Tips & Tricks

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...

The last step in most tile installation projects is the tile to carpet transition. It's a key aspect of the job when you learn how to tile. It’s the final touch that can give your work an elegant and thorough look. However, it’s also one of the things that can disrupt the flow of your tile installation project ...

You’re halfway through installing a 1200 x 600 mm porcelain slab when you reach a soil pipe, a recessed socket box or an awkward internal corner. Straight cuts are predictable. Irregular shapes are not. One wrong move, too much pressure or a slight vibration at the wrong moment, and the tile&nbsp...

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...

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...

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...

When you first learn how to tile, cement grout is often presented as the standard option for sealing your work. However, more tilers are now opting for epoxy grout for both indoor and outdoor projects. Epoxy grout is just one of several types available, but how does it differ from cement grout? In 2018, s...

When drilling into ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone, choosing the right drill bit is just as important as using the proper technique. RUBI has long been a leader in high-performance tile drilling solutions, offering a range of systems designed to maximise speed, durability, and precision. In this guide, we ex...

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 ...

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 ...