TLE

The choice of ___________ depends on the size of tiles. The larger the tile, the larger the size o the notch on the trowel due to the required mortar specifications.

Notched Trowels

Notched Margin Trowel

Square Notched Trowel

V-notched Trowel

Necessary when applying tiles. It is used to make sure that the proper depth of setting material to the surface is applied.

Notched Margin Trowel

Square Notched Trowel

V-notched Trowel

Grout Float

Used for installing tile on floors, this is used for installing 16" square or less tiles.

Square Notched Trowel

Notched Margin Trowel

V-notched Trowel

Grout Float

Used for installing tiles on wall. This trowel lays down less mortar, perfect for wall applications.

V-notched Trowel

Grout Float

Square Notched Trowel

Notched Margin Trowel

Tile must be cut to fit against walls, tubs, toilets, electrical outlets and others spaces that need to be tilled, and also to cut holes in a tile to fit plumning fixtures.

Cutting tools

Notched Trowel

Saw

Cuter

Utilizes a special carbide blade.It usually has diamond dusted on the edge of it.

Wet Tile Saw

Rotozip

Tile Scorer

Tile Nipper

Produces a range of spiral saw systems for making precise cuts in variety of surfaces and materials from drywall to ceramic tile.

Rotozip

Tile Scorer

Tile NIpper

Diamond Hole Saw Cutter

This kind of hand tool with hardened metal wheel scores the glazed surface of the tile, then with applied pressure, cuts it.

Tile Scorer

Tile Nipper

Diamond Hole Saw Cutter

Snap Cutter

Are similar to small pairs of pincers, with part of the width of the tool removed so that they can fit into small holes.

Tile Nipper

Tile Scorer

Rotozip

Snap Cutter

Used to cut holes on plumbing fixtures.

Diamond Holes Saw Cutter

Snap Cutter

Tile Nipper

Tile Scorer

A simple handheld glass cutter capable of scoring smooth surface glazes, allowing the tile to be snapped.

Snap Cutter

Tile Nipper

Tile Scorer

Rotozip

Suitable for walls, bathroom walls and floors.

Group I

Group II

Group III

Group IV & V

Are generally used in house areas like the living room and bedroom.

Group I

Group II

Group III

Group IV & V

Are for counter tops, walls, and floors.

Group I

Group II

Group III

Group IV & V

Are extra durable tiles made for commercial buildings, factories, malls and other public places.

Group I

Group II

Group III

Group IV & V

Are remarkably durable tiles as they are forged in flames.

Porcelain Tiles

Ceramic Tiles

Roof Tiles

Outdoor Tiles

Are made from a mixture of natural clay heated in kilns at high temperatures, producing hard bisque.

Ceramic Tiles

Porcelain Tiles

Outdoor Tiles

Granite

Is one of the most durable, long lasting roofing material available.

Roof Tiles

Granite

Pencil Tiles

Ceramic Tiles

Are used in walkways, stepping stones, patios, walls, mantels, and sides of swimming pool.

Outdoor Tiles

Granite

Pencil Tiles

Glass Tiles

Are best to use for bathroom or kitchen.

Granite

Glass Tiles

Porcelain Tiles

Ceramic Tiles

Are used as a finishing piece when ending the tile on back splashes of bathroom walls.

Pencil Tiles

Granite

Tile Trim

V-cap Tiles

Is translucent or transparent. Usually they come in white so as not to affect the entrance of light in the house.

Granite

Glass Tiles

Ceramic Tiles

Porcelain Tiles

Provides walls, floors and counter tops with finished edges and conceals rough or poorly glazed tiles.

Tile Trim

V-cap Tiles

Are used to finish the front edge of tile counter tops and vanity tops.

V-cap Tiles

Tile Trim

Is a material used as a sealant for plumbing or as seal when waterproofing a foundation wall.

Mastic or Adhesive

Grout

Is a soft and pliable construction material that fills the gaps between tiles after they are set on the surfaces.

Mastic or Ashesive

Grout

Are used for crapping off undesirable coatings such as rust, scale, and adhesives.

Tile stripper

Tile Sponge

Contains water and aid filling and cleaning grout.

Bucket

Tile stripper

Used for marking lines between two points and intersecting lines to facilitate tile layout.

Tape measure

Chalkline

Used for taking the linear measurements of the area needing to be tiled for easy estimation of the number of tiles needed.

Tape measure

Chalkline

Are made specifically for cleaning grout.

Tile stripper

Tile sponge

This is used for grouting, together with the tile sponge and bucket.

Float knife

Tile Stripper

Refers to a specific long-armed square that has additional uses for measurement, especially of angles, as well as simple right angles.

Steel square

Ruler

Is a woodworking or a metal-working tool.

Try square

Steel square

A wooden rule is generally 2 m or 6 ft long, folded zigzag fashion in 15 cm or 6 in length.

Zigzag rule

Pull push rule

A flexible steel rule coils into a case when not in use.

Pull push rule

Tape rule

Is a flexible form or ruler.

Tape rule

Pull push

Is an instrument used in geometry, technical drawing, and engineering/ building.

Tape rule

Foot rule

Accurately measures length, radius, or cimcumference.

Foot rule

Meter stick

Calibrated rule

Is like a yard stick.

Meter stick

Calibrated rule

Tape measure

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