Articles by RUBI

Tiling or retiling your bathroom walls can be a great way to refresh a room or go for a new look or design. There are a myriad of tiles and materials you can use. You may choose to employ a professional to do the work, but in this blog we will take you through all you need to know on how to tile a bathroom if you fe...

Choosing and using a manual tile cutter can be a complicated task. Since a manual tile cutter is one of the fundamental tools in our daily work, in today’s how to tile blog, we want to help facilitate so that all tiling professionals who will have to face this decision sooner or later can make the best choice for th...

Experience has shown that professional tile installers often prefer manual cutters. The appeal lies in their cutting speed, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to work in a clean, comfortable environment. However, with the rise in tile formats and the increased hardness of materials like porcelain and stoneware, man...

The main objective of all the tools manufactured by RUBI is to facilitate professional's work when it comes to handling, cutting, and laying all types of tiles. To this end, RUBI applies over 70 years of experience in the sector to manufacturing tools, such as the tile levelling system, to make life easier for tile ...

The layout and design of your tiles can help to bring a whole room together. There are many different tile patterns and designs that you can follow, whether you want your pattern to be subtle or eye catching. In this article on how to tile, we'll take you through 5 ways to lay tile in patterns. 1. BRICK B...

In this blog on how to tile, we'll tell you everything you need to know about aperiodic tiling and how best to lay it to achieve a great finish!  WHAT IS APERIODIC TILING? Aperiodic tiling is a branch of mathematics concerned with tiles as units that form an irregular pattern. Aperiodic tiling cann...

When installing tiles or stone, it’s important you choose the right type and grout to complete the project. Grout is an essential part of the tile installation process. Choosing the right one can make a huge difference in the end result of your installation. It affects how it looks as well as how successfully i...

You’re searching for a new ‘look’ for your patio. Something modern & stylish that’s easy to maintain and deal with the varying weather conditions. You could consider 20mm porcelain tiles as an option for the outside of your home. It will give it a contemporary feel to your patio and is easy to maintain. In today...

Porcelain and ceramic tiles can often be confused with each other. They look alike and share the same colours and sizes but believe it or not, there are huge differences between them. With that, this How to Tile article, we are here to teach you all about how to cut porcelain tile and how to choose the best porcelai...

The kitchen is a very important room in our daily life, and can even become the centre of our home. So it deserves special attention to all of the details. Installing beautiful and original tiles can be a very interesting option to protect the wall and at the same time, decorate this space. In today’s how to tile bl...