Tile tool

Nowadays, the choice of auxiliary devices and construction tools is quite large, so it is very simple to achieve the desired result. The quality of the lining of the material and the time spent on this procedure depend on how correctly the tool will be selected. That is why the selection of a suitable tool should be done as carefully as possible. The main thing here is not to overdo it, because extra devices are also useless, because they can duplicate the functions of existing devices. In this article, we will figure out how to choose the right tool for laying tiles, because without this procedure, not a single repair is complete.

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The main tools for mounting tiles

All the necessary tools for laying tiles on the floor are being prepared today, as they were many years ago - nothing in this procedure has changed. Only a common set added a few modern devices.

To prepare for the installation of tiles, stock up with the following tools:

• Building level.
• Manual tile cutter.
• Sutured crosses.
• Spatula.
• Comb spatula.
• Construction mixer.
• With a mallet.
• Needle roller.
• Devices for cutting tiles.
• Hand chisel.
• Hammer drill with chisel.
• Angle grinder.

Important! It is better to prepare in several stages in order to structure the work and decide which tools to buy and which ones you don’t need at all.

Surface preparation often involves dismantling old coatings and leveling the base, which must be taken into account. We determined the general list of tools, it remains to figure out what devices are needed for specific procedures, and how to choose them correctly.

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What leveling tools are needed?

As we have previously indicated, laying tile material in most cases involves manipulations related to leveling. The fact is that if you ignore this stage, then you will have to spend a huge amount of glue. And the quality of the finish as a whole will suffer as a result - this will affect both the aesthetics of the coating and its strength.

At this stage, you will need:

• Putty knife for applying plaster and leveling the surface.
• Level for laying tiles to check the evenness of the floor.
• A plumb line that will allow you to identify or exclude any deviations vertically.
• The rule.

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Comb selection

It would seem that this is the most common tool, but it can have teeth of different shapes, which leads many buyers to a dead end. For example:

• To obtain ridges ranging in size from 6 to 12 mm, it is recommended to use devices with square teeth. This thickness provides smooth tracks, they do not fall. Such a comb can be used to apply synthetic adhesive mixtures that have a high degree of flowability.
• Such a tool can also have semicircular teeth. It is often used to apply elastic adhesives, while their thickness does not exceed 4 mm. Using this comb, you can lay PVC tiles.

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Spatula selection

Installation is carried out with the help of a whole set of spatulas, there should be several of them, including:

• Rubber. It is used for applying to the grout seams at the final stage.
• Toothed. This tool is necessary to form grooves on the surface of the tile, which improve the quality of the masonry, allow you to even out the layer of mounting mixture.
• Straight. Such spatulas are compact in size and use them to collect the mixture from the container. With their help, glue is applied to the edges of the tile, wall or floor.

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What kind of cutting tools are useful?

In general, we have already told you what tools are needed for laying tiles, but each stage has its own characteristics, according to which the standard set can be slightly supplemented or modified.

Cutting occurs using:

• Manual tile cutter.
• Glass cutter.
• Grinders.
• Drills with nozzles for ceramics, glass, concrete.

Important! Manual models allow you to cut materials using a diamond cutter on rollers or bearings. Electric models have more features - they allow you to cut tiles with a diamond blade faster and better.

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How can I fit the tile?

Gathering all the necessary tools for installing tile, be sure to prepare:

• Rubber mallet. The position of the products can be adjusted using a rubber mallet supplemented with a wooden block. These elements allow you to tap the tiles on top and on the sides.
• Level.
• Leveling system. It is intended for large elements, includes a set of struts and wedges, it is used for horizontal planes.

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What tools are grouted?

At the final stage of laying the tiles, you will also need a whole set of devices:

• Sponge for grouting.
• Rubber spatula.
• Paint roller.
• Clean rags.
• Bucket.
• Plywood.
• Stitching.

The process itself is divided into several stages. The grout is mixed first, then the solution is left to saturate, it is mixed again and applied. In the end, the surplus is removed.

Important! It is better to mix the solution manually, because the use of an electric mixer increases the risk of air bubbles entering it.

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The modern market is simply overwhelmed with a variety of finishing materials for every purse and taste, but ceramics is still the most popular solution for finishing floors and walls. Over the years, she does not lose her appearance. And if you decide to independently update your home with the help of such material, then first of all, read what you need to lay the tiles, and stock up on everything you need on the list.