Awesome video-super concise, and clear explanations. I haven't tiled for years, and I'm getting ready for a basement remodel with quite a bit of tile involved. Your videos are excellent, no BS explanations of tools, techniques, and best-practices. Thanks!
This is very comprehensive. Your videos are great! The only other things that I can think of that I use every time I tile is a scale and measuring cup. I never mix full bags of thinset, I always weigh out between 10 and 20 pounds at a time depending on the job size and timing (I'm not all that speedy in general, especially when setting around windows - I'm faster setting floors). I also use a ton of drop cloths and blue tape.
Wow! Thanks for the help. I have 2 Sigma cutters that I have had for 3 or 4 years. I have a small one that cuts up to 14 inches, and one that cuts up to 37 inches or so. I have used the small one for backsplashes and really like it, but I have never gotten any good use out of the big one because I couldn't get it to make good cuts and it just damaged the tile. I had sort of given up on it, but this video has helped me. I watched your technique and tried it and it works!!!! I made some practice cuts with some tiles I have and it actually cut nicely. Thank you! I may be able to actually use it now. Thank you so much.
This is only about 10% of tools used where I live in Europe. In Italy and other countries tile laying is very productive and quick, cause there is tradition of 'known' pricing, and no contractor wants to be seen as overpricing. Often clients don't even ask for a pricing before job is done. That leaves only one way to make a good living and a profit, increase productivity by using extremely specific tools designed to give any marginal gain to speed and ergonomy possible. Those tools can be high tech like Sigma Batipav Rubbi, but more often low tech like a woodworking chisel or an ax.
Hi just stumbled on your video, great insite for the newcomer, spoken by someone that actually has experience. You mentioned tile sponges and floats ,do you guys use the washboy bucket and sponge system in the states. Real time saver if not aware of them.
I tuned in and really like your videos. Looking to start doing some tile in my home and wanted to know what tile cutter would you suggest for a beginner and where did you get your knee pads?
Great video…what about telling us your favorite knee pads or tips on choosing the best one please. Are knee pads job specific or just a preference thing??
Do you have a video showing transition tile? My wife wants me to rip up bedroom carpet and tile. I can’t match bathroom tile. I do not want wood next to tile.
Most wet saws today will cut most porcelain up to 3/8" think with no issue, the snap cutter vs tile saw I think comes down to personal preference to be honest
A few things like tip nippers, long straight edges for common areas, string lines and other set out tools are important for DIY hackers. Overall you got most of the tools you’d use.
Perfect. I’m new to tile and this video is everything I need right now. Thanks! 😊
You're welcome I hope it helped!
Awesome video-super concise, and clear explanations. I haven't tiled for years, and I'm getting ready for a basement remodel with quite a bit of tile involved. Your videos are excellent, no BS explanations of tools, techniques, and best-practices. Thanks!
This is very comprehensive. Your videos are great! The only other things that I can think of that I use every time I tile is a scale and measuring cup. I never mix full bags of thinset, I always weigh out between 10 and 20 pounds at a time depending on the job size and timing (I'm not all that speedy in general, especially when setting around windows - I'm faster setting floors). I also use a ton of drop cloths and blue tape.
Perfect ! Same here I never mix full bags lol Thanks for watching !
Wow! Thanks for the help. I have 2 Sigma cutters that I have had for 3 or 4 years. I have a small one that cuts up to 14 inches, and one that cuts up to 37 inches or so. I have used the small one for backsplashes and really like it, but I have never gotten any good use out of the big one because I couldn't get it to make good cuts and it just damaged the tile. I had sort of given up on it, but this video has helped me. I watched your technique and tried it and it works!!!! I made some practice cuts with some tiles I have and it actually cut nicely.
Thank you! I may be able to actually use it now. Thank you so much.
Noticed "Local celebrity" at Floor and Decor in Webster today... Forgot to mention to her I'm a follower. Great work and great videos...
Hi Sean thanks for saying hi today! Appreciate your support 💕
All you need in one video. Nice
Doing my bathroom over. This is a good start. The wet saw the most expensive part.
Don't need a wet saw. Grinder with a good blade and score and snap does everything.
excellent as always. thank you for sharing your experience 😊
In Australia it’s way more traditional to have the pull score on the cutters except for the 1200mm tile cutters
Not anymore. Most of the sigma models are becoming push models now. Most aussie tilers don’t use wet saws for bathrooms either like the Americans.
Thank You so much ,very helpful❤
This is only about 10% of tools used where I live in Europe. In Italy and other countries tile laying is very productive and quick, cause there is tradition of 'known' pricing, and no contractor wants to be seen as overpricing. Often clients don't even ask for a pricing before job is done. That leaves only one way to make a good living and a profit, increase productivity by using extremely specific tools designed to give any marginal gain to speed and ergonomy possible. Those tools can be high tech like Sigma Batipav Rubbi, but more often low tech like a woodworking chisel or an ax.
I'm borrowing a friend's rigid tile saw. It needs a 10" blade. What saw blade do you recommend? The reviews are overwhelming.
You definitely hit all the basics plus some. I’m gonna add the toothbrush 🪥 to my tools.
Perfect! its a lifesaver for sure
Good job
Just subscribed! You are awesome! 👍🏼
Hi just stumbled on your video, great insite for the newcomer, spoken by someone that actually has experience. You mentioned tile sponges and floats ,do you guys use the washboy bucket and sponge system in the states. Real time saver if not aware of them.
Thank you SO much!
I tuned in and really like your videos. Looking to start doing some tile in my home and wanted to know what tile cutter would you suggest for a beginner and where did you get your knee pads?
Great vid
Thanks for the info. Now, let's discuss the real issue here... Who destroyed your garage door with the wrong tip on the power washer?? LoL
Yeah, a power washer or possibly graffiti and paint over I don’t know
Im your FAN!!!!!!
How can i reach out to you ive learned so much from your videos
thanks for the vid
Thanks for watching!
Great video…what about telling us your favorite knee pads or tips on choosing the best one please. Are knee pads job specific or just a preference thing??
Pro Knee 0714 are best knee pads you’ll ever buy
Where’s all the sand cement specific tools like plastic floats etc? Screeding is part of tiling.
I shattered a few 12" square tiles on a cheap $14 Home Depot snap cutter before I got the sequence down. Not going to get it right first few tries.
Good to know. I just like to ask. How would you cut a large tile eg 600x1.2M in the shape of an L and having that perfect 90 degree angle??
Do you have a video showing transition tile? My wife wants me to rip up bedroom carpet and tile. I can’t match bathroom tile. I do not want wood next to tile.
Shorty is nice ..
Love this woman !!! Husband is very lucky man
My leg hair is now patchy. Those towels would have in clutch
hahah cant have patchy leg hair !
@@ThatTileChick I'm using this as an excuse to shave my legs. You said it not me hahaha
Will a 10 amp wet saw get smooth cuts on 0.35 in thick porcelain tile? Or can I just use a snap cutter?
Most wet saws today will cut most porcelain up to 3/8" think with no issue, the snap cutter vs tile saw I think comes down to personal preference to be honest
@@ThatTileChick ok thanks!
God Bless
what model Sigma Tile cutter is that?
Awesome!! Thanks
Montolit p5 or sigma series 4?
Where is tile stracher ?
Where is your 10” saw?…
Her sigma handle is installed backwards 😂 flip it and try it that way
Do you wear gloves?
Seems like you copy other tile RUclipsrs content basically same video be original
So Ford shouldn't make trucks because Dodge does? I have my own style and my own original videos. If you don't like it, don't watch =)
A few things like tip nippers, long straight edges for common areas, string lines and other set out tools are important for DIY hackers. Overall you got most of the tools you’d use.