{"title":"Suction Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen buying suction cups for tile installation, the most important factors are the \u003cstrong\u003etile's texture and the porosity of the surface\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eweight \u0026amp; size of the tile\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003etype of suction\u003c\/strong\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the mechanism of the suction cup can help you choose the best suction cup for your project:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suction-cups?filter.mf_custom_suction_mechanism=Battery+Powered+-+Vacuum+Pump%2CManual+-+Vacuum+Pump\"\u003eVacuum Pump Suction Cups\u003c\/a\u003e: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump Suction Cups: They offer superior lifting power, enhanced safety, and versatility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/75024\/qep-xtreme-8-in-electric-suction-cup\"\u003eElectric Suction Cups\u003c\/a\u003e: Their main advantage is using powered, continuous suction to secure, lift, and position tile without manual pumping that can become strenuous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=double+suction+cup\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eDouble Suction Cups\u003c\/a\u003e: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/collections\/Suction-Cups_2500x651px.jpg?v=1781821785","url":"https:\/\/shopqep.com\/collections\/suction-cups.oembed","provider":"shopQEP.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}