You need to make sure that you have the correct tools for your tiling job whatever kind of tile you are using, including travertine and travertine tiles.

The tools you need for installing wall tiles include:

• Tile cutters
• Tile nippers
• Two clean buckets
• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Non-permanent marker
• Spirit level
• Spacer pegs: 1mm, 2mm or 3mm
• Notched tiling trowel: 3x3mm for mosaics, 6x6mm for standard wall tiles, 8x8mm for larger tiles
• A quality square cut sponge for cleaning grout and tiles
• Hack saw for trim cutting
• A dustpan and a brush
• A drill and the appropriate drill bits
• A straight edge to create a tile gauging rod
• Wire brush for plaster preparation
• A soft lint-free cloth such as an old tea towel to polish your tiles
• A rubber-backed trowel or a squeegee that you can use for applying your tile grout
• A wide blade paint scraper or a flat hand trowel to cover the back of a notched trowel with tile adhesive
• A tiling batten to use for larger areas
• A white Scotchbrite® soft pad that will emulsify grout
• Some silicone sealant and an applicator
• An electric cutter if you are cutting hard tiles or right angles

The tools you will need for floor tiles include:

• A score and separate cutter
• An electric cutter
• Tile nippers
• A tape measure
• 2 clean buckets
• A pencil or a non-permanent marker
• A straight edge to make a tile gauging rod
• Spacer pegs: 4mm or 3mm
• Knee pads
• A notched trowel: 6x6mm for small tiles, 8x8mm medium size for tiles and 10x10mm for larger tiles
• A flat hand trowel or a paint scraper with a wide blade to spread adhesive on the back of a notched trowel
• A trowel that is rubber-backed or a squeegee for applying tile grout
• Blue or maroon Scotchbrite® medium pad to emulsify the grout
• A quality square cut sponge for cleaning your tiles and grout
• A soft lint free cloth, such as an old tea towel to polish your tiles
• A soft broom
• A dustpan and brush
• A drill and the appropriate drill bits
• A silicone sealant and an applicator
• A hack saw for cutting trims
• Chalk line

A set square or 3:4:5 triangle to create a right angle