- Painting & Decorating
- Tiling
Tiling & Tile Tools
Find everything needed to create and complete tiling projects at Toolstation. We supply a variety of tile tools and products including tile cutters, saws, adhesives, grout and more. Shop for tile tools from the highest quality brands such as QEP, Silverline and Evo-Stik online today. Attach tiles securely and effectively with tile adhesives. Our popular Evo-Stik fast set floor tile adhesive is suitable for concrete and wooden floors. This fast-acting tile adhesive sets in just 4 hours and is ideally suited to most tile materials including ceramic, granite and more. Seal tile gaps and prevent mould or discolouration with high quality tile grout. Fill tile spaces with Mapei anti mould tile grout, ideal for all types of tile and sets in 3 hours. To restore the look of discoloured grout to bright white finish, choose the Forever White grout reviver to make grout look new again. To easily remove old grout, try the lightweight Virtex grout out grout remover with economic grip and powerful motor. For successful preparation and tile cutting, shop our range of tile cutters. The heavy duty Vitrex tile cutter cuts through ceramic tiles easily, with a simple to use 'score and snap' cutting operation. For a more lightweight tile cutter, opt for the Vitrex compact tile cutter which can cut floor and wall tiles up to 300mm, or 200mm diagonally. To cut tiles when wet, the QEP diamond wheel wet tile cutter comes complete with a fixed extension table, mitre guide, parallel guide and cable storage. This tile cutter is ideal for creating a smooth edge on ceramic tiles. To cut tiles in a selection of materials, choose the Vitrex bridge tile saw, which is designed to cut through wall and floor tiles in ceramic, porcelain, marble and more. Unsure how many tiles you need for your next project? Use this tile calculator to work out exactly what you need to get the job done.
Essential Tiling Tools for Accurate Installation
Successful tiling projects rely on a combination of preparation tools, cutting equipment and finishing accessories.
- Tile cutters and tile saws help create clean and accurate cuts when fitting tiles around corners, edges or fixtures.
- Tile spacers ensure even gaps between tiles for consistent grout lines.
- Notched trowels allow tile adhesive to be spread evenly across the surface.
- Tile levelling systems help reduce lippage and keep tiles aligned.
- Grouting tools and floats help apply grout smoothly and fill joints evenly.
Using the correct tiling tools can improve the overall finish and reduce installation time, especially on larger tiling projects.
Preparing Surfaces Before Tiling
Proper surface preparation is an important step before laying tiles. Surfaces should be clean, level and free from dust or loose material so that tile adhesive bonds effectively.
Depending on the surface, preparation may involve removing old grout, smoothing uneven areas, or applying primer before adhesive. Preparation tools such as grout removers, mixing paddles and trowels can help ensure the surface is ready for tiling.
