Among the handy tools which you should have by your side
constantly, there is no doubt that having a suitable knife and a good
pencil will normally come of great benefit at most times. The best
knives to get are the retractable ones with either the disposable
replacement blades, or the cheaper versions with the snap-off blades,
both of which Stanley make good quality brands of all round, hence the
commonly used generalized term of the "Stanley knife".
A pencil is always a must for marking out lines or measurements on both floor tiles and the floor itself, but even though they may be somewhat more bulky than a regular pencil, a carpenter's pencil is ideal because of its thicker lead which requires less sharpening, and is prone to less tip breakage.
Another must-have for any floor tiling project which I find is always within my reach is a painter's 6-in1 tool, the one I own being made by Richard tools. It is actually made specifically for the purpose of painters and decorators, but I personally find it very useful for floor tiling applications, where I regard it as more of a 100-in-1 use tool.
It is basically a flat single surface piece of steel appropriately shaped to contend with different applications, mounted onto a handle. It has edges for scraping, flat spots for prizing, and a point for picking. Perfect for many tiling and grouting aspects, I find I rarely ever do a tiling job without it being there in one of the many pockets of my cargo pants, which I must say are an essential tool also in their own right.
Speaking of attire, other essential pieces of equipment which you should never be without are certain lines of personal protective safety gear. Whether you are working with power tools or even just using a hammer and chisel, you should definitely pay attention to protecting both your eyes and ears wherever applicable.
Polycarbonate safety glasses are an ideal lightweight and inexpensive way for protecting your eyesight against rouge chips when cutting or chiseling, however bulkier safety goggles will do the same job, but they do have a tendency to mist up. For ear protection when working with noisy tools, ear muffs are ideal for blocking out those unwanted sounds which can eventually result in long term hearing damage, although for a less bulky option then cheap disposable ear plugs work just as effectively without being so cumbersome.
Lastly, when dealing with laying floor tiles, you will find that you will be on your knees most of the time when doing the job. This can be really uncomfortable without the use of a pair of knee pads, and basically all you need without having to break the bank on a professional pair of pads, are just simple foam pads such as the ones suitable for gardening. They are less bulky and way cheaper than the professional tradesman's knee pad, but if you were feeling inventive enough, you could even improvise with a large old pair of socks with the feet cut off, or the sleeves of an old sweater pulled up over your knees with pieces of upholstery foam inserted. It's the small things like these that could eventually help save on your budget, and no matter how ridiculous you may look doing your floor tiling project, in the end you'll be the one that's laughing by saving on spending costs.
A pencil is always a must for marking out lines or measurements on both floor tiles and the floor itself, but even though they may be somewhat more bulky than a regular pencil, a carpenter's pencil is ideal because of its thicker lead which requires less sharpening, and is prone to less tip breakage.
Another must-have for any floor tiling project which I find is always within my reach is a painter's 6-in1 tool, the one I own being made by Richard tools. It is actually made specifically for the purpose of painters and decorators, but I personally find it very useful for floor tiling applications, where I regard it as more of a 100-in-1 use tool.
It is basically a flat single surface piece of steel appropriately shaped to contend with different applications, mounted onto a handle. It has edges for scraping, flat spots for prizing, and a point for picking. Perfect for many tiling and grouting aspects, I find I rarely ever do a tiling job without it being there in one of the many pockets of my cargo pants, which I must say are an essential tool also in their own right.
Speaking of attire, other essential pieces of equipment which you should never be without are certain lines of personal protective safety gear. Whether you are working with power tools or even just using a hammer and chisel, you should definitely pay attention to protecting both your eyes and ears wherever applicable.
Polycarbonate safety glasses are an ideal lightweight and inexpensive way for protecting your eyesight against rouge chips when cutting or chiseling, however bulkier safety goggles will do the same job, but they do have a tendency to mist up. For ear protection when working with noisy tools, ear muffs are ideal for blocking out those unwanted sounds which can eventually result in long term hearing damage, although for a less bulky option then cheap disposable ear plugs work just as effectively without being so cumbersome.
Lastly, when dealing with laying floor tiles, you will find that you will be on your knees most of the time when doing the job. This can be really uncomfortable without the use of a pair of knee pads, and basically all you need without having to break the bank on a professional pair of pads, are just simple foam pads such as the ones suitable for gardening. They are less bulky and way cheaper than the professional tradesman's knee pad, but if you were feeling inventive enough, you could even improvise with a large old pair of socks with the feet cut off, or the sleeves of an old sweater pulled up over your knees with pieces of upholstery foam inserted. It's the small things like these that could eventually help save on your budget, and no matter how ridiculous you may look doing your floor tiling project, in the end you'll be the one that's laughing by saving on spending costs.
Matt is a proud husband and father of a 2 1/2 year old daughter,
with another little one on the way. He and his wife live in a 60 year
old home that he was able to fix up over a few years in his "spare
time". With a love for floor tiling and extreme sports, the two don't
necessarily mix, but help to add to his outgoing personality and ability
to tackle almost any problem.
It took Matt almost 3 years to perfect his book "A Unique Step-By-Step Guide: Making Floor Tiling Easier". He wanted to make it as accessible as possible for people of all varying degrees of experience.
For an opportunity to either purchase the book, or receive a Free DVD on floor tiling, go to http://www.SeilingsFloors.com. Click on the FREE DVD, to discover the special promotion he has to offer.
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It took Matt almost 3 years to perfect his book "A Unique Step-By-Step Guide: Making Floor Tiling Easier". He wanted to make it as accessible as possible for people of all varying degrees of experience.
For an opportunity to either purchase the book, or receive a Free DVD on floor tiling, go to http://www.SeilingsFloors.com. Click on the FREE DVD, to discover the special promotion he has to offer.
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