Maintaining tile flooring requires you to occasionally replace tiles, deal with scratches, replace grout, and perform other tasks that require specialized tools and equipment. Consider getting the following items to make tile maintenance, replacement, and installation a little easier.
Protective Equipment
Use protective equipment to protect yourself and the surrounding areas. This is especially important when cutting, grinding, or polishing tiles. A saw shack can help contain the mess in a smaller area, keeping debris off the floors and walls.
Replacing or installing tiles also often involves working on your hands and knees. A quality pair of kneepads can offer protection and comfort, especially when dealing with a large project.
Adjustable Scrapers and Replacement Blades
An adjustable scraper is incredibly useful for removing old, damaged grout and tiles. You can remove large areas of grout with the scraper, helping to save time when replacing mouldy or stained grout as part of your tile maintenance.
Tile Cutters and Angle Grinders
A tile cutter may be necessary when replacing damaged tiles. You can use a cutter to cut tiles of all thicknesses to the dimensions you need.
An angle grinder may be used in place of a tile cutter in some situations. However, it may not offer the same cutting depth. It’s also useful for grinding the edges of the tile for a perfect fit.
A wide range of replacement blades and discs are available for tile cutters and angle grinders. You can also find tile scratch removal kits, which typically feature a grinder or a rotary tool with polishing discs.
These are just a few of the items that you’ll likely want for tile maintenance. You should also invest in mops, buckets, sponges, cloths, a caulking gun, tile sealer, and other materials for removing and installing tiles.
