Staying In Front Of The Trends Is Handy

Newcastle Herald

Saturday July 29, 2000

KEEPING ahead of market trends is a must for the staff at Earp Bros.

The company prides itself on its ability to supply the latest products to an ever changing market.

Showrooms have been developed not only to display the world's finest products, but also to assist people conceptualise what they want.

Staff are always on hand to assist with enquiries to ensure customers are buying the products that best suit them.

Large concept boards have been developed combining a builder's range of products with paint, laminex and tile examples to help people visualise a complete look.

The range of products on offer is extensive, including wall and floor tiling in ceramic, marble and porcelain.

Coverings for outdoor areas and the bathroom are a specialty for staff.

A popular trend at the moment is towards large format porcelain tiles which eliminate the repetitiveness of the same design on each tile.

Bathroom accessories, baths, spas, heated towel rails, shower towers, vanities, basins and tapware are all on display at the Union St showroom and are from factories worldwide.

The company also provides tiling tools, trims and adhesives.

But providing a range of services is equally important as product.

Services available include colour coordination, selection/reservation, delivery, tile cutting, technical advice, measure and quote, plus much more.

Part of this service includes offering information for people building energy efficient homes.

Newcastle City Council has been establishing the energy ratings as a way of saving power and energy in the home.

Tiles on a concrete floor can absorb heat reducing high temperatures in summer and maintaining comfortable conditions in winter.

Ceramic tiles can help store heat while timber floorboards and carpet do not.