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  • How to Maintain and Align Your Wet Tile Saw for Precision Cuts

    A wet tile saw can deliver extremely clean, accurate cuts, but only when the machine is setup correctly square, the blade is in good condition, and the water system is doing its job properly. When cuts start to wander, chip more than usual or need correcting after every pass, the cause is rarely just one thing. On s...
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  • The Specialist’s Guide to Crafting Minimalist Shower Niches

    Minimalist shower niches look effortless when they are done well. In reality, they are one of the easiest details in a bathroom to get wrong. A niche can be perfectly waterproof and still look poor if the tile joints do not line through, the returns are unequal, or the internal corners are chipped and overworked. ...
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  • Movement joints and grout selection: Ensuring long-term stability in porcelain

    Close up of a movement joint set under tiles.
    Porcelain floors fail when movement is trapped and stress is forced into rigid joints. Cracking, tenting and debonding usually start at restrained edges , long runs or poorly prepared transitions rather than in the tile itself. RUBI supports a more controlled approach to tiling movement joints, combining correct joi...
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  • Intricate Tile Cuts: How to Cut Complex Shapes

    Tiler cutting a shape in the middle of the tile.
    Complex tile cuts rarely fail on the straight section. They usually fail at the internal corner, around pipe entries and on short returns, where vibration, poor support or the wrong blade can crack the tile before the shape is finished. Dense porcelain and visible edges need tighter control over marking, pressure an...
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  • The Tool That Changed the Trade: A 75-Year Look at the Origins of the Manual Tile Cutter

    Two individuals creating manual tile cutters.
    For many specialist tilers, a manual cutter is not just another tool in the van. It is the point where planning meets execution: the moment a tile is marked, scored and separated cleanly without slowing the job down. That kind of reliability feels normal today, but it was not always part of the trade. Seventy-fiv...
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  • Understanding tile levelling systems: types, pros, cons, and how to choose 

    Close up of Cyclone Levelling System.
    You lay the first few tiles and everything looks flat. By the third row, one edge sits half a millimetre proud. On a polished porcelain floor, that tiny step catches the light immediately. Lippage is not just cosmetic, it becomes a call-back risk. This is where choosing the best tile&nb...
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  • A Professional Guide to RUBI Wet & Dry Blades: Understanding the Colour System

    Professional using a DISCO DIAMANTE RSQ 115 SUPER PRO
    When it comes to precision cutting in the tiling and construction industry, choosing the right blade is just as important as choosing the right tool. RUBI, one of the most trusted names in cutting solutions, simplifies this process with a clear, colour-coded system for their wet and dry diamond blades. Each colour r...
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  • What Makes the RUBI TK Better Than the RUBI TP Range

    TP and TK range comparison
    Tile cutting is one of the most demanding aspects of tiling. Professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike need tools that combine accuracy, durability, and ease of use. RUBI has long been a trusted name in this field, with ranges like the TP earning a reputation for reliability. However, the RUBI TK range has raised the ...
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  • Introducing the RUBI Retractable Worktable: Compact Strength for Professional Tasks

    Professional using the retractable worktable.
    In the world of professional tiling, construction, and on‑site fabrication, workspace flexibility and load capacity are key. That’s where the RUBI Retractable Worktable comes into play—a compact, portable workbench engineered to support heavy loads without compromising ease of transport or setup. Two Size...
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  • Understanding the Differences in RUBI Blades: Speed, Finish, and the Importance of Diamond Maintenance

    A blade in use.
    For professionals in the tiling, masonry, and construction industries, choosing the right blade is only part of the equation. The performance, speed, and finish of your cuts depend not only on blade type but also on maintaining the diamonds correctly. RUBI offers a wide range of blades—each engineered for a specific...
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