For anyone just starting to learn about laying ceramic tile and how you can do this installation yourself, the first thing you'll learn is getting to know the right tools for the right kind of job.

You can purchase most of the tools you will need for laying ceramic tile at you local hardware stores or even DIY centers. For specialized equipment that might be too expensive for your budget like a tile cutter or hand held micro cutter, you can try looking for tool rental yard or tool rental companies. They may have these specialized tools you'll need at affordable and reasonable prives.

Some are even willing to help you with more information if you're a newbie at this kind of home improvement.

Here are the basic tools that you'll need for laying ceramic tile:

1) Safety clothing and gear - safety glasses, heavy leather gloves etc as shards and debris can cause nasty cuts.

2) Measurement tape, carpenter's square or even a bubble level.

3) Some tile spacers, putty knife, trowel, a tile cutter and a rubber grout float.

4) Mortar material for bonding your tiles when laying ceramic tile to your subfloor surface.

We also have updated guides and tips on laying ceramic tile here.