashion
Imagine trying to offload that amount of dodgy stock.......and still have a conscience!