Getting started with a tiling project or looking to build a solid toolkit can feel like a maze. You need reliable tools that actually work together, but figuring out what's essential versus what's just hype can slow you down. That’s why we put together the Crowne Starter-Kit Mini: a no-nonsense collection of our most practical, proven tools designed to get you tackling projects with confidence and achieving clean, professional results.
We've hand-picked these Crowne Tools to cover the core tasks you'll face on most tiling jobs, from precise cutting and shaping to drilling and finishing. It’s the smart way to get the quality gear you need without the guesswork, whether you're a serious DIYer stepping up your game or a new pro building your arsenal.
Here’s what this practical starter kit equips you with:
This kit is designed to be a solid foundation. It gives you a versatile set of high-quality Crowne Tools (from the creators of Calidad Tools) that are ready to work straight out of the box, helping you achieve the kind of precision and quality you’re aiming for, without the overwhelm of choosing individual pieces.
Disclaimer: All tools have a 5/8"-11 thread. Finger bits are not designed to make holes but to enlarge existing ones.
Disclaimer 2: Product combos may change over time. While you'll receive items as listed in your order, we reserve the right to alter combo contents. For an accurate item list, please refer to your package invoice.
DIY Bathroom & Kitchen Tiling: Perfect for homeowners tackling their first (or next) tile project, from backsplashes to shower walls and floors.
Small Renovation Projects: Ideal for focused renovations like updating a laundry room, entryway, or creating a feature tile wall.
Apprentice & New Pro Toolkit: A solid foundational set for those starting their professional tiling career, covering essential daily tasks.
Repair & Replacement Jobs: Provides the necessary tools for accurately cutting, drilling, and finishing tiles when making repairs or replacing individual pieces.
Learning Tiling Skills: An excellent kit for individuals learning the craft, offering quality tools to practice various techniques correctly.
Craft & Hobby Tiling: Suitable for smaller artistic tile projects, mosaics, or creating custom tiled tabletops and decor.
Upgrading from Basic Tools: A significant step up for DIYers looking to achieve more professional results than what entry-level, generic tools can offer.
Installing Tile Accents: Precisely cut, shape, and install decorative tile borders, niches, or inserts.
Cutting & Trimming Tiles:
Straight cuts on ceramic and porcelain tiles using the "Butter" Blade with an angle grinder.
Accurate cutting of tile trims (jollys, pencil trims) using the CaliBro Square.
Drilling Holes in Tile:
Creating clean holes for plumbing fixtures (e.g., shower valves, sink faucets, toilet supply lines) with "The Rook" 35mm Hole Saw.
Drilling smaller precise holes for accessories, mounts, or anchors using the "Needle Ds" 8mm & 12mm Drill Bits.
Shaping & Refining Tile:
Enlarging or shaping existing holes and cleaning corners with the "Finger" Diamond Milling Bit.
Creating beveled edges on cut tiles for a finished look with the "Baby Cone" Diamond Chamfer Cone.
Edge Polishing & Finishing:
Smoothing and polishing cut tile edges using the 4" Electroplated Polishing Pad Set.
Hand-refining edges and removing minor imperfections with the Diamond Hand Pad (Grit 120).
Miter Protection:
Using the Plastic Grinder Nip Nut to help prevent chipping when performing miter cuts with an angle grinder.
Grouting & Cleanup:
Wiping down excess grout and cleaning tile surfaces effectively with the included Grout Party Sponges.
Cutting & Trimming:
Crowne CaliBro Square (Yellow): Patented design for tile trims & jollys (Durable ABS plastic).
4.5" "Butter" Blade: Flangeless diamond blade for angle grinders.
Drilling & Hole Making:
35mm (1 3/8") "The Rook" Hole Saw: Vacuum-brazed diamond for hard tiles.
8mm (5/16") "Needle Ds" Drill Bit: Diamond tip for precision.
12mm (1/2") "Needle D's 2.0" Drill Bit: Diamond core for accuracy.
Shaping & Grinding:
Plastic Grinder Nip Nut (Single - Limited Red): Non-marking, impact-resistant.
Diamond Chamfer Cone "Baby Cone": 2mm-38mm for beveling.
10mm (3/8") "Finger" Milling Bit: Diamond grit for detailing.
Polishing & Finishing:
4" Electroplated Polishing Combo Box: Grits 50, 100, 200, 400 + Rubber Backer Pad.
Diamond Hand Pad (Grit 120): For manual refining.
Grouting & Cleanup:
FREE 2x Grout Party Sponges: Professional quality for cleanup.
Material Compatibility: Tools designed primarily for use with ceramic, porcelain, and similar common tiling materials.
Origin: From the creators of Calidad Tools.
Convenience: All items packaged as a ready-to-use kit.