Tips & Tricks

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. ...

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...

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...

Every herringbone floor reveals even the smallest variation because each angled cut influences the next joint. A chipped corner stands out immediately once the pattern closes. Dense porcelain and larger-format tiles place greater stress on the break line, so repeated diagonal cuts can drift, crack, or lose a sharp e...

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...