Tile Tools & Supplies

James Hardie   Hardie Backer 1/2-in x 3-ft x 5-ft Fiber cement Backer Board Sheet

Hardie® Backer cement board is a tile underlayment made to use on walls, with floors and countertops. Works as a tile backerboard and as an underlayment for tile, vinyl and wood flooring. 0.42" cement board is made of 90% Portland cement and sand, resists damage from moisture and provides excellent tile adhesion. Product formulation results in a combination of strength, uniform composition and performance. Hardie® Backer cement board is easier to use, cuts with tight seam lines and less debris. Hardie® Backer contains superior strength and durability delivering a solid foundation on walls, with tile, flooring and stone countertops.

DUROCK Brand   1/2-in x 3-ft x 5-ft Cement Backer Board Sheet

USG Durock Brand cement board with EdgeGuard offers architects, builders and tile contractors a strong, water-durable tile base for tub and shower areas. Also an ideal underlayment for tile on floors and countertops in new construction and remodeling. Board is readily applied over wood or steel framing spaced 16 in. o.c. with corrosion-resistant wood, steel screws or hot-dipped galvanized roofing nails. After joints are treated, wall or floor tile is applied using latex-fortified mortar or Type I organic adhesive.

James Hardie   Hardie Backer 1/4-in x 3-ft x 5-ft Fiber cement Backer Board Sheet

Hardie® Backer cement board is a tile underlayment made to use with floors and countertops. Works in kitchens, bathrooms or other areas within the home. 0.25" cement board is made of 90% Portland cement and sand, resists damage from moisture and provides excellent tile adhesion. Product formulation results in a combination of strength, uniform composition and performance. Hardie® Backer cement board is easier to use, cuts with tight seam lines and less debris. Hardie® Backer contains superior strength and durability delivering a solid foundation in projects involving tile, flooring and stone countertops.

Johns Manville   GoBoard 1/2-in x 3-ft x 5-ft Polyisocyanurate Backer Board Sheet

GoBoard is a waterproof, ultra-lightweight, tile backer board from Johns Manville. It is a Polyiso foam board engineered for durability, yet is up to 80% lighter than cement backer boards. It's easy to handle, cut and install - ideal for both the Pro and DIYers to complete the tile project faster.

Schluter Systems   All-Set White Thinset Tile Mortar ( 50 Pound(s) )

Schluter All-Set is a specialized modified thin-set mortar specifically formulated for use with Schluter membranes and boards. It is designed to be used under and over all Ditra and Kerdi products. It is sag-resistant making it ideal for horizontal and vertical tile installations. All-Set is suitable for interior and exterior applications.

DUROCK Brand   1/4-in x 3-ft x 5-ft Cement Backer Board Sheet

USG Durock Brand cement board with EdgeGuard offers architects, builders and tile contractors a strong, water-durable tile base for tub and shower areas. Also an ideal underlayment for tile on floors and countertops in new construction and remodeling. Board is readily applied over wood or steel framing spaced 16 in. o.c. with corrosion-resistant wood, steel screws or hot-dipped galvanized roofing nails. After joints are treated, wall or floor tile is applied using latex-fortified mortar or Type I organic adhesive.

Schluter Systems   Kerdi-Board 1/2-in x 4-ft x 8-ft Polystyrene foam Backer Board Sheet

Kerdi-Board is a multi-functional tile substrate and building panel that can be used for creating bonded waterproofing assemblies with tile coverings. Kerdi-Board is made from an extruded polystyrene foam panel, with a special reinforcement material on both sides and fleece webbing for effective anchoring in thin-set mortar. It can be used in the creation of a broad range of building elements, such as showers and bathtub surrounds.

MusselBound   Double-Sided Adhesive 180-in x 12-in Setting mat

Easy and clean for the DIY. May reposition mat and tile until firmly press to activate strong bond. No cure time so no waiting to grout.

James Hardie   Hardie Backer 1/2-in x 3-ft x 5-ft Fiber cement Backer Board Sheet

Hardie® Backer Cement Board with HydroDefense™ Technology is a waterproof cement backerboard. Passing ANSI A118.10 for waterproofness, Hardie® Backer Cement Board with HydroDefense™ Technology has been engineered to help protect tile installations in kitchens and bathrooms from moisture penetration. It provides the unmatched strength, ease of use, and excellent tile adhesion you’ve come to expect from Hardie® Backer, now with a waterproof composition throughout the board. Hardie® Backer Cement Board with HydroDefense™ Technology permits time-savings on install by allowing you to skip the step of applying waterproof coating across the entire board surface area. Just waterproof the joints and fasteners and then move on to the next step. Quicker installs can help you complete more jobs with confidence and without compromise to quality. Hardie® Backer Cement Board with HydroDefense™ Technology delivers solid protection for your customers, your work and your reputation. Some application areas, such as shower pans, may require additional waterproofing. Refer to local building code requirements.

PermaBASE   PLUS 1/2-in x 3-ft x 5-ft Cement Backer Board Sheet

PermaBASE PLUS Cement Board is a lighter weight, rigid substrate made of Portland cement aggregate and glass mesh that provides an exceptionally hard, durable surface that is able to withstand prolonged exposure to moisture. PermaBASE PLUS® Cement Board has the same qualities built into PermaBASE Cement Board but weighs 15% less. EdgeTech® Reinforced Edge allows for more secure application of fasteners closer to the edge.

Armaly ProPlus   ProPlus Yellow Heavy Duty Polyurethane Grout sponge

Made with a unique cell structure that wipes and rinses excess mortar and grout faster, our heavy duty mortar and grouting sponge is shaped with rounded edges to minimize digging out or scoring of grout lines. Made in the USA.

Schluter Systems   Ditra 197-in x 39-in Uncoupling and Waterproofing membrane

Ditra is an uncoupling membrane designed for ceramic, porcelain, and stone tile installations on floors. It provides uncoupling to prevent cracked tile and grout. It is made of polyethylene creating a waterproofing layer protecting the substrate. Ditra can be installed over a variety of subfloors including concrete, plywood, OSB and radiant heated floors. The thickness of the tile assembly is minimized by using Ditra, which is only 1/8-in thick.

Schluter Systems   Schiene 0.375-in W x 98.5-in L Aluminum L-angle Tile Edge Trim

The Schiene profile is designed to finish and protect tile edges on floors and walls. It is ideal for creating floor transitions between tile and another surface of the same height such as carpet or wood. Schiene has an integrated joint spacer which ensures a uniform grout joint between the tile and profile.

Project Source   1/16-in Plastic Tile spacing kit Tile Spacer and Leveling System 100 -Pack

This flat clip is part A of the tile leveling system for both floor and wall tile. Use this along with part B 1690487 (wedges) and part C 1690486 (pliers) to create level surfaces in your tile project. All are sold separately.