I've spent over two decades installing tile.
I've cut it, set it, grouted it, screwed it up, fixed it, and probably said a few things on jobsites that shouldn't be repeated.
Along the way, I started sharing my work online as @e.tile, built a community of tile installers, and eventually helped create Crowne Tools.
Now I've put together a bundle featuring some of my personal favorites from our lineup.
Introducing the E.tile Bundle.
But here's what makes this one a little different.
I didn't just pick these tools out of our catalog. I personally designed these tools.
From developing the proprietary tooth pattern on our Euro-Flat trowels to designing the Paragon blade and even coining the phrase "Grout Party™", there's a little bit of my own story throughout this bundle.
These are tools I believe in, tools we've worked hard to develop, and tools I'd want within reach on my own jobsite.
From your first cut to the final cleanup, I've got you covered.
1/4" • 3/8" • 1/2"
These might be some of the coolest trowels we've ever made.
And this particular tool is especially personal to me.
I designed the proprietary Euro-Flat tooth pattern myself.
After spending more than 20 years setting tile, I wanted to create something different. A tooth pattern that combines the advantages of Euro-Notch and Lay-Flat designs to promote excellent mortar coverage and easier ridge collapse.
The result was our Euro-Flat trowel.
And for this bundle, you're getting the Limited Edition BLACKOUT versions.
Matte black powder coated steel blades.
Black-on-black ergonomic handles.
Three essential sizes.
My tooth design, now completely blacked out.
ALL BLACK. ALL BUSINESS.
One of our premium grinder blades and a personal favorite.
I designed Paragon myself, and it's one of the products I'm particularly proud of.
I wanted a blade that not only delivered exceptional cutting performance but had a design that was unmistakably Crowne.
Paragon™ features our proprietary turbo mesh rim, engineered for smooth, clean cutting through hard porcelain and tile.
Look closely at the rim and you'll find three Crowne logos worked directly into the mesh.
Those three crowns represent the three founders of Crowne Tools.
It's a small detail, but one that means a lot to me.
THREE CROWNS. ONE HELL OF A BLADE.
If you're running a tile wet saw, you need a blade you can count on.
Our 10" Pro Series Diamond Blade is designed for smooth, accurate cuts through porcelain and ceramic tile.
A professional blade built for the kind of cutting we do every day.
CLEAN CUTS. PROFESSIONAL RESULTS.
These are one of those little tools you don't realize you need until you start using them.
Our NIP Nuts™ replace traditional grinder locking nuts, making compatible blade changes easier without constantly digging around for a spanner wrench.
And I'm including two because, let's face it, most of us have more than one grinder.
TWO NUTS. NO NONSENSE.
Grouting doesn't have to be miserable.
And if we're going to grout, we might as well make it a party.
I'm actually the guy who came up with the name "Grout Party."
What started as a fun name became part of our Crowne lineup, including this urethane grout float and our sponges.
Our Grout Party™ Float features a durable urethane working surface designed for smooth, controlled grout application.
Comfortable to use, built for professional work, and ready to get the party started.
LET'S GET THIS GROUT PARTY STARTED.
You can't have a Grout Party without cleanup.
You're getting six of our Grout Party™ sponges to help clean tile surfaces and remove grout residue during the finishing process.
Because nobody wants to spend all day chasing grout haze.
And yes, these are part of the Grout Party family I had the pleasure of naming.
SIX SPONGES. ONE CLEAN FINISH.
This is one of those tools that makes you wonder why you spent so many years scraping buckets.
Our reusable silicone Bucket Liner fits a standard 5-gallon bucket and makes mortar cleanup a whole lot easier.
Here's the trick:
Wipe down the sides and top while the mortar is still workable.
Let the remaining material at the bottom harden.
Then flex the liner and pop it out.
Less scraping.
Less wasted time.
Less aggravation.
WORK SMARTER. CLEAN EASIER.
And of course, I'm throwing in some stickers.
Slap them on your toolbox, bucket, cooler, or wherever you want.
Just don't blame me when your wife starts asking why everything in the garage has Crowne stickers on it.
I wanted this bundle to cover the major stages of a tile installation.
CUT IT.
Paragon 4.5" Turbo Mesh Blade and Pro Series 10" Wet Saw Blade.
SET IT.
Three Limited Edition BLACKOUT Euro-Flat Trowels featuring my proprietary tooth design.
GROUT IT.
Grout Party Urethane Float.
CLEAN IT.
Six Grout Party Sponges and the Crowne Silicone Bucket Liner
KEEP MOVING.
Two NIP Nuts to make grinder blade changes easier.
Everything has a purpose.
Everything earns its place.
Because I've spent more than 20 years figuring out what works and what doesn't.
I've installed tile professionally.
I've tested more tools than I can count.
And I've had the opportunity to take what I've learned in the trade and turn some of those ideas into actual products.
I designed the Euro-Flat tooth pattern.
I designed the Paragon blade.
I came up with Grout Party™.
And now I'm putting those products alongside some of my other Crowne favorites into one bundle.
This isn't every tool you'll ever need.
But it's a damn good collection of tools you'll actually use.
And by bundling them together, you're saving compared with purchasing everything individually.
DESIGNED. HANDPICKED. AND BUILT FOR THE TRADE.
1 × Crowne Silicone Bucket Liner — 5 Gallon
6 × Grout Party™ Sponges
1 × Grout Party™ Urethane Float
1 × Limited Edition BLACKOUT Euro-Flat Trowel — 1/4"
1 × Limited Edition BLACKOUT Euro-Flat Trowel — 3/8"
1 × Limited Edition BLACKOUT Euro-Flat Trowel — 1/2"
2 × NIP Nuts™
1 × Paragon 4.5" Turbo Mesh Diamond Blade
1 × Pro Series™ 10" Diamond Wet Saw Blade
E.tile / Crowne Stickers
15 INDIVIDUAL TOOLS + STICKERS.
I've been fortunate enough to build a career doing something I genuinely love.
From installing tile to sharing what I've learned online, designing tools, and eventually helping build Crowne Tools, it's been one hell of a ride.
The E.tile Bundle is my way of putting together some of the tools I'm most proud of and offering them in one package.
Some I designed.
Some I helped bring to life.
And some are simply tools I wouldn't want to work without.
Whether you've followed @e.tile for years or you're just discovering Crowne, I appreciate you being part of the journey.
Now get out there and lay some tile.
THE E.TILE BUNDLE
20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. ONE BADASS BUNDLE.
Crowne Tools — For Pros. By Pros.
