Tiling Equipment & Supplies

If you are searching for tile equipment and supplies, look under this Yellow Pages® heading.  Tiling equipment and supplies can consist of virtually anything that you’d use to install tiles.  Tiles themselves can be installed on a wall, floor, roof, etc.; of course, depending on what type of job you’re looking to do. Though some jobs might require tools specific to the job, generally you can expect to use the same basic supplies on most installations. Tiles can come in a variety of styles, shapes, colours, and material.

One example of tiling equipment is a wet saw. When installing ceramic tiles, you will likely have to cut the tiles at one point or another to fit around corners, not to mention it’s not likely that the ends will be even (i.e. a full tile against the wall). That being said, you may have to cut a tile in half, or cut a piece out of it. Due to the friction that is created when cutting a ceramic tile, you could potentially damage the tile during the process; or worse, even create a fire. A wet saw sprays small amounts of water onto the tile during the cutting; thus regulating the friction, and further the heat. These saws will commonly hook up to most faucets, a hose, or another source of water.

Another example of a supply that is used for installing tiles could be grout. Grout is a substance that is put in between the tiles to seal the space in between. Grout may require several hours, if not a day or so to dry. At that point, it will create a barrier that is both water proof, as well as preventing debris from entering in the spaces between the tiles.  For more information on tile equipment and supplies, try chatting with your local retailer who can be found on Yellow Pages®.