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Ceramic Tiling Tools - how to spot a professional tiler

Hard surface covering materials such as stone, slate and ceramics have a long history in the world of construction dating back to the first known examples of ceramic tiles some 4000 years ago. Today they offer a vast range of designs and styles suitable for every application from the most extravagant mansions and the most luxurious cruise ships through to the humble domestic bathroom is on offer.

To realise the durability, adaptability and style presented by ceramics and natural materials as a decorative, hard wearing surface however requires two conditions to be met; they need to be fixed correctly and they need to be fixed using adhesives and grouts capable of working with modern ceramic materials.

In order to complete a job to the right specification a variety of tools are needed, all of good quality and workmanship to cut the tiles just right. It is without doubt that much of the quality in tiling designs is dependent on the tools and how they are used. A professional tiler will know how to get the best from their tools to get the cut and finish required. Ceramic tile tools associated with quality can include the following, Karl Dahm, Montolit, Rubi, Sigma and other tiling tools. There are cheaper alternative tiling tools but they are less well known and of questionable quality. Good tilers will carry and use quality tiling tools.

Professional tilers have their own favourite tools, which they've used for a long time and know how to get the best from them. A professional tiler usually invests in such tools as a manual tile cutter, electric tile cutter, hole drilling apparatus, and dust cloths (to keep your floor clean from tile dust). Other tools they will carry include laser levels, spirit levels, wash buckets, and tools for cutting irregular shapes (tile nippers).