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  • Different types of grout floats: how to choose the right one for professional results

    Professional using a plastic pointed grout float on the wall.
    Finishing a tiling job doesn’t end once the tiles are set. Precise grouting is what separates an average project from a professional-grade result. One easily overlooked choice? The grout float. Pick the right one and you’ll work faster, protect the tile surface and achieve durable and uniform joints. Why ...
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  • The RUBI ECD Grinder Blade

    Professional using the ECD grinder blade
    Porcelain tiles are a beautiful, durable choice for floors and walls, but their hardness makes them notoriously challenging to cut. Standard diamond blades often chip, burn, or wear out quickly, leading to frustration and wasted material. Fortunately, tools designed specifically for this tough material can make all ...
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  • Master the Cut: Slicing 20mm Porcelain with the RUBI DL-125

    Porcelain tiles, especially the 20mm variety, are a top choice for patios, pathways, and heavy-duty indoor spaces. They’re strong, water-resistant, and beautiful. But their hardness makes them tricky to cut without the right tools. Enter the RUBI DL-125. This compact wet saw is built to handle tough porcelain wit...
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  • How many plain tiles per Metre Squared? A guide to Tile Coverage and Calculation

    How many tiles per metre squared?
    When learning how to tile, one of the most crucial steps is determining how many tiles you'll need to cover the required area. Underestimating can lead to delays, while overestimating can be costly. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to find out how many plain tiles per metre squared are needed for a tiling p...
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  • How to Tile a Bathtub: Tips for a Fresh Look

    how to tile a bathtub
    Tiling a bathtub is a practical and stylish way to refresh your bathroom while protecting surfaces from water damage. Whether you’re a seasoned tiling professional or taking on your first project, a systematic approach ensures a flawless finish. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to tile a bathtub, focusing o...
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  • 7 Easy Steps for Drilling Into Tile

    It's always useful to know how to drill through tile perfectly, even if you’ve completed successful tiling projects in the past. If the design is exquisite, the tiles are perfectly cut, and everything lays evenly, it’s quite the piece of art, but your job is not finished yet. Now comes the part that could ...
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  • Floor Tile Adhesive: Best Type for Each Case

    Mixing floor tile adhesive
    You’ve put in the time to learn how to tile and now you’re getting your own jobs. But which floor tile adhesive is the best to use for the job you've got? Your worst nightmare would be if your client calls you after two months to say the tiles you've laid have warped, cracked, curled, or moved. Where did it go wrong...
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  • How to Use a Tile Levelling System

    tile levelling system
    The main objective of all the tools manufactured by RUBI is to facilitate professional's work when it comes to handling, cutting, and laying all types of tiles. To this end, RUBI applies over 70 years of experience in the sector to manufacturing tools, such as the tile levelling system, to make life easier for tile ...
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  • How to Lay Patio Slabs: A Guide for Pros

    how to lay patio slabs
    Do you know how to lay patio slabs? For many this is a very ambiguous topic. For others, it’s like water off a duck’s back. Whether you’re just learning how to tile for outdoor projects or you’re a seasoned professional, let’s remind ourselves of some important tasks to do so you avoid potential problems. When it...
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  • Bathroom Tiles Design: The Best Styles to Use

    Coloured grout bathroom tile designs
    Bathrooms are one of the most popular home renovation projects that tiling professionals take on throughout the year. Whether you’re just learning how to tile or are a tiling veteran, this type of project is one that will always appear in your calendar. Therefore, keeping up to date with tiling trends in this area o...
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