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Aquí es donde las instalaciones salen mal… antes de que la baldosa toque el piso.
👎 Aplicar el mortero en diferentes direcciones atrapa aire.
👍 El peinado direccional colapsa las crestas y elimina vacíos.
Esa es la diferencia entre una adhesión sólida… y problemas más adelante. #tile #bathroomremodel #tileinstallation #remodeling #qeptools taken in Boca Raton, Florida by @qeptools

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Precision and style come together as we install these stunning 12x24 porcelain tiles! Transforming this space with clean lines and a timeless look. The perfect blend of durability and elegance. 🛠️✨

Looking to upgrade your bathroom? Contact us today for a free consultation! 📞 Let’s turn your vision into reality #tile #bathroomremodel #tileinstallation #remodeling #westpalmbeach #lovewhatyoudo #bathroomdesign #tiledesign #southflorida #schluter taken in West Palm Beach, Florida by @qeptools

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The clips are fun 🤩 and perfect for leveling walls
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Thanks for tuning in catch you guys on the next one ☝️
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#diy #reels #homeimprovement #instagood taken in Matthews, North Carolina by @qeptools

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Big Clinker Tile Cutter para los cortes principales y Artisan Power Nippers para los pequeños ajustes.

Mira cómo estas dos herramientas de QEP trabajan juntas para hacer de manera rápida y sencilla los cortes del perímetro en estas pequeñas baldosas hexagonales.

#tilecutter #tilecutting #tilework #tiling #tileinstallation taken in West Palm Beach, Florida by @qeptools

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New diamond blade? Make a few cuts through scrap tile before cutting the good stuff.
Conditioning your blade helps expose the cutting diamonds so you can get cleaner cuts right from the start.
📷 @abctiletech

#blade #tileblade #tilecutting #tilework #tileinstallation by @qeptools

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One wrong move. Thousands of dollars down the drain. 😬
When you’re working with oversized tile panels, the right equipment makes all the difference.
The QEP GPTP Solutions give you the support and control you need to cut, carry, and handle oversized panels with confidence.

#largeformattiles #tileinstallation #tilework #tilesetter #tileinstaller by @qeptools

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Heavy-duty carbide blades.
Non-slip grip.
Extra blade storage in the handle.
QEP Pro Grout Saw.
📷 @dorsetdagger

#tilesaw #tiletool #tilework #tileinstallation #tiling by @qeptools

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When the cut needs more finesse than force.
The QEP Artisan Power Nippers bring precision, adjustable settings, and unlimited cutting depth to glass, tile and porcelain.
📷 @david_arnott_

#mosaictile #mosaicart #mosaicartist #tilework #tiledesign by @qeptools

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Raspador de 4 pulgadas. una excusa menos para dejar residuos
Usa el QEP Floor Scraper para la preparación de el piso, la limpieza y esas áreas estrechas donde nesecita mayor control. #tile #bathroomremodel #remodeling taken in Boca Raton, Florida by @qeptools

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Long days on the floor? Meet the new QEP Durable Comfort Knee Pads. Your knees will thank you.

📷 @abctiletech
#floorprep #demoliton #tilework #tileinstallation #contructiontools by @qeptools

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LASH leveling clip cleanup, simplified.
QEP Tile Mallet. Clean break. Keep moving.

#tilelevelingsystem #largeformattiles #tilework #tileinstallation #tiling by @qeptools

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FACT: You don’t need a four-year degree to build a strong career and earn a good living.

That doesn’t make college or university the wrong choice. But it does mean the old “college or bust” narrative leaves out a major path: skilled trades, where you can earn while you learn and continue building your income over time.

Here’s what the data shows in the U.S. and Canada:
• Skilled trades: roughly US$56,000–US$64,000 at national median pay in the U.S.; roughly C$71,000–C$73,000 in Canada for comparable trades.
• Bachelor’s degree: about US$82,000 annually for full-time U.S. workers age 25+; about C$92,900 annually in Canada for workers age 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Higher earning potential: In the U.S., the top 10% of electricians and plumbers earn more than US$108,000 annually, while the top 10% of flooring installers and tile and stone setters earn more than US$89,000. In Canada, published high wage estimates annualize to about C$96,000–C$108,000 for plumbers, electricians, and industrial mechanics—before overtime.

The trades also offer multiple paths to increase income over time: specialization, overtime, leadership roles, and starting or growing your own business.

In tile installation, higher pay often comes down to market factors:
• Low supply of skilled workers with high demand
• Availability of overtime, weekend, or night shifts
• Project-based pay structures rather than fixed salaries
• Hazard pay or compensation for physically demanding work
• Opportunities for bonuses tied to speed, efficiency, or specialization

At the end of the day, it’s not “school vs. trades.” It’s about choosing the path that matches your goals, skills, and lifestyle.

U.S. figures are 2025 national median annual pay. Canadian trade figures are national wage estimates annualized at 40 hours per week for 52 weeks, before overtime. The degree figures use the closest available national data sets and are not perfectly apples-to-apples.

#skilledtrades #tradeschool #collegedegree #bluecollar #smallbusiness taken in Canada by @qeptools

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