Buying guides
Choose tile installation tools
Check the tile and project dimensions before choosing a tool or spare part.
Size a manual tile cutter for your layout
Measure the longest cut in the layout and check the tile material before comparing cutter models. A family name can cover several different capacities.
Read guide ↗Compare tile leveling clips, wedges and kits
Choose the clip from the actual tile thickness and planned joint. Then check the corresponding wedge, pliers and refill quantities.
Read guide ↗Compare trowel notches and grout float pads
Identify the setting material and grout requirements before selecting tools. The trowel profile shapes the mortar, and the float pad serves the grout joint.
Read guide ↗Choose nippers, spacers and layout tools
Start with the geometry you need to transfer or change. Then compare the tool’s working shape and the material it is designed to handle.
Read guide ↗Compare tile suction cups by surface and load
Verify the actual tile finish, dimensions and weight. Compare the suction cup’s documented surface conditions and working load before selecting a handling setup.
Read guide ↗Match a replacement scoring wheel to the cutter
Start with the cutter’s full model number and the maker’s parts list. Then compare the mount, wheel specifications and offer contents.
Read guide ↗Choose tools for mixing and spreading tile mortar
A mixing paddle and a notched trowel solve different problems. Choose the paddle for your batch and drill, then choose the blade for the tile and mortar system.
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