3D technology is transforming the tiling trade, allowing for the planning of tile placement with millimeter precision. Gone are the days of eyeballing cuts and patterns that don't fit. With digital tools, the final result can be visualized before mixing the first drop of thin-set mortar.
From mental blueprint to digital model: how it's done 🛠️
A clear example: when designing a bathroom, the tiler can use software like SketchUp or Revit to create a 3D model of the space. There, they place each piece, adjust 2 mm joints, and simulate corner cuts. Programs like Cedreo or Floorplanner allow exporting exact material lists. This avoids buying extra tiles and reduces trips to the store. The result: fewer errors and a tighter budget.
The laser level is also useful for finding the keys 😅
Of course, all this technology won't prevent you from realizing, after finishing the perfect 3D model, that you forgot to measure the door frame opening. Or that, when bringing the tablet to the job site, you drop it into the bucket of grout. But hey, at least you can complain with a nice render in hand. That said, the jackhammer is still faster than undoing a mistake in the software.