Articles by Emily

Knowing how to work with natural stone tiles is a key part of learning how to tile. Natural stone tiles are a material that will never go out of style. Their robustness, uniqueness, and natural beauty is something that appeals to many people. But how do you work with them? Do you need to prepare for working with ...

Here at RUBI, we consider tiling to be an art form. The intricate work associated with learning how to tile is taxing, but creating something completely unique is a key draw for many to the career path. In this blog we will discuss how to use textured tiles in modern design so that you can keep wowing your customers...

Patios are one of the outdoor living spaces that add the most value to your home. But before you can start setting up your furniture, water features, or fire pits, you need to learn how to tile outdoors first. Deciding on the right type of outdoor tile can be a daunting process if you don’t know what you s...

Once you learn how to tile, you realise that not all tile installations are the same. Some jobs can take days, even weeks to complete. If you have tricky corners to tile, it’s even harder.  Outside corner tiling produces its own problems too, such as how to hide the cut edges. Deciding how to tackle these issue...

You’ve put in the time to learn how to tile and now you’re getting your own jobs. But which floor tile adhesive is the best to use for the job you've got? Your worst nightmare would be if your client calls you after two months to say the tiles you've laid have warped, cracked, curled, or moved. Where did it go wrong...

Are you considering adding tiles to your bathroom? Smart thinking. When added to your kitchen or bathroom, tile can drastically increase your home’s value. If you install tile flooring yourself, your ROI can surpass 100%. How do you tile inside corners, though? Let’s explore how to tile insi...

When you first learn how to tile, you will probably have been introduced to cement grout as a standard to use in your work. But more tilers are turning to epoxy grout for indoor and outdoor home tile sealing. Epoxy grout is one of the many types of grout available to tilers, but how is it different from cement? ...

So, after weeks of procrastinating, you decided to learn how to tile. Of course, you also bought all the tiling tools needed for the job. Or so you thought. After stepping back and admiring your work you realise something is off. Your tile isn’t level. It’s because you didn’t use a tile levelling system. Read why...

Working in the construction industry is a secure career choice for many but it can be hard to know where to start. That's why, in this article, we want to talk about the many tiling courses available to learn how to tile and kickstart your career.There are a lot of different industries within the construction sector...

Whether you’ve known how to tile for many years or if you’re still new to tiling, it’s evident that large format tile is becoming increasingly popular. There are a lot of benefits to working with large format tile, especially if you have the experience needed to handle this format of tile. However, without the pr...