My Favourite Tiling Tool by Far!

After a few months working on different renovation projects I could say that I have fund my favourite tiling tool, it has save me a lot of time and so I have been able to do more.

I have mentioned the Mitre Wiz before in some of my articles, I was surprise by this brilliant idea, now that I have used it several times I can definitely recommend to use this attachment for mitre cuts on tiles, I haven't use my wet-saw in a while and I'm loving it.

Just keep in mind that to be able to use the Mitre Wiz you need a 4"angle grinder and a good quality continuos diamond blade.

Let me know how you go using it and good luck with your next reno project!

Using the best tools when renovating bathrooms

It's crucial for a successful renovation project to use the right tools and if possible that best ones you can find. Specially, when you are doing the tiling part of the project. Using the wrong tools or bad quality ones can create mistakes that will damage completely the look of your project. For bathrooms for example, doesn't matter how beautiful is the bath tub or the brand new sink or toilet, if the tiles aren't laid properly the project will be a disaster.

These are a few tool that I would recommend to use, they are inexpensive and a must have when working with tiles.

1. Bosch 4" angle grinder or even Ryobi are two good ones.

2. Diamond Blade - 4" - Continuous PRO from B.A.T is amazing, but if you can't afford it, make sure you buy a very good quality one.

3. Mitre Wiz, perfect to make mitre cuts for all external corners

4. Rubi Manual Tile Cutters, easy to use and good value

5.  Most trowels are pretty good, just keep in mind that the trowel size should match up to the tile size – the smaller the tile, the smaller the trowel; the larger the tile, the larger the trowel.

6. Wall spacers, there are many good ones, what you need to consider when choosing the right one is that generally it is recommended that wall spacers are 2-3mm and floor spacers 3-5mm. 

Amazing bathroom design ideas!

If you are looking to renovate your bathroom have a look at 

these amazing bathroom designs, doesn't matter your budget, 

you can always achieve a stylish looking bathroom.

One great idea on how to save money and hassle is to mitre

cut the tiles instead of using trim, by doing this you are 

avoiding buying more materials, you will also avoid replacing 

the trim in a few years and you will save valuable time 

wondering around the shops deciding on what trim matches 

the best your new bathroom.

In the past, mitering tiles was a difficult task to performed and  

expensive too if you had to hire a professional to do it, 

nowadays it is very simple with the Mitre Wiz attachment. 

Perfect if you are doing the job yourself or even if a 

professional tiler is doing it, it will save time, cost and the 

finish product it's going to look fantastic.

Everyone Can Now Mitre Tiles Easily

I have been so impressed with the new mitring tool I have started using. It's called the Mitre Wiz and it has completely changed the way I tile. On this project I was initially thinking I would use trim to save time and money but I have never been a big fan of this finish because it ages so poorly and although it seems cheap at the time, in a few years it ends up looking terrible. I ended up using the Mitre Wiz to mitre the tiles for all the external corners and the job turned out great.

Have a look at what I’ve achieved so far, I reckon the Mitre Wiz is exactly what the trade needed. It's also going to be a real big help for all the DIY’S out there. Finally a tool that will let us all make perfect mitred cuts...happy days!

Wall and Floor Tiling Tools

There are a great number of tile tools designed to carry out specific tasks. For this reason, always use the appropriate tool. Using tools incorrectly can damage materials, ruin the tool and can be highly dangerous.

Always select a quality brand to ensure you get great results and your tools stand the test of time. Having the right tools will make tiling jobs easier and help you get professional results.

Often, planning and preparing for the job can be more important than the job itself.

Here are some of the tools you need before starting your tiling project:

Steel tape mesure
Pencil
Water-based felt tip pen
Plum Line/ Chalk line
Spirit Level
Mitre Wiz
Straight edge
Tile Nippers
Tile Scriber
Hand Tile Cutter
Hand Tile Saw
Tile File or
Coarse Abrasive Block
Gauging
Adhesive Spreader
Rubber-Headded Hammer
Squeegee
Sponge
Spacer Pegs
Bench-Type Tile Cutter

If you are looking to complete a one-off job and don't have to do a great deal of tiling you can just get the basics and still achieve an amazing result.

The must have tools:

Grinder
Spacer Pegs
Mitre Wiz
Sponge
Hand Tile Cutter

The Mitre Wiz - Great for Cutting Tiles and Getting Perfect Mitre Edges

In my recent posts I have mentioned the Mitre Wiz, a new tile cutting tool. The Mitre Wiz is used for creating perfect mitred edges on any tile job. Very rarely does a new tile tool come onto the market that actually changes the way I tile, the Mitre Wiz did.

Forget using big wetsaws, forget chipping glaze, forget using tacky trim - with the Mitre Wiz I can now offer my clients mitred edges for far less than what it would cost to trim and a lot easier for me. You clip the Mitre Wiz onto your grinder and it works like a guide. You can cut pretty much any type of tile in a few seconds. It leaves a nice little amount of biscuit to prevent the glaze from chipping and actually cuts at a 42.5 degree angle to allow for grout to make the perfect 90 degree edge. So simple, it's hard to understand why this hasn't been available before. Plus it's cheap! The tool costs under twenty bucks and is made from solid hardened plastic so it should stand the test of time.

I believe the Mitre Wiz is one of the most exciting developments in the tiling world for a long time. A great tool that makes any tile job a whole lot easier.

It's available at Bunnings or specialty tile shops. You can check out their site to see the tool in action:

http://www.mitrewiz.com/

My Latest Bathroom Makeover

The client was a friend and had a very clear idea on what they wanted. Very simple job done on a tight budget. Went for one tile throughout just laid on different angles to create some unique patterns. Used the Mitre Wiz to get mitred edges on all the corners as trim would have broken the continuity.