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59% of homeowners plan to remodel or update their properties this year with bathrooms and kitchens topping the list of spaces to get a makeover. The right kitchen or bath remodel can even increase the value of your home.    One quick and cost-effective home improvement project is to add a new backsplash. It enhan...

There is no shortage of tile saw products out there. From small, DIY hand cutters, to large industrial tile saws, you’ve got plenty of options. Whether you’re a seasoned tiler, or you’re just getting started with your first project of tile installation, you may be wondering which one to choose.In this article, we’ll...

Dust seems to be a package deal when it comes to tile cutting, doesn't it? Even with all the professional tile tools you have in your arsenal, you still don’t seem to keep the amount of dust you create during a project under control. And, although you’ve got accustomed to it, dust can be extremely dangerous. Zero du...

New year, new renovation projects! If 2018 is finally the year to upgrade your services and include new tiles in the range of options you offer to your customers, well, you couldn’t have picked a better year to start. Current tile trends that are in right now aren’t just chic and stylish options that can replace dul...

In recent years, the growing implementation of safety standards has increased the usage of the so-called "personal protective equipment" (PPE). But, do you know your options? Although there are no mandatory safety products to use while laying ceramic tiles, most construction jobs require personal protective equipme...

After the installation of ceramic materials, you should take additional measures to improve their appearance and conservation. Although nowadays ceramic materials are increasingly technical and of higher quality, there are some useful products available to improve and conserve this type of materials on walls, floors...

How many times have you heard or read about ergonomic tools for tile installation? But, do you know what they really mean? According to the Oxford English Dictionary, ergonomics is "the scientific study of the efficiency of man in his working environment." Therefore, when referring to ergonomic tools, what we are r...

RUBI applied its industry experience to redesign the STAR tile cutters, which are among the most acclaimed light manual cutters. [caption id="attachment_1473" align="aligncenter" width="640"] STAR tile cutters[/caption] The range of STAR cutters for ceramic tiles has been very successful since its first launch. This...

Why are they necessary They are needed because all tiles expand and contract with temperature and moisture changes. In almost every case the substrate will move differently to the covering material. The larger the tile field, the more it will expand and contract, and be vulnerable to failure. In 95 per cent of today...

In recent months have proliferated under thick ceramic and large format. These new materials generically called "Slim" are setting a new trend in the world of ceramic tiles. With thicknesses ranging from 3 to 8 mm, and lengths of between 3 and 3.6 mm, these type of ceramic materials have become a real challenge for ...