RUBI UK Ltd

RUBI invented the tile cutter in 1951 and today we have the best and most complete line of tile cutters and tile installation tools for any kind of wall or floor installation materials. Over time RUBI has become a world leader in the manufacture of tools for cutting and installing ceramic tiles, largely supported by design and innovation in its wide range of tile cutters. Thanks to the work and cooperation of all the departments at the company and the great loyalty of our customers, scattered all around the world, we are aware of the demands and specific needs of each market. For these reasons, we design and manufacture products and tools that are tailored to each type of market and that meet the needs of the professional. The main advantage of tile cutters is their working speed. Cutting a ceramic tile is a matter of seconds when compared to tile saws. The advantages of cutting ceramic tiles with a manual tool also include cleaning, because you can make many cuts with hardly any mess, since you do not need water or create any dust. Another advantage of cutting ceramic tiles with a manual tool is that you do not need electricity. This allows you to work anywhere on the site without needing to have a power point nearby. Unlike power tools, manual tile cutters do not require water cooling. This gives you a great deal of autonomy when it comes to working right where you want to without needing a water supply nearby, and also without making the surrounding area wet or dirty. An interesting point about tile cuttersis the low price of consumables. Scoring wheels are low cost and long life tools with which you can make many cuts, cheaply and easily. Manual tile cutters are very safe tools because they do not contain sharp parts that may come into contact with the body. For this set of reasons we can say that they are always the first choice for professional ceramic tile installers.

The range of manual cutters RUBI is the largest and most popular on the market, for that reason, RUBI has a wide variety of accessories with which the professional setter can get the most out of his manual cutter for ceramic tile RUBI. Thanks to the lateral stops, the professional will be able to improve the fixing and the measurement of the ceramic tile during the cut, in this way the setter will achieve a greater precision and ease in the cuts; especially in repetitive cuts or angular cuts, improving the profitability of their work.

Discover the range of tools specially designed for the cutting, handling and installation of large-format porcelain sheets, SLAB SYSTEM. Porcelain sheets are increasingly common, and for this reason, RUBI offers the setter a selection of tools designed, especially, to cover and solve the peculiarities of these special materials. SLAB SYSTEM is composed firstly of solutions for large format cutting, like the manual SLIM CUTTER or the tile saw TC-125, the best solution for cutting the large format porcelain plates on the market.

Ceramic sheets are becoming more common, and for this reason, RUBI offers the setter a selection of tools designed, especially, to cover and solve the peculiarities of these special materials. SLAB SYSTEM cutting solutions offer, first of all, a manual cutter: the SLIM CUTTER, the best solution for cutting large-scale porcelain plates on the market; The cutting solutions are completed with the TC-125 electric cutter, perfect for both dry and wet cutting, and particularly so for mitre cutting.

The RUBI range of tile saws provides the most demanding professional with the tools needed to make those cuts that cannot be done with a tile cutter, quickly, easily and with high quality finishes. Here you will find different models and types of tile saws, cutting blades and accessories with which you can adapt to any material and get the best results. This range of products, like other ranges in our catalogue, is designed to save users time and increase the efficiency of their work. At RUBI we are aware of the importance today of efficiency and saving time. For this reason, our product development managers are very much focused on these concepts when designing new tools. RUBI tile saws offer you the possibility of a wide range of cuts in ceramic materials and natural stones, such as granite or marble. Cuts such as corners, miter cuts, cuts inside tiles, etc. We must also highlight the full range of diamond blades for both dry and wet cutting, and specific ones to work with each type of material and to always get the best results, both in speed and cutting quality. Finally, with the help of accessories, you will get that extra help for difficult and special cuts. At RUBI we have always had a very close relationship with ceramic tile installers and it is vital for us to have constant, fluent communication with them. That's why we have all the necessary tools to offer industry professionals an innovative product able to provide solutions to their daily needs while working. We should also stress that RUBI only provides reliable products and tools. Our long tradition in the field of ceramic tile installing, and the high levels we demand, mean that we only offer you high quality tools. Due to it being seen as a safe, high quality and reliable tool manufacturer, RUBI is the brand preferred by professionals.

The range of RUBI diamond blades is constantly evolving and has earned the trust and appreciation from professionals worldwide. RUBI takes the insights from the market and the main ceramics manufacturers, to know firsthand the changing needs of the industry’s professionals. Thus, the RUBI diamond blades continue to improve, renewing and combining new products with the latest technologies both in its design and manufacture. This continuing improvement and innovation, combined with an excellent value for money, are the reasons why more and more construction professionals choose RUBI diamond blades for their most challenging jobs. RUBI has a complete range of diamond blades for dry and wet cutting. Varying in diameter, from 4 to 9 in. In the RUBI range of diamond blades, professionals will find various types of blades to fully meet their needs. Within the diamond blades section, you can find different types: CONTINUOUS rim blades for maximum cutting quality. J-SLOT blades that provide high performance, allowing high speed cutting on the hardest materials. TURBO and TURBO-VIP blades to increase cutting speed, without sacrificing high quality finishing. SEGMENTED AND TURBO-SEGMENTED blades for maximum cutting speed and versatility. RUBI also offers a range of ELECTROPLATED SEGMENTED blades, ideal for cutting materials with a high risk of breaking such as marble or fibers, and SEGMENTED VACUUM BRAZED for fast cutting of any type of materials. RUBI classifies its diamond blades by color, depending on the type of material or materials for which it was designed. This classification allows easy recognition of the blade by the user and the dealer and shows its wide range, with solutions for each type of material depending on the cutting speed and quality.

RUBI has a complete range of dry cutting diamond blades. Varying in diameter, from 4 to 9 in. In the RUBI range of dry cutting diamond blades, professionals will find various types of blades to fully meet their needs. Within the dry cutting diamond blade section, you can find different types. CONTINUOUS rim blades for maximum cutting quality. J-SLOT blades that provide high performance, allowing high speed cutting on the hardest materials. TURBO and TURBO-VIP blades to increase cutting speed, without sacrificing high quality finishing. SEGMENTED AND TURBO-SEGMENTED blades for maximum cutting speed and versatility. RUBI also offers a range of ELECTROPLATED SEGMENTED blades, ideal for cutting materials with a high risk of breaking, such as marble or fibers. RUBI classifies its cutting blades by color, depending on the type of material or materials for which it was designed. This classification allows easy recognition of the blade by the user and the dealer and shows its wide range, with solutions for each type of material depending on the cutting speed and quality. The dry cutting range includes special blades for cutting porcelain stoneware and hard materials such as slate, granite, extruded stoneware and porcelain stoneware, and which works perfectly for very hard porcelain stoneware, combining high speed and high quality cutting. The designs of the RUBI tools are duly approved by certification companies in order to meet all applicable safety regulations and to give professionals the safest, most reliable and highest quality tools. Furthermore, on the internet you can check the great impact of the RUBI name among professionals. There are thousands of searches, articles, media and methods by which RUBI ensures it is close to the professional and gives continued support and help at any time.

RUBI has a complete range of wet saw blades. Included in the RUBI range of wet saw blades, professionals will find various types of diamond blades to fully meet their needs Thanks to the knowledge of new ceramic materials, adhesives and construction materials, RUBI is always working on the design and manufacture of innovative products that offer high quality solutions and time savings to industry professionals, always focused on getting the best results. There are different types of wet saw blades depending on their morphology.

The RUBI drill bits are the most reliable drill bits for tile, natural stone and other wall materials. With the evolution of ceramic materials, which are increasingly found in larger formats, with the most varied finishes and with increasingly remarkable hardness, RUBI has gone a step further and created a complete range to offer a solution to the industry professional, for each type of work. The range in which it has invested most is the diamond drill bit, because it is the material most recommended for working with hard materials like porcelain. RUBI offers a complete range of diamond drill bits, both for dry work with a grinder and wet work with a drill. With both systems you will be able to drill any type of ceramic tile or natural stone, easily, fast and safely, getting the best finishes. In addition to the drill bits, fastening and cooling items are provided, everything needed to ensure a good job. This range of products, like other ranges in our catalogue, is designed to save users time and increase the efficiency of their work. At RUBI we are aware of the importance today of efficiency and saving time. For this reason our product development managers are very much focused on these concepts when designing new tools. Moreover, at the RUBI website you can find a file of photos and videos properly classified for each tool, which will help you to know a little more about the product. The videos show the most important uses and applications of each tool. Simply search the catalogue and choose the product. There you will find all the information and audiovisual support you need.

Traditional tungsten carbide drill bits continue to be, after many years, the most widely accepted solution by professionals worldwide. Their ability to drill in tiles, either during the installation process and afterwards, coupled with the high quality of their tungsten carbide pads, mean they remain a favorite of professionals. In addition, RUBI tungsten carbide drill bits can be a good option for drilling slabs of materials with low levels of hardness, such as calcareous stones and some marbles.

The most complete range of tile and stone polishing pads. At RUBI, we are perfectly aware of the requirements of the professional ceramic tile installer. That’s why we are aware that these professionals sometimes must perform work on natural stones. Most of these jobs, on site, focus on rectifying and finishing cuts. That's why RUBI provides building professionals with the range of tile and stone polishing pads for finishes. This comprehensive range of tile and stone polishing pads is designed for the professional who seeks the highest quality in their finishes. The RUBI range of polishing pads is especially designed for the surface treatment of natural stones. The RUBI tile and stone polishing pads guarantee the best finishes in both dry work and all that carried out wet. Within the range of polishing pads, professionals will find different grains and all special finishing strips. The range of RUBI tile and stone polishing pads completely satisfies the needs of construction professionals. In RUBI, we know how people work in every country in the world, we know the demands of ceramic tile installers and we have knowledge of all materials used for installations and repairs. For these reasons, RUBI is a recognized brand and clearly focused on a professional and demanding industry. That's why RUBI offers you all the knowledge and experience to manufacture high precision tools. The high demands of our customers and the market has led us to put our expertise into designing tools and products for cutting and installing ceramic tiles as accurately as possible. Moreover, on the internet you can check the great impact of the RUBI brand among professionals. There are thousands of searches, articles, media and methods by which RUBI ensures it is close to the professional and gives continued support and help at any time.

RUBI, as a brand specialised in diamond tools, makes available to the specialised professional this range of diamond discs for roughing work. Thanks to the technique of VACUUM BRAZING, RUBI has developed its line of diamond blades for roughing. The roughing of surfaces or finishes of edges is a job that requires, not only a skilled and experienced professional. It also requires the use of the best specialised tools. Within the range of diamond blades for roughing, the professional can find different granulometries to obtain very varied levels of finishes.

RUBI offers professional tile installers a varied line of mortar mixers and paddles with specific heads for different materials, and with which you can get a homogeneous mixture adapted to your needs. With the evolution of ceramic materials, adhesives and mortars for ceramic tiles have also changed. With this series of modifications, mortar mixing work has acquired greater prominence and mortar mixers have become essential. The need has also arisen to mix paints and liquids, and other more specific and special materials such as epoxy resins. The result of effort and experience over many years, RUBI has adapted to these changes by designing a range of top-level mixers. A range that is able to meet the needs of professionals in the ceramic tile industry worldwide. The range of RUBI mortar mixers can be adapted to each type of job, either light or more intensive, and to each specialty in the world of construction. These mortar mixers are very powerful and durable, with adjustable speeds and allowing large amounts of material to be mixed effortlessly and quickly. The different paddles offered by the range are the perfect complement, adaptable both in the amount of material to be mixed and the type: mortars, liquids, epoxy or plaster. At RUBI we have always been concerned about the health of professionals. The concept of ergonomics is always present within the design of our tools, as we believe that safety and minimising the risk of injury at work are essential for health and proper performance. The new range of mixers is the result of this work, they are easier to use and adaptable to the demands of the professional.

Reliability, quality, performance, design, innovation ... these are some of the notable aspects of the RUBI range of mortar mixers. The constant evolution in ceramic tile adhesives is a reality that the tile installer faces every day. For that reason, RUBI is constantly evolving, as its range of mortar mixers. In the mixing range, as in most of the RUBI catalogue, we have had the collaboration of industry professionals and end-users in the design and creation process. this joint work allows us to release products with guarantees that meet the needs of our most demanding customers.

RUBI Tools, in its continuous desire to excel and make available to the professional setter all the possible tools, designs the leveling systems. With 4 different systems: TILE LEVEL, TILE LEVEL QUICK, DELTA LEVEL SYSTEM, and now CYCLONE LEVEL SYSTEM RUBI offers the widest range in the market. The main function of the RUBI leveling systems is to avoid the creation of lippage during the installation of ceramic tiles, both on floors and walls. The leveling systems also prevent the movement of the tiles during the setting of the adhesive and, during the installation, the number of corrections in the position of the ceramic tile itself is reduced.

RUBI Tools, in its continuous desire to excel and make available to the professional setter all the possible tools, designs the leveling systems. With 4 different systems: TILE LEVEL, TILE LEVEL QUICK, DELTA LEVEL SYSTEM, and now CYCLONE LEVEL SYSTEM RUBI offers the widest range in the market. The main function of the RUBI leveling systems is to avoid the creation of lippage during the installation of ceramic tiles, both on floors and walls. The leveling systems also prevent the movement of the tiles during the setting of the adhesive and, during the installation, the number of corrections in the position of the ceramic tile itself is reduced.

RUBI Tools, in its continuous desire to excel and make available to the professional setter all the possible tools, designs the leveling systems. With 4 different systems: TILE LEVEL, TILE LEVEL QUICK, DELTA LEVEL SYSTEM, and now CYCLONE LEVEL SYSTEM RUBI offers the widest range in the market. The main function of the RUBI leveling systems is to avoid the creation of lippage during the installation of ceramic tiles, both on floors and walls. The leveling systems also prevent the movement of the tiles during the setting of the adhesive and, during the installation, the number of corrections in the position of the ceramic tile itself is reduced.

The RUBI line of tile installation tools is conceived and designed exclusively for the pro tile installer, offering different tile setting tools for different jobs. Thanks to the work and cooperation of all the departments at the company and the great loyalty of our customers, scattered all around the world, we are aware of the demands and specific needs of each market. For these reasons, RUBI is capable of designing and manufacturing products and tools that are tailored to each type of market and that meet the needs of all professionals.

RUBI has one of the most complete ranges of trowels and notched trowels on the market. Manufactured with the highest quality materials, the RUBI range of trowels and notched trowels are synonymous with assurance and confidence. Available with different types of handles; wood, plastic, the exclusive and original RUBIFLEX® System that combines ergonomics, strength and comfort in a single handle. All handles, in all types, are available in both closed and open systems, to suit the needs of each market and the preferences of each user.

RUBI introduces the range of rubber buckets and construction trash chutes, an innovative range that respects the traditions of building and professional tile installers. The range of rubber buckets and construction trash chutes, RUBI-KANGURO offers the building professional versatility and unmatched quality, which can be adjusted to each job or activity with a wide range of possibilities. The exceptional quality of these products is the result of long experience in the manufacture of rubber materials.

The RUBICLEAN buckets range is one of the most comprehensive ranges on the market. The RUBICLEAN buckets adapt to all market needs and perfectly meet those of professional tile fitters. The RUBICLEAN buckets are designed to ensure maximum performance when cleaning ceramic tile after application of grouting material. With various capacities, all RUBICLEAN buckets incorporate a roller system to ensure that sponges are properly drained.

The RUBI grout cleaning tools combines both manual and electric tools, which allows to adapt and get the best results depending on the type of installation where you are working. This work ranges from grouting to subsequent cleaning, including the possibility of ceramic or natural stone, draining racks and cleaning kits, and two electrical machines. One is for cleaning joints in large areas and the other one for polishing, cutting, waxing, etc. Grouting and cleaning is the culmination of any installation of ceramic tiles.

Your safety is our top priority. That’s why RUBI provides top-notch construction safety equipment, specially designed for pro tile installers, and adapted to all needs and working conditions. Always starting from the professional’s safety, RUBI only offers reliable products and tools of the highest quality. The long tradition we have in the field of ceramic tile installing, and our high self-imposed standards, means that we offer professionals safe, reliable and high-quality tools.

With the wide range of accessories you can improve performance and equip your RUBI equipment with new features. More versatility and quality for your work. An exhaustive study has made it possible to offer ceramic tile cutting and installing professionals an extensive range of accessories, both to facilitate the work for the user and to improve and adapt to new needs, achieving results of the highest quality and precision. For the design and manufacture of new products, RUBI has computer tools, software and specialized 3D equipment.

RUBI has a great variety of palboxes and displays to meet the needs of our dealers, as well as assisting at sales outlets to improve products display. At RUBI we not only provide all the resources to improve the work of building and tile installing professionals, but we also care about the product being well displayed, thus helping our dealers. The first RUBI cutter was created to provide a solution to the problem with cutting cement tiles After more than 65 years, we continue to provide solutions to the ceramic tile installer by designing tools and products to suit the user's needs.