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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.
BIHUI
BIHUI 7" Concrete Grinder
1900W Variable-Speed Floor Grinder for Concrete Surface Preparation
$615.27
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GRABO
GRABO PRO Brushless Electric Vacuum Lifter
20V Vacuum Lifter with Adjustable Suction and Wireless Control
$340.00
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Alpha
Alpha AIR-680UW Underwater Pneumatic Polisher
Underwater Pool Plaster Polishing with Central Water Feed
$562.22
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RUBI USA
RUBI SLIM EASY TRANS Supplementary Guide Set
Crossbar Set for Added Rigidity and Stability When Handling Large Format Tile
$314.02
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Raimondi
Raimondi RLS Floor Pliers
Traction-Adjustable Pliers for RLS Wedges and Clips
$30.89
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ProKnee
ProKnee ProPouch with Tool Belt
Compact Cut-Resistant Tool Pouch with Adjustable Belt
$39.00
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Alpha
Alpha 4" Quick Change Snail Lock Adapter - 5/8"-11
4" Aluminum Backer Plate for PVA QC Quick Change Discs
$64.96
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Alpha
Alpha Kirara 4" Diamond Polishing Pads
3-Step Polishing Pads for Marble, Limestone and Concrete
$31.48
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Alpha
Alpha EZ Click Tile Leveling Clips - Linear Joint Base Screws
Screw-Style Tile Leveling Spacers with Four Joint Sizes
$25.30
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Alpha
Alpha AIR-850 / AIR-854 Pneumatic Polishers
5,500 RPM Center Water-Feed Tool for Wet Stone Fabrication
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$344.40
Available to Order
Alpha
Alpha AIR-830 / AIR-834 Pneumatic Polisher
Center Water-Feed Polisher for Wet Stone Polishing and Profiling
From:
$344.40
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Raimondi
Raimondi Pulirapid Grout Wash Bucket
5.3-Gallon Wash Bucket for Grout Cleanup
$130.00
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BARWALT
BARWALT Ultra Wall Non-Abrasive Scrub Pad
Non-Abrasive Wall Tile Pad for Grout Cleanup
$10.56
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RUBI USA
RUBI HIDRO PLUS PRO Sponge Float
High-Absorption Sponge Float for Tile Installation Cleanup
$10.31
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RUBI USA
RUBI RUBIMIX-9 N Electric Mixer
1200W Two-Speed Mixer for Adhesives, Resins and Paints
$204.17
Available to Order
Racatac
RACATAC Seat with Clamp Assembly
Adjustable Replacement Seat and Clamp for RACATAC
$33.31
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BARWALT
BARWALT Ultra Grouting System Starter Kit
Roller Wash Bucket and 13" Floor Sponge for Grout Cleanup
$122.76
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BARWALT
BARWALT Kneeling Pad
Portable Kneeling Pad with Waterproof Closed-Cell Foam
$26.30
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BARWALT
BARWALT EZ-Mixer 30" Mixer Paddle
30" Plated Mixer Paddle for Grout, Thinset, Mortar and Concrete
$21.98
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MARSHALLTOWN
MARSHALLTOWN Razor Scraper
4" Surface Preparation Scraper with DuraSoft® Handle
$24.14
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MARSHALLTOWN
MARSHALLTOWN Sawtooth Notched Trowel
Professional Sawtooth Trowel for Large Format Tile Installation
$22.51
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MARSHALLTOWN
MARSHALLTOWN QLT 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" Square Notched Trowel
Contractor-Grade Square Notched Trowel for Tile Installation
$11.96
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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.