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The Hilti PM 2-LG is the best layout laser purpose-built for tile work — two vertical planes at 90 degrees with a horizontal reference, compact enough to sit flat on the floor, and a magnetic wall mount for hands-free operation. For tile contractors doing both floor and wall tile, the Bosch GLL 3-80 CG covers all three planes from a single setup at a competitive price.
Tile work requires precise layout references that maintain square, level, and plumb alignment across an entire room. A small angular error in the layout grid produces visible grout joint misalignment that compounds tile by tile across the floor or wall. A quality cross-line laser provides the reference lines that keep courses straight, grids square to the room, and wall tile level without the manual error of chalk lines and bubble levels.
Position the laser at the center point of the floor. The two vertical planes project 90-degree intersecting lines across the floor, establishing the tile grid. Layout the first course to the laser line and all subsequent tiles follow the established grid.
The horizontal plane provides a level reference for setting the first course height on wall tile. Snap the laser to your starting course height and use the horizontal line to keep courses level across the full wall without manual measurement.
Vertical plane lasers provide plumb reference for floor-to-ceiling tile and shower surrounds. A plumb laser line ensures vertical grout joints stay true up the wall — critical on tall tile installations where manual plumb tools accumulate error.
Purpose-built for tile and floor layout with two intersecting plumb planes and a horizontal plane. The PM 2-LG is the preferred professional tile layout laser — compact, accurate, and equipped with a magnetic wall mount for hands-free operation.
Three 360-degree planes cover both tile floor layout and wall tile from a single setup. The most versatile laser for tile contractors who do both floor and wall tile on the same project.
Highest plumb line accuracy of the three. Best choice for tall wall tile installations (floor-to-ceiling showers, commercial wall tile) where plumb accuracy over height matters most.
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The Hilti PM 2-LG is purpose-built for tile layout — 90-degree intersecting vertical planes, horizontal reference, compact floor positioning, and magnetic wall mount. For floor and wall tile combined, the Bosch GLL 3-80 CG three-plane laser is the most versatile single tool.
Tile layout requires ±1mm/10m or better to maintain course alignment over a full room. Errors compound tile by tile — a small angular error produces visible grout joint misalignment over distance. Most green beam lasers from Hilti, Bosch, and Stabila exceed this requirement.
A rotary laser provides only a horizontal plane reference — useful for setting first course height. For the grid layout lines needed for floor tile, a cross-line laser with 90-degree vertical planes is required. Most tile contractors use a cross-line laser for both grid layout and level reference.