This collection features high-quality products carefully selected for our customers. Browse our selection to find exactly what you're looking for.
Great tile work starts with layout—not thinset. The goal is simple: establish clean reference lines, confirm measurements, and keep everything consistent as you move across the room. The tools in this Tile Layout Tools collection are built for that job: faster snap lines, straighter checks, and reliable measuring so you can commit to your layout with confidence.
What’s in this collection
1) Marking & reference line tools
Chalk lines and refills help you establish centerlines, offsets, and grid lines that stay visible while you work.
2) Straightedges & layout checking tools
Straightedges let you verify long runs, keep rows honest, and check alignment before minor errors become big ones.
3) Measuring & leveling essentials
Measuring tapes and level/alignment tools support accurate cuts, clean reveals, and consistent pattern spacing—especially on walls, niches, and feature areas.
How to choose (what to look for)
- Room size + run length: Bigger floors and longer walls benefit from longer straightedges and bold, consistent lines.
- Visibility needs: Choose chalk and marking tools that stay readable on your substrate and in your lighting conditions.
- Accuracy & durability: A layout tool that slips, flexes, or becomes hard to read costs more in rework than it saves up front.
- Your workflow: If you’re doing high-volume installs, prioritize tools that are quick to deploy and easy to reset for repeat measurements.