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How to Cut a Circular Hole in Tile Like a Pro
An electric drill is more powerful than a battery drill, making it ideal for cutting through tiles quickly and efficiently. Always drill halfway through the tile first to prevent it from jerking and potentially breaking. After the hole is made, grind the back to remove any rough edges. Remember to use an extractor fan and wear a mask to protect yourself from dust, and don’t forget ear protection for the noise. Mark the tile before drilling and take your time for the best resu
Jax Tiling
Jul 11 min read


Choosing the Right Paddle Mixer for Mixing Tile Adhesive
Learn about the two main types of paddle mixers for tile adhesive: one that pushes the glue down and one that pulls it up. The paddle that pushes the adhesive down is more efficient, creating a cleaner and faster mix while preventing excess material from rising up the sides. Watch my YouTube video to see which paddle is best for your tiling project.
Jax Tiling
Jun 301 min read


How to Mix Sand and Cement for Tiling Work in a Mechanical Mixer
I'll show you how I mix sand and cement for tiling, with the right ratio and added BondCrete for extra strength, making it easier to spread, screed, and create a solid base for your tiling projects.
Jax Tiling
Jun 301 min read


Bad Tradesman = Big Cost | What I Had to Fix Before Tiling
Why Hiring the Right Tradesman Matters — A Real-World Example When it comes to trades, you really do get what you pay for — but price...
Jax Complete Tiling
May 22 min read


How waterproofing should look like in a bathroom
how-waterproofing-should-look-like-in-a-bathroom This is how I believe waterproofing should look in a bathroom. I have used this method...
Jax Tiling
Jul 7, 20241 min read


How to waterproof a bathroom step by step
Ultimate Bathroom Waterproofing Guide: Step-by-Step Tutorial Join me in this comprehensive tutorial where I guide you step by step...
Jax Complete Tiling
May 12, 20241 min read


How To Epoxy Grout Your Tiles
In this video, I will be showcasing the process of grouting tile joints using epoxy grout. Epoxy grout offers several advantages compared...
Jax Complete Tiling
May 6, 20241 min read


How to use a Grabo Suction Cup Grabo Suction Cup Review for Tilers laying tiles
Grabo suction cup for tilers demo
Jax Tiling
Jul 30, 20212 min read


Choosing the Right Tiling Service in Sydney
Choosing a residential tiling service in Sydney While we use it every day, people rarely pay attention to the floor or wall tiling in...
Jax Tiling
Jul 24, 20214 min read


How to make a grout gun, caulking gun, mortar pointing gun.
Mortar gun hack — The price for a professional mortar gun is around $130.00, why not just make it from a silicon tube :-) The grout gun I...
Jax Tiling
Jun 24, 20211 min read


How to apply silicone were movement occurs between tiles
A little demonstration on how to apply silicone to internal junctions where movement occurs between tiles, excuse the movement as this...
Jax Tiling
Jun 24, 20212 min read


Cutting, Splitting and installing a tile around a floor waste
Splitting and installing a tile around a floor waste. Jax Complete Tiling, jaxtiling.com.au properly. The floor waste, also known as a...
Jax Tiling
Jun 24, 20211 min read


How to cement bed (screed) a bathroom floor
Want to know how to cement bed a bathroom floor? Watch my video
Jax Tiling
Jun 24, 20211 min read


How to set out tiles in a stretcher bond pattern (brick bond)
In this video, I will show you how to set out tiles in a stretcher Bond pattern for wall and floor tiling In this instructional video, I...
Jax Tiling
Jun 24, 20211 min read


How to repair a leaking shower without removing tiles, waterproof
This method used in the video fixes your leaking shower without the removal of tiles and at a cost-effective way. To fix the shower leak...
Jax Tiling
Jun 24, 20211 min read


How To Cut Large Tiles On A Sigma ART 127 cm Tile Cutter
In this video, I will just demonstrate how to cut large format tiles on a 127 cm Sigma tile cutter. With this tile cutter, you can...
Jax Tiling
Jun 24, 20211 min read


How to set out Herringbone Pattern on a wall or floor
Herringbone tile set out - In this video, I will show you how to set out herringbone the correct way to get equal cutting on both sides...
Jax Tiling
Jun 22, 20211 min read
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