{"id":1441,"date":"2021-05-10T15:50:27","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T15:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/?p=1441"},"modified":"2022-05-10T21:07:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T19:07:52","slug":"tiling-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/tiling-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiling Tips: Best Tips and Tricks for Successful Tile Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the following article, you will find the<strong> best tiling tips and everything you need to know for a successful tile installation<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-76380e76-f381-4fec-819d-7175325ec8ed\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-76380e76-f381-4fec-819d-7175325ec8ed\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-76380e76-f381-4fec-819d-7175325ec8ed\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6786297\/76380e76-f381-4fec-819d-7175325ec8ed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-76380e76-f381-4fec-819d-7175325ec8ed\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6786297\/76380e76-f381-4fec-819d-7175325ec8ed.png\" alt=\"* Do you want to get the Leveling Systems guide? Click here and download it  for free.\"><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6786297, '76380e76-f381-4fec-819d-7175325ec8ed', {\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12 Top tiling tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We will discuss<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;some of&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">our<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">top tips to think about when starting your tiling project to leave you with all your boxes ticked and hopefully less&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hick-ups<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;along the way.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Check and then double check your measurements<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/alicatar-una-pared-a-media-altura-1.jpg\" alt=\"tiling tips \" class=\"wp-image-1443\" width=\"384\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/alicatar-una-pared-a-media-altura-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/alicatar-una-pared-a-media-altura-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All too often we\u2019ve been&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in this<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;position<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. We\u2019ve<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;measured the space<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;where we need to tile<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <strong>marked it<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>&nbsp;and made the cut<\/strong>, only to fin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;when we\u2019ve gone to&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lay&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tile<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2026 it\u2019s the wrong measurement.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Particularly on the first cut, once you\u2019ve made your measurement and are working it out on the tile, <strong>make sur<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>e to double check your measurements to ensure there\u2019s no errors<\/strong>. It\u2019ll save you a wasted tile &amp;&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">some choice words.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Check where your cuts are going to be<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Image_1-300x300-1.jpeg\" alt=\"tiling tips \" class=\"wp-image-1444\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Image_1-300x300-1.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Image_1-300x300-1-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you\u2019re&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mapping out the plan of your tiling installation, <strong>always make sure&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>to plan where your cuts are going to be<\/strong>.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you don\u2019t plan ahead, you may end up with slither cuts at your edges.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>This can be done by dry laying<\/strong><\/span><strong>&nbsp;a row<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>&nbsp;your tile to see where the cuts will be needed<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By planning ahead,<strong> you can&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><strong>make sure your last tile doesn\u2019t need to be cut by more than half&nbsp;or require a thin cut to finish<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f it does<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;you can shift your starting point to allow your tiles to end with even cut tiles that&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wont<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;stick out<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, leaving you with a much cleaner finish.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Always follow<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the instructions on the bag when mixing adhesives and grouts<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/26965-mezclador-rubimix-e-10-energy-220-240v-1-a-rubiok-1-768x703-1.jpg\" alt=\"tiling tips \" class=\"wp-image-1445\" width=\"384\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/26965-mezclador-rubimix-e-10-energy-220-240v-1-a-rubiok-1-768x703-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/26965-mezclador-rubimix-e-10-energy-220-240v-1-a-rubiok-1-768x703-1-300x275.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The best advice to give when mixing adhesive<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s and grouts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is to<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>read the instructions<\/strong> the manufacturers put on the bag.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are several different types of adhesive<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;and grout,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;and brands that will all have varied instructions and measurements to follow to achieve the perfect consistency and bond for their adhesive.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Follow the instructions printed on the bag and continue to <strong>mix<\/strong><\/span><strong>&nbsp;both&nbsp;your adhesive&nbsp;and grout&nbsp;until&nbsp;fully combined&nbsp;and&nbsp;the right<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>&nbsp;consistency<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You want to be able to&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">apply the mix to the wall without dropping too much, while still being workable enough that you can manipulate the tiles a little after applying them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Use tile levelling systems even on wall tiles larger than 300x300mm<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/35964-kit-cyclone-l-s-1-5-mm-100-c-300-b-1-a-rubi-1-v2.jpg\" alt=\"tiling tips \"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any tile larger than 300x300mm is considered&nbsp;<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">large format<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Therefore,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;if you\u2019re working with large format tiles, <strong>it\u2019s important to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/categories\/leveling-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">levelling system<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using a levelling system <strong>will help you&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>remove the differences in level &amp; tile lippage<\/strong> that can commonly&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">arise<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">between large format tiles<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;and prevent further issues occurring over time<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adding clips between your tiles and a wedge to&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">apply sufficient pressure between the tiles will help prevent lippage and&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">easily&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">leave you with a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;flat surface.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-cb70da46-ecc6-487f-99e0-1a9d87d8bf7c\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-cb70da46-ecc6-487f-99e0-1a9d87d8bf7c\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-cb70da46-ecc6-487f-99e0-1a9d87d8bf7c\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6786297\/cb70da46-ecc6-487f-99e0-1a9d87d8bf7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-cb70da46-ecc6-487f-99e0-1a9d87d8bf7c\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6786297\/cb70da46-ecc6-487f-99e0-1a9d87d8bf7c.png\" alt=\"New call-to-action\" width=\"1200\" height=\"191\"><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6786297, 'cb70da46-ecc6-487f-99e0-1a9d87d8bf7c', {\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Use a self-leveller on the floor if you have electric underfloor heating<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tiling over underfloor heating can bring up a number of issues<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><strong>We recommend using a self-levelling compound when tiling&nbsp;<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>over underfloor heating as this will drastically reduce the risk of any damage caused to the cables<\/strong> when laying floor tiles.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using a self-levelling compound will help to <strong>protect your wires<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>and avoid any potential damage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;when trowelling the&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">adhesive.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is also beneficial if you want&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">must<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">replace the tiles<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you have a much lower cha<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nc<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e of damaging the system when bringing the tiles up as it\u2019s&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">separately enclosed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6. Make sure you have the right trims (<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">i.e.<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> tile to carpet or tile to laminate) before starting<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"213\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Imagen1.png\" alt=\"how to fit tile trim\" class=\"wp-image-1435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Imagen1.png 213w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Imagen1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Making a transition between&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">different materials such as tile to carpet, can be a great&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">way to update your space with a new and different<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;texture.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>There are a number of different transitional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-fit-tile-trim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">options and trims<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;to choose from<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;that will help make a smooth transition onto your other surface<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u2019re<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;looking to make a transition from&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tile to carpet<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">its easy to&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">see this as an easy enough job.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One of the key&nbsp;issues that make the transition from tile to carpet so prone to mistakes is&nbsp;<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>thinking ahead to laying your tile.<\/strong> Rem<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ember, you need to consider&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;adhesive<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;and how you will fit your trim<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;when&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">selecting the right size&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">install.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Often, when using trims for the transition, you are tiling onto the trim to&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">loc<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">k&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it in place with your&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tiles<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><strong>We&nbsp;also&nbsp;recommend choosing a trim that is one size&nbsp;bigger&nbsp;<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>than your tile<\/strong>; this will account for the adhesive&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">added and thus ensure the tile&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fits in the trim once the adhesive and tile has been laid.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7. Always try to remove sinks and lift toilets to avoid wasteful cutting<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cera\u0301mica-ban\u0303o-alicatado-media-altura-1.jpg\" alt=\"tiling tips \"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tiling around a toilet base may seem like a more efficient and easier solution&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at the time, but we assure you this can prove to be a lot more hassle than it\u2019s worth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> For one, <strong>you will need to make sure your measur<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>ements around both your toilet and sink are perfect before cutting your tile<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as well as&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">siliconi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ng<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">around the line where the tile meets the toilet in order to give a seamless transition look and avoid ugly looking cuts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This also becomes a <strong>greater hassle if&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><strong>in the future you need to&nbsp;replace<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;or ever plan to update&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your toilet<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;with a new style, as the tile has been cut to fit that exact shape.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We suggest&nbsp;<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>removing your toilet and sink<\/strong>, around tiling around the flange&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">so your toilet sits over a full tile. This will not only save you the hassle down the line, but <strong>will leave you with a much cleaner finish<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8. Ensure you have the right trowel sizes for the tiles.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/There-is-no-standard-tile-trowel-size-768x452-1.jpg\" alt=\"tiling tips \" class=\"wp-image-1449\" width=\"384\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/There-is-no-standard-tile-trowel-size-768x452-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/There-is-no-standard-tile-trowel-size-768x452-1-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Always make sure before&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">beginning to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/categories\/brick-trowels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trowel<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>you are using the right trowel sizes for the tiles you are laying<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/trowel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The trowel size<\/a><\/strong> determines <strong>how much adhesive to put on the surface<\/strong> as well as how thick the bed of adhesive will be under the tile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a general rule<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<strong>the smaller the size of the tile, the smaller the trowel&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><strong>size or the larger the tile, the bigger the trowel&nbsp;notch size you will want<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9. Don\u2019t scrub the grout too soon! <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Limpieza-de-baldosas-1.jpg\" alt=\"tiling tips \"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another tip for when it comes to cleaning your grout lines, <strong>is to let the grout harden slightly<\/strong> before you clean off the excess. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In doing this, <strong>you will avoid any dripping grout joints<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which will spoil your finish. Make sure to not let the grout go dry or harden too much&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as it will be a lot harder to clean off.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s always easier <strong>to work in small sections at a time<\/strong>, to avoid this issue arising.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10. Change the water regularly when <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cleaning the grout off<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Imagen1-limpiar-1.png\" alt=\"tiling tips \"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">top tip that may seem obvious is to <strong>make sure you regularly change the water in your bucket<\/strong> when&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cleaning your grout lines.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By doing this you ensure that you\u2019re properly cleaning the surface and <strong>don\u2019t risk spreading grout residue<\/strong> on your newly laid tiles.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">11. W<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">atch professional online tutorials&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">if needed<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another easy tip to follow if you\u2019re ever not sure&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is to simply watch a professional online tutorial where possible to <strong>make sure you\u2019re doing it right<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RUBI&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">host a number of different product demos and tutorials on our YouTube page. You can check them out&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/ClubRubi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">here<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">12. Choosing the right machine for your job<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image3_14.jpg\" alt=\"tiling tips \"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When choosing the right&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">machine to cut tiles, whether you\u2019re using a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/categories\/manual-cutters-for-ceramic-tiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">manual cutter<\/a><\/strong> to score and snap tiles or a wet saw, <strong>make sure that you<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>&nbsp;select the right machine that is suitable to cut the type of material you\u2019re tiling with<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s also important when making, if you are going with a manual cutter, <strong>be sure to select the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/categories\/scoring-wheels-for-manual-cutters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scoring wheel<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. With the growing presence and popularity of large format&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tiles such as porcelain, you will need to choose a scoring wheel <strong>that<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>&nbsp;work with these tougher materials<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>For<\/strong><\/span><strong> hard materials such as&nbsp;porcelain&nbsp;tiles, we recommend using the&nbsp;RUBI Extreme Scoring Wheel<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which is specifically designed to suffer less wear during use<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;and combat the hardness<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;and thickness of these types of material<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We hope you found these tiling tips useful!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-f1c7e11a-3d4e-4332-bea4-cf7a5c678e34\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-f1c7e11a-3d4e-4332-bea4-cf7a5c678e34\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-f1c7e11a-3d4e-4332-bea4-cf7a5c678e34\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6786297\/f1c7e11a-3d4e-4332-bea4-cf7a5c678e34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-f1c7e11a-3d4e-4332-bea4-cf7a5c678e34\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6786297\/f1c7e11a-3d4e-4332-bea4-cf7a5c678e34.png\" alt=\"New call-to-action\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\"><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6786297, 'f1c7e11a-3d4e-4332-bea4-cf7a5c678e34', {\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the following article, you will find the best tiling tips and everything you need to know for a successful tile installation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12 Top tiling tips We will discuss&nbsp;some of&nbsp;our&nbsp;top tips to think about when starting your tiling project to leave you with all your boxes ticked and hopefully less&nbsp;hick-ups&nbsp;along the way.&nbsp; 1. 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