Building & Tiling Tools
Everything for bricklaying, plastering and tiling jobs. The range includes Marshalltown tools such as tile floats and brick jointers, Globemaster plasterers trowels, margin trowels, a cotton brick line, a 10lb sledge hammer, a hickory claw hammer shaft, small tool leaf pointing tools and Vitrex professional tiling sponges, from SupaTool, RST, Marshalltown, Vitrex, Surfacemaster and Bulldog.
For tiling, a margin trowel and notched trowel handle small areas and spreading adhesive, and a float or sponge cleans grout from tile surfaces. For plastering, a plasterers trowel in a length like 280mm helps to smooth finishes, while smaller pointing tools such as a small tool leaf in 1/2 inch size work mortar into joints. A brick line helps keep courses level, and a sledge hammer is used for breaking and driving.
Look for a comfortable handle and a rust resistant blade, and match the blade length to the size of the surface you are working. Clean tools thoroughly after each use, because dried mortar or adhesive is hard to remove. Wear gloves and safety glasses, especially when hammering or cutting tile. Replacement hammer shafts are cheaper than a whole new tool if the handle breaks.
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How to choose building and tiling tools
Choose tools by the material and the size of the job.
| Tool | Best for | Things to know |
|---|---|---|
| Trowels | Bricklaying, pointing and plastering | Shape and size differ for each job |
| Notched spreaders | Spreading tile adhesive evenly | Bigger tiles need larger notches |
| Manual tile cutter | Straight cuts in ceramic and porcelain | Check the maximum cutting length |
| Tile nippers and files | Small shaped cuts and edges | Good for cutting around pipes |
| Floats | Grouting, rendering and finishing | Rubber floats are used for grout |
| Buckets and mixing paddles | Mixing adhesive, mortar and plaster | Clean straight after use |
Building & Tiling Tools: frequently asked questions
What tools do I need to tile a wall?
A tape measure, spirit level, notched trowel, tile cutter, spacers, grout float and sponge cover most tiling jobs.
What is a margin trowel?
It is a small, rectangular trowel for mixing and applying mortar in tight spaces. It suits patching and small repairs.
What is a brick line for?
It is a string stretched between two points to keep each row of bricks straight and level.
How do I replace a hammer shaft?
Remove the old broken shaft, fit a new one of the same size and wedge it tightly. Check it is secure before use.
Can I clean dried adhesive from a trowel?
Remove it with a scraper or wire brush when it is soft or after soaking. Cleaning straight away is easier.
Buying in bulk or for your business?
Landlords, trades and facilities teams can ask us for a quote on larger quantities.