If someone on your list spends their weekends covered in thinset, skip the novelty socks and go straight for the good stuff: tile tools. These stocking-sized heroes are practical, affordable and make their next project smoother, faster and a lot more satisfying.

Here are five small-but-mighty gifts you can snag at TileTown this season.

1. Grout That Actually Makes Life Easier

Grout might not sound very glamorous, but any DIY tiler knows it can make or break the finished look. A bag of high-performance grout is like gifting them the “ta-da” moment at the end of a job.

Try Mapei Ultracolor Plus FA Rapid-Setting Grout (10 lbs). It’s a fast-setting, polymer-modified grout that’s colour-consistent, non-shrinking and designed to resist water, dirt and grime, so joints stay looking fresh longer.Try Mapei Ultracolor Plus FA Rapid-Setting Grout (10 lbs). It’s a fast-setting, polymer-modified grout that’s colour-consistent, non-shrinking and designed to resist water, dirt and grime, so joints stay looking fresh longer.

Want to turn it into a little “grout care kit”? Add a bottle of Aquamix Grout Haze Clean-Up so they can wipe away grout haze without harsh acids.

2. A Trusty Trowel For Satisfying Swipes

The right trowel helps get even coverage so tiles stay put and floors stay level. For most wall tile and smaller floor projects, the ICON Pro Series Trowel 1/4” V-Notch is a great all-rounder, with a stainless steel blade and soft-grip handle that feels good in the hand.

Shopping for a newer DIYer? Pair the trowel with our blog on types of trowels and when to use them and you’ve basically given them a mini masterclass.

3. Schluter Trim For Those Perfect Finishing Touches

Tile trim is the quiet overachiever of any project. It protects tile edges from chips, cleans up corners and gives backsplashes, niches and outside corners a polished, professional finish.

We’re big fans of Schluter for this. The Schluter RONDEC Aluminum 1/2” Profile is ideal for finishing tiled edges and corners while creating a smooth, rounded transition.  Schluter practically invented the modern metal tile trim, and their profiles are still the go-to choice for many pros.

Pop a length of trim (or a gift card with a note about “finishing details on your next project”) into a stocking and you’ve just gifted them the difference between “good enough” and “wow”.

4. A Pro-Grade Grout Float

If grout is the star, the grout float is the co-star doing the hard work. A solid float makes it easier to press grout fully into joints and clean off the excess without fighting the tool the whole time.

The ICON Pro-Series Grout Float is a great stocking stuffer: it’s available in handy sizes, built for pros and serious DIYers and tough enough to handle project after project.

Pair it with that bag of Mapei grout and suddenly their stocking is starting to look like a full upgrade kit.4. A Pro-Grade Grout Float

5. The Sponge That Saves The Day

Finally, the unsung hero of every tiling job: the grout sponge. A good sponge can mean the difference between clean, crisp grout lines and a smeary mess.

The ICON Grout Sponge SG-H is a professional-grade, extra-large sponge with rounded edges that help prevent digging into fresh grout while you wipe.  It’s perfect for cleanup during and after grouting, and it’s one of those “you can never have too many” items in a tiler’s toolkit.

Wrap It Up

Tuck one (or all) of these into a stocking and you’ll make the tile lover in your life very happy on project day. You can shop these installation must-haves and more at your nearest TileTown location in Victoria, Richmond, Langley and Edmonton, or browse online any time.

Need help choosing the right combo for their next reno? Drop by and chat with our in-store tile and design experts —we love helping you make every tile project look like a pro job.