Suction Cups

Pro Tip: Always make sure that the lifting capacity of the suction cup is higher than the weight of your tile – and include the mortar in your calculation. 

When buying suction cups for tile installation, the most important factors are the tile's texture and the porosity of the surface, the weight & size of the tile, and the type of suction (vacuum vs. lever). For large format tiles, heavy-duty vacuum suction cups are essential to handle, position and install the tile with precision and ease.

Understanding the mechanism of the suction cup can help you choose the best suction cup for your project:

• Vacuum Pump Suction Cups: Best for securely lifting, moving, and positioning heavy, non-porous materials like large format tiles, glass panes, granite slabs, and metal sheets. They excel at providing a safe, high-strength grip on smooth or slightly textured surface.
• Pump Suction Cups: They offer superior lifting power, enhanced safety, and versatility.
• Electric Suction Cups: Their main advantage is using powered, continuous suction to secure, lift, and position tile without manual pumping that can become strenuous.
• Double Suction Cups: Also known as double-pad lifters, they provide enhanced stability, superior load-bearing capacity, and better weight distribution for handling large, heavy, or delicate materials like glass, metal sheets, and stone.