🔨Tile basics, tools you need.🔨

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When installing tile, there are a number of tools you will have to have to get the job done, be it a tile shower or tile floor or tile kitchen backsplash. Tools like trowels and grout floats are specific to installing tile. Other tools are more generic and almost everyone has at least some of them. In this video I try to give an idea of the tools that will be needed and that would be used on most tile jobs. This is not a complete list, every tile job is different, but it is a good start to have an idea of what you should have in your toolbox before starting a tile installation.
All tile installed by Sal DiBlasi, Elite-tile Company, in the Boston North Shore area. This video contains affiliate links, which means I will receive a small commission if you click on the product link.
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[@hunteraguado1093]

I recently left masonry to learn tiling. Cheaper to start your own tiling business than a lot of other trades. And truth be told I actually enjoy it. Thanks Sal I’ve learned quite a bit from you. ✊🏽

[@goodwi11]

I’m from Michigan, but thanks to Sal, every time I do tile work around the house, I narrate in a New England accent. I’m sure I’m not alone here.

[@qzetu]

This is a good list of tools but it missed a few important ones.

[@peskycitizen3124]

You forgot a chisel ,not that you need one ,knee pads, wedges and safety glasses. Your still the best and i love watching your vids.

[@yoursocialally]

Thanks for sharing, as someone learning to tile your years of experience are invaluable :)

[@stephanieg995]

You are a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for doing basic and detailed videos! For a DIYer your videos are priceless.

[@vitocasanova6918]

YOU MADE ME DO IT!! YOUR THE BEST SIR!!

[@charlesrose7212]

Thanks, Sal!

[@steveduncanson1865]

Sal, you missed one very important tool needed.A sponge

[@dystopicrodeo9078]

Sal, awesome video, thanks. Maybe a video on how to use some of the more demanding tools would be helpful. Tips and techniques with: a tub saw/wet saw, a snap cutter, nippers, etc... Great video series. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us up and coming professional tile setters.

[@TheHillbillyEngineer]

Thanks Sal, I have to agree with you about that red silicon float, I bought one about 1-1/2 years ago and I find that it is the go to float for just about everything that I install including some epoxy grouts. I have the little Rubi cutter and the first time I used it was on a 1"x1" glass mosaic backsplash where I had to cut them to install on a 45 degree layout and use the 1x1's set square to trim at the double wrapped window walls and ends, the little cutter cut those small glass tiles so clean I thought I was dreaming.

[@orlandor2784]

Hi sal, what tile cutter do you use thank you

[@zachrawlings6523]

The cheap tile cutters give the rest a really bad rap. I feel like rubi is quality through and through, but im still reeling to try the montolit masterpiuma. The ease of use and detail in craftsmanship for built-in compartmentalization is very attractive. Not having to adjust the cutter for tile thickness..the oil tube for wavy-faced tiles.. guides for repeatable cuts.. and especially the mosaic rubber mat. Rubi, however, has a nice protective case- and prob a better supporting arm.

[@davejones4740]

What dewalt tile cutter is that. I'm just starting out so I will be getting the best tools. Carry less of a load and use your knee pads when kneeling down on the job. Use both your hands to help you getting up off the tiles. Avoid caring to heavy loads, do more trips. Lift lighter loads with a straight back. Always use a 3m mask to protect your lungs and wear gloves and safety glasses. Extraction hoover.

[@AnBar558]

:) спасибо.

[@saoudaziz4472]

👌👌👌😻

[@Tech215Studios]

Al, ur def a full blooded Pizzone like myself but where the Fudge is that acent from? It sounds like half NYC half Boston?

[@PrivatePBS]

Do you have, or know any KZbin, videos on how to clean up at the end of a job. Tools, excess masonry, rinse water? No now of pouring down the drain, in backyard, how to store tools (oil, edges, etc...).

[@OverHaluyu]

Thank you so much for the detailed list, we just bought our house and will be tiling it on our own soon.

[@EngineeringVignettes]

Good info, thanks.