With the coronavirus pandemic forcing many of us to stay at home, it's no wonder that we've started renovating our spaces. The home improvement boom seems like it's here to stay, and as such, many of us have turned to larger projects. Unfortunately, kitchen and bathroom remodels are much more involved projects and r...

It only takes about 15 minutes for grout to begin drying on the surface of a tile installation. With such a short window, it's no wonder you might be wondering how to remove grout from tile. When you're installing tiles in your home, you want the best, smoothest outcome possible. That's why you take care to apply...

A true professional is always looking to improve his craft. So learn everything you need to know from the pros at RUBI about tile installation. Each step is laid out so that anybody from a DIYer to a seasoned veteran installer can learn something. INDEX 1. How to Lay Tile 2. Tiling Tools 3. Ho...

Summer is a great time for getting home improvement projects like tile installations. Maybe you've been itching to update your kitchen. Perhaps one of your bathrooms could use a facelift. If one of these is the case, then you definitely want to be looking at installing some new tile. This can give your home a more m...

Before you begin setting tile, decide which tile trowel to use. What should be the right size? Should I use a U-notched or a squared-notched trowel? Those are common questions you must ask yourself before starting your installation project. Basically, there is not a standard trowel size for tile installation, since ...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are close to 40,000 tile and stone setters in the United States. However, many people still do not know how to tile around corners, which is important for many tile installations. Do you want to learn more about the steps to tiling around corners? Would you like to ...

It helpful to know how to drill through tile if you're going to complete a successful tile installation project. The design may be exquisite, the tiles perfectly cut, and everything laid evenly. But, your job is not finished yet. Now comes the part that could potentially damage your hard work: drilling a hole throug...

Precision is the goal when you want your new tile installation to look amazing. If you're getting started on a new flooring job and vying for a gorgeous uniformity and a high-end look, your biggest friend can be found in the tiniest piece of plastic — the tile spacer. It goes underappreciated by DIYers a...

Cutting straight lines into tile is as easy as cutting into cake—especially when you use a proper RUBI Tools electric tile saw with a diamond blade of good quality. But what about cutting curves for your tile installation?  If you're tiling a bathroom, then it's inevitable that you'll need to make curved cuts a...

As a pro tile installer, tile lippage is one of the worst things to happen to you. A slightly uneven floor or material problem can compromise the entire project of tile installation if you’re not careful. One of the most common mistakes contractors and DIYers make is not using a tile leveling system to prevent tile ...