5 Must Have Tools for Tile Installation
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- 5 Must Have Tools for Tile Installation
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If your watching this three years later careful this laser is linked to the red model
10 must have tools to succeed in the tile trade.
1. A drivers license
2. Reliable transportation.
3.Self-motivation.
4.And the ability to work unsupervised in a fast pace,high demand industry.
5.Tape measure.
6.Knee pads.
7.Pencil.
8.Bucket n trowel.
9.A square.
10. Finally a good helper who fits the first 4 standard's above. Oh n my radio of course.
Thank you for the advice
weird flex
I wonder what you going to use to cut your tiles
From what I’ve seen lately people with those qualities is a dying breed
you forgot the handgun
Been in the trade for 23 years and same as most of you old pros, came from a family of tile setters. Getting a good chuckle from all the comments. One thing you can always count on are tile setters picking apart another guy's work. No worries, I'm just as guilty sometimes. There have been a lot of great innovations over the years, but I think a lot of guys will favor the tools and methods they used coming up the ranks. That said, I know there were tools my old man and uncles used 40-50 years ago that I wouldn't want to have to limit myself to, but until someone makes a laser that wraps around corners, I'll always keep thirty feet of plastic tube handy.
plastic tube? you talking about levels or some old trick?
Water level
Forgot the most two MOST important tools for tile. A good set of knee pads and a radio! 😂😂
Yes! 👊 knee pads for sure music 👊
haha hahaha yes
ProKnee a must!
You are absolutely right.
Radio is probably one of the first things brought into the house 🎸🥁🎷🎺🎻. I use my Bosch jobsite radio. Here’s an idea for another video: “jobsite tunes”. Gather feedback on what others use, and compare cons and pros of each (or most popular ones).
“Speeds up time” !
That’s one amazing laser level.😉😂
I insert the level system clips when i set the last tile row for the day. I don't mess with removing dried thinset the next day. Now i have only done two jobs for myself...but it seem to work fine that way. I use the cheap floorcraft system at menards. Works well for me
I've seen a lot of comments regarding tile leveling systems. These are for use with large format tiles which tend to have a warp from the manufacturing process. These clips weren't meant to replace skill or mortar but to help manipulate the points of the tiles for a flush reveal.
Place a 12" x 24" tile on a flat surface and you can slide a credit card under it, clips help improve the job in quality and time, very much worth a few cents more per tile.
Yes sir, you are absolutely right! 👊
yep, thats why u should never install 12x24 50-50 brick but rather 1/3 brick
I am a installer for a long time ago , the level system is not for beginners , I think they are just for rectify tile , but now I'm using it regular and I think they make my work better and faster
Yes! They help out a lot.
You must be a real tile setter good sir. There is a reason for these clips but not on every thing! If you know how to get a flat floor with out then they become almost redundant. When you get to 18”x36” Tile yeah they help. But come on why am I seeing these on small tiles.
That laser thing is next level stuff and if you have not used it start using at for everything even for DIY projects :). I used to think they were bs unless I bought one on a deal and now I can't stop using it :)
1. Tri level. 2. Small portable tile saw. 3. Leveling system clips. 4. Manual tile cutter.
Yes sir! but we still love our multi-tool! 👊👊👊
absolutely big thumbs up to the oscillating dewalt, however, best case scenario is to leave the tile system clips in the night before so you don't have to cut out a slot for them.
I do not do that because it kind of makes troweling the thinset a bit of a PIA along the edge, but to each his own because yes grinding out the thinset is a PIA too lol
@@socalfritos9452 I hear ya on that. What I will do is when I know I won't be finishing, I will back butter the last last line of tiles instead spreading the thin set on the surface so I can ensure there is no thin set cleanup.
@@kittypigeonclueless5566 That's a good idea I was thinking something along the same line of that. I am working on my laundry room right now😎
@@socalfritos9452 Good luck! You should post a video of the finished project, I'd love to see it.
As a new tile setter of only 2 years I have learned in my career it is a lot easier to do flooring with any tile I’ve 1x2, as of the job I just finished the floors were only patched and the levelling was half assed, as well the walls would move as I was using 2x4 tile levelling clips were a must I prefer the wedges but I used tungsten 1 time use self levellers and we’re very helpful. No job is ever gonna be perfect or square and if there’s items out there to use to make the job look more clean I recommend you do it. Tile work is expensive not cheap if people want crap work that’s what they get but those who pay the extra .50 c just for clips get the best.
I completely agree! It's worth the small investment! 👊
large format snap cutter and a grinder with diamond blade have made me a lot of money over the years....As you said in the video, great for floors where all the cuts will be hidden under the base and wet saw set up would have to be far from the work area....
What Johnson, can barely see it. Doing my bathroom right now, very helpful. Nice video, thank you!!!
Best tool in tile is a great experienced helper. But it's more of a luxury item.
Bosch makes a grout removal blade that's pointed and works great imo. I use it on my M12 oscillating tool.
about to get one of thse , ive branched off from my installer and have been an installer on my own for like 6 months, but my work is gorgeus, zero lippage is my rule if someone is on my job, i also read the boxes and install so people can stilll have warranty from not just our company but the company the tile is to as well. i havent got one yet becuase my boss has just been giving me 200-500 foot jobs and few showers so far, but like i said i rally beat myself up about how well my install is , i do alot of flashing on my walls and my floors
About modifying the grout bit, easier method if you forget to insert clip before it hardens. Use bit as is and just shave the clip down with a utility knife.
Man I wish I could work for you to learn all these tools of the trade, watching your videos gets me only so far, just to work with you to learn all the tips n trick you already know would save me so much time and headache on so many projects I've already done
You can do it! It takes time brother
The video was great. I enjoyed it.
I agree. Commercial use green lasers. And that mitred edge porcelain is pro work. Thanks for sharing. Time to upgrade my tool game
Thank you for the watch and comment 👊
What you do is simple put your Clips in prior to installing your cuts the next day when you kick your Clips out just don't kick out the ones that's not clipped in until you install your cuts this guy is doing a bunch of extra stuff
Problem with reinstalling clips the day before.... is that they always move... even a bit, screws up the spacing. Its posible to preinstall the day before... but u need to attach the clip to smaller cut tile. Then remove the next day and install the actual tile.... basically extra headache. i also agree that best is to cut the mortar and install clips that way. Quick and easy
Good point about where to use manual tile cutter.
Pocket lasers are great. I take them to do estimates and show the client how out of whack their floor/backsplash/deck railing etc. is. That and a digital measure that I'm quietly taking down numbers on while talking and listening. In and out in minutes. Use a tiny red PLS 180 laser and love it - lines are as bright as the green one you show and I can use it with a receiver for long distances outside for fencing, siding or dirt work.
I from spains me encantan tus trabajos eres un super profecional yo me dedico a la construccion tambien 👍
I’m sitting here reading some of these comments about the leveling systems and I’m kind of amazed. How can you badmouth a tool that pulls or pushes a bow out of a tile? Or help level out a floor when the foundation is shit? The leveling systems don’t have to be for all jobs, but the are useful.
Right!? You speak the truth!👊
I purchased three Bosch lasers for tile I didn’t think about batteries until I saw your video. I wish I could have saw it first
I have tiled enough to know the strength of the tile is in full contact with the thinset, thusly the thinset thickness sets the level, build up for higher thin out to lower. It looks like the leveling system cheats that process, and if it raises a adjoining tile to match level will it also loosen the connection with the thinset below. In my world the only proof of what works is when you demo a old tile floor years later and in that it's easy to see strong and weak spots.
When a tile is set to low you remove it and build up more thinset, the reset the tile,till all is level using a device to lift the tile would leave a void, and will weaken the tile
that's exactly why i don't use them i work on tiles for 20 years and never needed leveling system iI am a leveling system 😉
@@spacewizard69 i too been doing tiles for 20 years and dont like the clips either but they are needed now with these super big tiles, try laying 36x 60 inch tiles without clips, we rarely deal wth 13x13 now adays
@@79whocares just finish a weed store in Chicago tiles 48x48 i used 4 clips per side yep for big tiles are a must
The funny thing about tools it is it all depends on skill level and where you’re at in your business. Nothing wrong with any of these tools. But some do go by the way side. Example you start with cheep levels than move to lasers which are fun and great. But now since I bought stabilia levels never use the lasers. And these clips I don’t know how I feel about them. They can that an amateur up to pro level on smooth floor. But for me they take my coverage down. I only use them if there is a problem. One the substrate is not flat or two the tiles themselves are not flat and you’re doing thirds.
I don’t get the point to grind the adhesive the day after when your adhesive set..just add them the day before...
Yeah, I guess it’s just an idea
1. Stabila levels, (6,4, and 2 footers)
2. Wet Saw
3. Grinder
4. Mixing drill
5. Laser (Bosch)
6. Hand tools (trowel, pointer, etc)
7. Maybe the cutting board 🤔
Yes sir, we love our Stabila levels, Dewalt saw, cordless grinder, cordless drill for mixing, Dewalt 12 volt green tri laser, and of course a brain, pencil, tape measure and hand tools. Rock on 👊
Awesome video. I was impressed with how you were able to score and cut those large tiles without water.
Thank you sir! 🙏
Never saw anyone do it with water.
I wish you could show more of the preparation before tiling that is so important
I have 240 videos on youtube, lots of shower prep etc.
This was a great video. Very informative and easy to understand the functioning of each tool. Thank for posting 👍🏻💪🏻
I want to become a tile installer soon. So this definitely helped alot.
no u dont! my knees and back are shot at 43 and i try to keep fit
A nice epoxy tile grout is also important for tile installation
Kastar Ceramic Tile Sealant no it's not. Custom prism, bostik pm, or tec powergrout actually lasts longer, more stain resistant, and looks better than epoxy, without the hassle. Every epoxy grout job turns black.
Totally agree
my brother that montoilt most times i can even cut outside cuts for side walls that thing is that good.!
Same here! It cuts so clean!
Very nice smooth and clean tutorial. Thanks for examples!
Glad it was helpful!
Thats a badass tilecutter!
It was very interesting watching you tools. I recently bought the Ryobi tile cut battery saw. I really like it. It is compact and very comfortable work with.
yes, it's awesome!
Why not put the self leveling clips under the tile when you lay it down and just tape it in place so it will remain tight to the final tile while it sets in place instead of having to multi tool grind out the dried thinset?
Thanks very much for the tips 👍
I'm a little surprised he didn't mention a jam saw. My old school Craig jamb saw has been a life saver and cuts neat, straight lines. It's adjustable and it's easy to maintain. I think that the multi tool has it's place but for a nice cut under the door or the wall, I prefer the jamb saw.
Also, call me crazy but I also don't use tile leveling systems. I've had some pretty crappy floors to work on but I would work it out by adding/lessening thinset OR leveling out the surface prior to tiling. I do work on both new and old work but have never needed a leveling system.
Not saying it's not handy, I've just never had the need for it.
Thank you for the video though.
I know it's an old comment, but I thought I was the only one. I agree 💯 with everything you said. I guess I'm starting to show my
age. Lol.
I think a thin set mixer is more essential than the leveling clips
Heres and idea about the multi tool....how about just tile the floor with out clips or are you not good enough. They do not speed up installing tiles and they will make a surface flat not level!!!
Hi landberg, you forgat 1 very important too, mud mixer 👍
Yes sir, that is important!
The list should be:
1. Thinset mixer
2. Manual tile cutter
3. Grinder and polisher
4. Wet tile saw.
These are the true must have. The rest are making setting the tile much easier.
Yes! you are correct
Some good ideas for equipment. Regarding your Johnson level.... I switched to the Lithium AAA batteries and they last about 4 to 5 times as long as the standard batteries. They cost a bit more but it beats changing batteries every day or two. But definitely the 12 volt rechargeable unit is the way to go and definitely go with a green laser. The green laser costs a bit more but it is worth it.
Great Video,If truly could only have five tools for setting tile,WHAT WOULD THEY BE ? Just curious 🤔 Mine would be,wet saw,Trowel of my choice,grout float,bucket,Level 😆
I tried a red line laser and gave up immediately . . . I'm colorblind and can't see the red line at all. Got a green line and it's like a whole new world!
Nice tile cutter
Ty for the tips, will be starting my first tile project next month.
thanks for the view and comment! 👊
Good day
Great job very very good
Coffee and a spliff!!!
lol
Thanks for the video, always enjoy them. Al from Maryland
Thanks for the nice comment Al! and thanks for watching! 👊
You should do videos about tools for apprentice/helpers and literally just for beginners trying to start in the trade just an idea I thought I'd share
That's a great idea, i'll do that!
@@LandbergTileTV do it berg keep the channel growing like what are their responsibilities or examples of how you start off your helpers or apprentices on your business just ideas for the youngins wanting to get into the trade or a trade in general
Outro music is fire.
nice rail cutter, I like the swivel base.
You forgot to mention a grinder with a tile cutting wheel. With a snapper cutter, I hardly ever use a wetsaw anymore.
That is true! I have another video coming out soon on "great power tools for tile" Stay tuned! 👊
Only use my wet saw for mosaic rest is all montolit cutter's
idk any tile installers that use the leveling systems but I have use them on really big tiles only. My pops( been tiling for 40yrs) says they're make installing take longer and lowkey waste of money.But would use them on really big tiles so he wont have to reset them is they're not level
Thank you for the info really enjoyed your knowledge
I'm happy you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the view and nice comment! 👍👍👍
I find the green lasers to thick the red is finer so I can be more precise.
Green is thick because of the high brightness. 👊
I personally don't use the laser line, I use the edge of the laser line. 😎
Angle grinder , leveling clips , self leveling compound , proper mixer
You have great tools
What about a good pair of tile nippers? yes a hand tile cutter on straight cuts is so much faster than a tile saw. I have different size tile saws also I only use my big Mk 10 inch saw only if it is necessary.
very nice tiles design
I don't understand why a table top saw is needed when having a manual montolit tile cutter. Does the table top saw make better cuts ?
Before your father was born tile setters got along quite well without all that garbage, and they weren't plopping down "large format tiles"!!
Yes sir, tile has been installed long ago without the help of technology integrated into new tools. These tools help hard working contractors like myself speed up time, but at the same time providing a great quality build. This brings in more money so I can provide a better life for my family as well as to continue to invest in my tile business.
The green is WAY more expensive.
I'm cheap I lower the lighting🤪
You're not cheap. You're frugal and effective in resource usage. It's good when people can afford best tools, but it's awesome when they can achieve same exact result with whatever tools available.
Heres a time-saver, leave the clips in when the mud is wet so u dont have to cut out thinset to put them in the next day. Just make sure they are in tight and no one touches them.
Yes sir, we do that all the time, but like you said, make sure they are tight against the tiles. 👍
Love and thanks for your video. It will be my first tiling a 40 sq ft bathroom so trying to see what tool I should have/ must have. I have rental home that I will be tiling many bathroom. More like 30 bathroom. Please help, concern about price of the tools because buy Dewalt and Milwaukee. Thanks so much. All floors is wood sub floor.
Excellent video as always! Also love your music in your videos. Great stuff. Maybe share a spotify or songs you post in your videos sometimes.. just an idea haha
Thanks for reminding me, I did that on my first 100 uploads (adding spotify link). I've been lazy, I'll start adding them again, thanks!
Get a crane undercut saw its so much quicker I use mine to undercut doors too
Awesome! Been installing tile for years and just now found your page. Always love learning new better and faster ways to do the job. Thanks for the videos got an instagram and/or Facebook account? I’m not on TH-cam as often as I’d like to
Thanks! Yes on IG instagram.com/landbergtiletv. Subscribe and click the bell notification if you're not on often. 👊
I've loved your things guys thanks.
What kind of tile cutter is that? not bad at all I've been using SIGMA for the Last 15 years for me the best out there
Montolit P3, we love it!
For 12 years experience as a tiler thanks god my eyes is better than this laser and the time you will need to set up the laser before you start working I’ll be finished with tiling 😂😂🤣👍
And if you or anyone wants to step up there lazer level game a SICK SET UP IS the self leveling Dewalt cross line green level In combination with fastcaps"3rd hand HD Telescoping pole with fast caps lazer level mount worth every penny you set the pole behind you as your setting tile and just slid it up or down it goes all the way to the floor and all the way to the ceiling iv been using this set up for the last 5 years promise it is the only way it should be done better then any tripod or wall mount sec to set up an can move it any where they even have a Telescope and poll that can go up to 80' Best laser level set up ever I use it for everything hanging cabinetsPictures it's amazing you can even use the PoleTo hold weight use it as a Jack very cheap Price for an amazing set up you won't be disappointed
A good set of knee pads? nips? margin trowel? grout float?(marshal town fan myself)
I wanted to see you get at least 2 more 45deg cuts lol
Honestly great video thanks.
I'm a DYI guy
I have a lot of miter video's, here is one of them:
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I got all those exact tools in the back of my truck :)
Yes sir! Good tools make the job go easy and fast! Time is money 😎
Have use that cutter one of the best Cutters but a little pricey
Yes, good but expansive!
why not just stick the tile level system in before you leave? then its already in there for tomorrow instead of having to grind it out?
Do you prefer to use the manual tile cutter for all straight cuts or just back wall of the shower like mentioned in the video ?
Great to see you're protecting your knees 👌👌 Love your work!
Thank you sir, I appreciate the view and comment! 👊
No problem, anytime
Need laser protective glasses
I love my mole tie tool 😂
Once he said “here’s your johnson horizontal, and here’s your johnson vertical” I couldn’t pay attention anymore. Just due to the imaginary visual distraction.
Ikr
I like rubi boards. I nees one of thoses little wet saws for sure. I have the riged 10 inch and its so damb heavy and big I hate it. Cuts straight thats about it. Damb I didnt see that board was adjustable like miter saw that sick
Why do you need a tool for removing thinset? Just apply the leveling system before it cures?
Good that you have safety glasses, but I’m pretty sure they won’t help you if that grinder blade brakes, and you don’t have that guard on.
Great video! I have a question for you. Do you know of any technique for cutting glass tile without chipping the edges?
Montolit makes a glass wet saw blade that will cut glass without chipping the edges. Retail cost is 307.00, but makes perfect chip free cuts in all glass tiles. Go to the Montolit tool channel and search for CPV glass blade videos.
Wet saw with a blade for glass work good.
Why didn't you compare the greenline dewalt to the red line Dewalt
Man thanks for you videos
Glad you like them!
If your walls arent plumb, the vertical line on a laser will not work. Easier to just use a level on verticals
thanks for the tip! 👊
It works if your shooting 90degrees to wall
I don't see how a wall not being plumb affects the vertical line on a laser.
@@ronald5728 I dunno how to explain to you
You forgot the main tool that any tile installer would use at least once during any type of install if not on daily basis - angle grinder.
that will be on my next video on 5 must have tools! 👊👊👊👊👊👊
What's the best laser for floor tile layout with right angles? Thnx
A 3x360 laser is great. Huepar is also good for the money
Just cut the clip with a pair of snips you can cut them down that's a lot easier and altering you're a grinding wheel
I’ll second that as that’s what I do.
Are the curved leveling clips better than the flat bottom ones? Or do they just serve different purposes?
We would always recommend the flat clips over the curved clips.
Landberg Tile TV why? Are the Home Depot Lush System good?