Must-Have Tools for Tile Installation
Starting a tile installation business or working on tile installation works? You should be aware that these tasks are difficult, and can only be accomplished if you use the proper tools during the tile installation process.
We asked the professionals and leading tile installation companies about the best tools to use to finish these projects, and they provided input on the most common tools used by tile installers. Be sure to cross all of these things off your personal to-do list.
Manual Cutter
A manual cutter is one of the most important tile tools that you should have on hand. The manual cutter is used for diagonal or straight cuts and is easy to bring and use for almost any form of work. Look for cutters with extra guides to improve visibility when cutting and scoring.
When dealing with glass mosaics or tile, this is the tile method to use because it does not degrade the consistency of the glass surface and produces a clean, sharp cut. Keep in mind that you can still go technologically advanced with one of the best tile cutters on the block, an electric cutter.
Drill Bits
Making holes and drilling tiles necessitates accuracy and high-quality equipment. Drill bits are an essential tile installation tool that allows for precise drilling. Rubi Tools manufactures some excellent drill bits with lateral gaps that maximize drill bit cooling. These holes also aid in the removal of drilling residues following each drilling. Bear in mind that most drill bits are only good for 20-25 holes, so bear that in mind if your bit isn’t functioning correctly.
Tile Pincers
It is another useful and simple tile method. Tile nippers or pincers are tools that are used to widen holes in tiles and shape tile edges. Begin by scoring the tile with a tile cutter, and then fit the tile to the particular dimensions with nippers. For making circular designs on ceramic tiles, tile nippers are suggested. Some nippers are included in leveling kits, such as the one mentioned in the next step. Remember that using tile nippers is all about being precise and calm; moving too quickly can harm the tile.
Tile Level Installation Set
This is one of my personal favourites. The tile installation tool kit includes all of the small tools needed by a tile installer. Begin with tile strips, which are designed to ensure the width of the grout joint and are used in combination with fast caps, which distribute the tile mass.
The cap saves time spent on ensuring that all of the tiles are installed at the same level and height. Tile nippers are also included in the package to assist you in distributing and leveling the weight of the tile. Rubi Tools has a good leveling package.
Tile Mortar
A decent mortar mix will only be as good as the mortar mixer. Mortar mixers come with a range of speeds and motors and are attached with various types of paddles. Mortar mixers are excellent for blending cement adhesives, paints, resins, and other materials. The benefit of having a dependable mortar mixer is that it reduces the amount of air trapped in the mortar, increasing its strength. Make certain that the appropriate paddle is used in proportion to the amount of mix used.