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Tile Tools
Tile Tools for Layout, Setting, Grouting & Finishing
Tile Tools support mixing, setting, spacing, leveling, grouting, material handling, grinding, polishing, and other stages of tile installation. Shop trowels, spacers, leveling systems, grouting tools, suction cups, knee pads, mixers, grinders, polishing equipment, and installation accessories for ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, glass, and large-format tile projects.
RUBI USA
RUBI Slab Trolley
Transport Trolley for Large Format Tile and Heavy Slabs
$909.34
Available to Order
RUBI USA
RUBI SLAB TRANS HD N Large Format Tile Transport System
375 lb. Transport System for Large Format Tile and Slabs
$2,489.36
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RUBI USA
RUBI Slab Table Versa-Tile
Adjustable Workbench for Large-Format Tile Cutting and Handling
$1,183.86
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RUBI USA
RUBI Slab Table
Reinforced Workbench for Large Format Tile Cutting and Handling
$906.34
Available to Order
RUBI USA
RUBI RHINO Trolley
Large Format Tile Transport Trolley with 551 lb Capacity
$276.87
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RUBI Lumeo Tripod
Extendable Steel Tripod for Adjustable Work Light Positioning
$209.21
Available to Order
RUBI USA
RUBI Lumeo Energy CAS LED Work Light
4,000-Lumen Cordless LED Work Light for the CAS 18V System
$291.40
Available to Order
RUBI USA
RUBI ERGO Tile Beater
Professional Beating Block for Large Format Tile Installation
$52.12
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RUBI USA
RUBI Angle Tile Gap Regulator
Adjustable Large Format Tile Positioning and Leveling Tool
$300.09
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Raimondi
Raimondi Krick Krock Wall Leveling Guide
Adjustable Guide for Leveling the First Course of Wall Tile
$30.70
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Raimondi
Raimondi Corner Protectors for Large Format Tile - 4 Pack
Clip-On Protection for Tile and Slab Corners
$17.30
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QEP
QEP Electric Suction Cup
Electric Vacuum Lifter for Tile, Stone, Glass & Slabs
$168.00
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Alpha
Alpha Wet Sanding & Polishing Kit
120V Dry-to-Wet Conversion Kit for Sanders and Polishers
$131.69
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Alpha
Alpha VSP-320 & VSP-340 Variable Speed Wet Polishers
800W Wet Polishers with 700–2,500 RPM Speed Control
$488.49
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Alpha
Alpha Twincur GEM-V Edge Polishing Pads
Hook & Loop Pads for Straight and Beveled Edge Polishing
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$79.30
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Alpha
Alpha Scratch Removal Kit with VSP-320 Wet Polisher
Complete Field System for Stone Scratch Removal and Seam Polishing
$990.74
Available to Order
Alpha
Alpha EZ Click Tile Leveling Clips - T Joint Base Screws
T Joint Tile Leveling Spacers with Three Grout-Joint Sizes
$25.30
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Alpha
Alpha Profiler Z-Series Vertical Diamond Grinding Wheels
Zero-Tolerance Wheels for Straight 90-Degree Edges
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$256.61
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Alpha
Alpha Flexzilla Air & Water Hoses - 30'
All-Weather Flexzilla Air and Water Hoses
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$59.70
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RUBI USA
RUBI RUBIMIX E-9 Energy CAS Cordless Mixer
18V Cordless Professional Mixer with 55 lb Mixing Capacity
$375.80
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ProKnee
ProKnee Cable Tie Kit
Replacement Cable Ties for Compatible ProKnee Knee Pads
$2.50
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ProKnee
ProKnee Model 07 Rubber Boots
Replacement Rubber Boots for Model 07 Knee Pads
$34.62
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Frequently Asked Questions
What tools are needed for tile installation?
Common tile installation tools include mixers, mixing paddles, trowels, spacers, leveling systems, grout floats, sponges, wash buckets, handling tools, and knee pads. Grinding or polishing equipment may also be needed for edge and finish work. The exact tools depend on the tile, setting material, grout, and installation.
What tools are used for large-format tile?
Large-format tile installations can use suction cups, transport systems, tile tables, leveling systems, appropriate notched trowels, mixers, and positioning tools. Very large porcelain panels may require specialized frames and carriers. Equipment should be selected according to tile dimensions, weight, thickness, surface texture, and installation requirements.
What tools are used for grouting tile?
Grouting commonly requires grout floats for placing material, sponges and wash systems for cleanup, and scrub or removal tools for compatible residue. The appropriate tools and cleanup procedure depend on whether the installation uses cementitious, epoxy, urethane, or another grout formulation and on the surface of the tile.
What tools help reduce tile lippage?
Tile leveling systems use clips and wedges, caps and posts, or similar components to help control the height of adjacent tile edges during installation. They can reduce lippage but do not flatten an uneven substrate or replace proper mortar coverage, troweling, tile placement, and substrate preparation.
What tools are used to handle porcelain tile?
Porcelain tile can be handled with compatible suction cups, tile carriers, transport systems, carts, work tables, and support frames. The appropriate equipment depends on tile size, weight, thickness, and surface texture. Large-format porcelain and thin panels can require specialized handling systems designed to support the material during movement.
How do I choose the right tile trowel?
Trowel selection depends on tile size, tile backing, substrate conditions, setting material, and required mortar coverage. Notch size and shape should be selected to achieve adequate coverage rather than from tile dimensions alone. Periodically lift installed tile to verify that the chosen trowel and technique are producing the required coverage.
What tools are used to mix thinset mortar and grout?
Thinset mortar and grout are commonly prepared with compatible electric mixers and mixing paddles sized for the material and batch. Mixing speed, paddle design, water or liquid ratio, mixing time, and slake requirements vary by product, so preparation should follow the setting material or grout manufacturer's instructions.
How do I choose the right tile tools for a project?
Start with the tile material, dimensions, weight, substrate, installation area, setting material, grout, and desired finish. Identify the tools needed for each stage, including mixing, setting, spacing, leveling, handling, grouting, cleanup, and finishing. Large-format or specialty materials can require additional handling, grinding, or polishing equipment.