What is the best tile cutter? Should you opt for a manual tile cutter or an electric tile cutter? These are the two best tile cutting tools, but choosing the right one depends on the specific job at hand, the materials you’re cutting, and the space to work in. That’s why we’re going over how to choose the best tile ...

If you are planning a tiling job, its likely you’ll come across points in your project where you’ll need to cut your tile to fit along walls, around corners or household fixtures and appliances. Therefore, it’s essential to know how to tile and for this you will need to use a tile cutter.  Knowing ...

Once you’ve learned how to tile, you’ll need to know which tile removal tools are best for your work. Sounds counterintuitive, doesn’t it? However, a lot of tiling work starts by removing previously laid tiles. This could be because it’s been a few years since the tiles were laid and the customer wants a new look, o...

Did you know that the global drill bits market size was valued at $1,459.62 million in 2018? The industry is projected to reach $2,101.21 million by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% between 2021 and 2026. However, drilling tiles is something most people tend to shy away from when they start to learn how to...

Tile cutter vs wet saw? These are the two options you’ll face when you start learning how to tile. They are also the best tile cutting tools for tilers and landscapers alike. But which you should choose depends on the specific job at hand, the materials you’re cutting, and the space to work on. That’s why today, we’...

Are you getting ready to learn how to tile your bathroom this summer? You’re in great company. Research shows tile sales made up 13% of the $23 billion US flooring industry market in 2019, falling behind only resilient flooring (e.g., vinyl and linoleum) and carpet. Tile is popular due to being durabl...

You have probably heard the phrase rectified tile before, but you might not know exactly what it is. In this blog we will discuss what a rectified tile is, its characteristics and how to tile it. WHAT IS RECTIFIED TILE? The term rectified tile simply refers to a tile whose edges have been ground or sa...

When you learn how to tile, keeping up with the changes in the industry is vital. Throughout these changes, the tools used when tiling can also change. One of the most commonly used tools for laying ceramic tiles nowadays is the notched trowel. Changes are common to keep up with the advancements in the i...

Ceramic tiles are thin pieces made of clay, silica, dyes and other raw materials to make floors and wall tiles. The best-known types of ceramic tiles are stoneware tiles or porcelain stoneware. To know how to tile and install ceramic tiles correctly, we must know the material we are dealing with.  There...

The terms mortar and cement can be confusing when learning how to tile. Even for some professionals, it is sometimes difficult to explain the difference between mortar and cement. Many people tend to define both materials as substances that are used in construction to harden a surface or used as an adhe...