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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.

ProKnee

ProKnee AP16 All Purpose Knee Pads

All-Purpose Work Knee Pads with Replaceable Urethane Cushions
Original price $110.60 - Original price $119.00
Original price
$110.60 - $119.00
$110.60 - $119.00
Current price $110.60
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BARWALT

BARWALT Ultralight KN-1 Knee Pads

Rebuildable Work Knee Pads with Flexible Nonskid Shells
Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
Original price $0.00
$22.12
$22.12 - $22.12
Current price $22.12
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ProKnee

ProKnee Model 0714 & 0714E Custom Fit Knee Pads

Professional Knee Pads with Custom Sizing and Full-Shin Weight Distribution
Original price $311.50 - Original price $311.50
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$311.50
$311.50 - $311.50
Current price $311.50
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RUBI USA

RUBI CYCLONE Tile Leveling Clips

Threaded Tile Leveling Clips for 12" x 12" and Larger Tile
Original price $6.64 - Original price $146.65
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$6.64 - $146.65
$6.64 - $146.65
Current price $6.64
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Racatac

RACATAC Kneeling & Sitting Creeper

Ergonomic Rolling Creeper for Kneeling and Floor-Level Work
Original price $239.14 - Original price $330.38
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$239.14 - $330.38
$239.14 - $330.38
Current price $239.14
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BARWALT

BARWALT Precision Tile Wedges

Regular, Super and Gripper Wedges for Tile Alignment
Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
Original price $0.00
$2.26 - $9.48
$2.26 - $9.48
Current price $2.26
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Racatac

RACATAC Replacement Casters

Individual 2" and 3" Replacement Casters for RACATAC
Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
Original price $0.00
$9.50 - $11.00
$9.50 - $11.00
Current price $9.50
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BARWALT

BARWALT Ultra Grouting Floor Sponges

High-Absorption Floor Sponges for Grout Cleanup
Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
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$6.12 - $18.54
$6.12 - $18.54
Current price $6.12
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BARWALT

BARWALT Ultralight Knee Pad Replacement Straps - 4 Pack

4-Piece Replacement Strap Set for Ultralight Knee Pads
Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
Original price $0.00
$6.07
$6.07 - $6.07
Current price $6.07
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Alpha

Alpha Sandpaper Discs

Waterproof Hook-and-Loop Discs for Wet or Dry Marble Sanding
Original price $21.40 - Original price $30.29
Original price $21.40
$21.40 - $30.29
$21.40 - $30.29
Current price $21.40
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BARWALT

BARWALT Ultralight Knee Pad Replacement Buttons - 8 Pack

8-Pack Replacement Buttons for KN-1 and KN-3 Knee Pads
Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
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$3.55
$3.55 - $3.55
Current price $3.55
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RUBI USA

RUBI DELTA Tile Leveling Clips

Tile Leveling Clips for RUBI DELTA Tile Wedges
Original price $10.41 - Original price $133.36
Original price $10.41
$10.41 - $133.36
$10.41 - $133.36
Current price $10.41
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Alpha

Alpha Diamond Hand Polishing Pads

Manual Polishing Pads for Stone, Glass, Tile, Concrete & Quartz
Original price $20.35 - Original price $145.22
Original price $20.35
$20.35 - $145.22
$20.35 - $145.22
Current price $20.35
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ProKnee

ProKnee SmartLock Plus Quick Release Buckle

Replacement Quick Release Buckle for ProKnee Knee Pads
Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
Original price $0.00
$4.88
$4.88 - $4.88
Current price $4.88
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Raimondi

Raimondi R.L.S. HD Tile Leveling Clips

Heavy-Duty Leveling Clips for 1/8" to 1/2" Thick Tile
Original price $21.65 - Original price $154.60
Original price $21.65
$21.65 - $154.60
$21.65 - $154.60
Current price $21.65
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Hydro-Blok

HYDRO-BLOK Corner Putty Knife

Disposable Sealant Tool for Inside Corner Joints
Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
Original price $0.00
$2.62
$2.62 - $2.62
Current price $2.62
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BARWALT

BARWALT Hollow Leave-In Tile Spacers

Hollow Grout-In Spacers for Faster Wall and Floor Tile Installation
Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
Original price $0.00
$7.71 - $9.72
$7.71 - $9.72
Current price $7.71
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Wedi

wedi Corner Putty Knife

90° Putty Knife for Applying wedi Joint Sealant
Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
Original price $0.00
$3.63
$3.63 - $3.63
Current price $3.63
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RUBI USA

RUBI Mortar Mixer Paddles

Steel Mixing Paddles for Mortar and Cement-Based Adhesives
Original price $16.83 - Original price $21.42
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Current price $16.83
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Alpha

Alpha PVA MS 4" Dry Polishing Discs

Flexible Marble Polishing Discs for Edges, Profiles and Contours
Original price $8.26 - Original price $64.96
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$8.26 - $64.96
$8.26 - $64.96
Current price $8.26
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RUBI USA

RUBI XL All Purpose Sponge

High-Absorption Sponge for Tile and Grout Cleanup
Original price $1.32 - Original price $1.32
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$1.32
$1.32 - $1.32
Current price $1.32
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Raimondi

Raimondi R.L.S. VITE Tile Leveling Clips

Threaded Leveling Clips for 1/32", 1/16" & 1/8" Tile Joints
Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
Original price $0.00
$9.64 - $194.24
$9.64 - $194.24
Current price $9.64
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Raimondi

Raimondi Grout Sponges

Grout Cleanup Sponges for Tile and Epoxy Grout
Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
Original price $0.00
$6.00 - $32.00
$6.00 - $32.00
Current price $6.00
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RUBI USA

RUBI RUBIFLEX SUPERPRO Notched Trowels

Notched Trowels for Tile Adhesive and Mortar
Original price $13.44 - Original price $13.84
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$13.44 - $13.84
$13.44 - $13.84
Current price $13.44
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Professional Tile Tools for Installation & Finishing

Tile Tools support the installation process from material preparation and setting through spacing, leveling, grouting, handling, grinding, polishing, and finishing. Professional tile tools include trowels, spacers, leveling systems, grouting tools, mixers, material handling equipment, knee pads, grinders, polishers, and related accessories for ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, glass, and large-format tile installations.

Tile Installation Tools for Setting & Grouting

Tiling Tools for Mixing, Setting & Leveling

Mixers and mixing paddles prepare compatible thinset mortar, grout, adhesives, and other installation materials, while tile trowels spread and shape setting materials for proper coverage. Tile spacers establish planned grout joint widths, and leveling systems help control the relative height of adjacent tile edges. Leveling systems can help reduce lippage, but they do not replace proper substrate preparation, mortar coverage, or installation technique.

Grouting Tools & Knee Protection

Grout floats, sponges, wash buckets, scrub products, and grout removal tools support application, joint filling, washing, and cleanup. Tool selection should account for the grout formulation and tile surface because application and cleanup requirements can vary. Knee pads and kneeling systems provide support and protection during floor-level setting, grouting, and preparation work.

Tile Handling Tools for Large-Format Installation

Professional Tile Installation Tools for Material Handling

Suction cups, tile transport systems, carriers, carts, and work tables help installers lift, move, position, and support compatible tile and stone. Large-format tile and porcelain panels can require specialized handling equipment because size, weight, thickness, and surface texture affect how materials can be safely supported and moved. Suction and transport equipment should be selected according to the material and manufacturer's specifications.

Tile Grinding, Polishing & Finishing Tools

Grinders, grinding discs, dust shrouds, polishers, diamond polishing pads, hand pads, backer pads, and adapters support compatible shaping, surface correction, edge refinement, and finishing. Accessory selection depends on the material and application, as porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, and engineered materials can require different abrasives, operating speeds, and wet or dry methods.

Choosing Tile Tools for the Installation

Choose tools according to the tile material, dimensions, weight, installation area, setting material, grout requirements, and stage of the project. Matching each tool to its specific task helps create an installation workflow suited to the materials and conditions rather than relying on one system or accessory for every application.

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.