Tile laying

Tools for laying tiles

With the right tools and a little skill, even tiling is not rocket science for non-professionals. We have summarized the basic equipment you need for you in an overview.

Grout sealant and sponge

The same work is done on the wall with the joint sealant . Finally, the joint is smoothed and roughly cleaned with the sponge board . They are available in various sizes with different sponges.

Pliers, trowel and file

The tiles then do not need to be marked out individually. With the parrot-beak pliers, small pieces are nibbled out of the tile for tight recesses and corners. If you want to break off tile strips with the crowbar , they must be marked with a   The tile cutter should be scored beforehand. The adhesive or grout is applied, smoothed, and textured with a trowel . The steel wheel of the tile nippers scores the tile, which is then broken and held with the jaws of the pliers. On the floor, the grout is spread and worked in with a rubber squeegee on a long handle.

Tile hole cutter and rubber hammer

Circular holes of different diameters are cut into the tile with the tile hole cutter. The floor and base tiles are gently tapped with the rubber hammer .