A Guide to Selecting the Right Tile Tools for Your Project

Whether you are a professional tile installer or embarking on a DIY tile project, having the right tools is essential. Without them, a project that should take a couple of days can drag on, and the quality of the results may suffer. At Tile This, we provide all the necessary tile cutting and setting tools to help you achieve exceptional results.

Let's explore some commonly used tiling tools to help you determine which ones you'll need.

Tile Cutters

Tiles rarely fit perfectly into spaces being renovated. Tile cutters help fit tiles in difficult spaces or create complex patterns for a clean, professional look.

• Manual Tile Cutters: Ideal for straight or diagonal cuts on basic tiling jobs.
• Electric Wet Tile Cutters: Recommended for neat, clean, precise cuts, especially for thick materials.
• Tile Grinders: Effective for cutting complex angles and handling thicker tiles, often used in industrial projects.

Durable Tile Saw

Tile saws use an electric blade to easily cut thick tiles, making them ideal for larger projects. Often, the blade is cooled by water to prevent overheating and premature wear.

Long-Lasting Diamond Blades

Experienced tile installers rely on diamond blades for neat, clean cuts. These circular saws can cut through stone, concrete, and more.

Dependable Mortar Mixer

Mortar mixers with various paddle attachments mix materials with differing strengths and reduce air content, increasing mortar strength.

Tile Leveling System

Tile leveling systems prevent bumps, lumps, and lippage during tile setting. They also prevent tile movement while the adhesive sets, ensuring an even, beautiful surface.

Other Essential Tile Tools

• Tile Trowel: Uses cement-based mortar to attach tiles evenly to surfaces.
• Notched Trowels: For mixing and applying adhesives.
• Tile Spacers: Ensure uniform, symmetrical tile application.
• Tile Nippers: Cut small holes in tiles.
• Rubber Grout Floats: Smooth out large surface areas.
• Suction Cups: Place large tiles single-handedly.
• Diamond Drill Bits: Required for drilling holes for pipes, drains, or tap connections.

For more information about the tile installation and setting tools we offer at Tile This, call us at 952.882.0436 or use our contact form to leave us a message.

Ensure you have the right tools to make your tiling project efficient, precise, and professional. Happy tiling!