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Rubi YW Notched Large Format Tile Trowel

Rubi YW Notch Large Format Tile Trowel

by Rubi
SKU 72949

$13.99 - $13.99
$13.99
$13.99 - $13.99
$13.99

Coverage you can count on under big tile. The Rubi YW Notched Trowel uses an advanced notch geometry — deeper and wider, engineered for better ridge collapse under pressure — to boost mortar contact and cut down hollow spots on large-format and gauged porcelain. A rigid stainless blade and ergonomic handle spread smoothly with less effort.

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A stainless-steel notched trowel with optimized YW geometry for large-format tile and slabs.

  • Notch: YW geometry — deeper, wider notch for better mortar wetting and ridge collapse
  • Benefit: Higher coverage with fewer passes; reduces hollow spots for a stronger bond
  • Blade: Rigid stainless steel — durable and corrosion-resistant
  • Handle: Ergonomic grip for control and reduced fatigue
  • Best for: Large-format tile, gauged porcelain, and slab installations
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Rubi YW Notch Large-Format Trowel — Full Coverage in Fewer Passes

Big tile lives and dies on mortar coverage — hollow spots become cracks and debonds, and chasing full contact with the wrong notch wastes time and mud. The Rubi YW Notch trowel is built for exactly this. Its optimized YW geometry cuts a deeper, wider notch that wets the back of the tile better and collapses cleanly when you set, so you get higher coverage with fewer passes and far fewer hollow spots.

The blade is rigid stainless steel — durable, corrosion-resistant, and stiff enough to pull consistent ridges — and an ergonomic grip keeps you in control through a long set. For large-format tile, gauged porcelain, and slabs, it's the notch that gets you the bond you need the first time. Pair it with the Quake vibrator for full coverage on the biggest pieces.

Why Tile Pros Choose It

  • Higher coverage: YW geometry wets the tile and collapses for full contact
  • Fewer hollow spots: Stronger bond on big, flat tile
  • Fewer passes: Deeper, wider notch lays the right amount of mortar fast
  • Rigid blade: Stainless steel pulls consistent ridges without flexing
  • Corrosion-resistant: Stainless holds up to daily mud and washout
  • Built for large format: Gauged porcelain and slabs

Pro tip: Comb in one consistent direction so the ridges collapse and release air the same way, and back-butter big tile in addition to the floor for the coverage large format really needs. Keep the trowel angle consistent to keep your mortar depth uniform.