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Rapid Recess Point Drain Kit

Rapid Recess Point Drain Bracket System

Rapid Recess
$489.00 - $489.00
$489.00
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$489.00
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The Rapid Recess bracket system kits provide a solution to lowering the subfloor in preparation for a curbless tile shower without compromising the...

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$489.00
$489.00 - $489.00
$489.00
Pearl Hexpin #1 Replacement Carbide Chip

Pearl Hexpin #1 Replacement Carbide Chip

Pearl Abrasive
$25.72 - $265.18
$25.72 - $265.18
$25.72 - $265.18
$25.72
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Four sided, abrasion resistant, carbide insert. Use for scraping and removal of a variety of coatings and paints from concrete surfaces. Use in rem...

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$25.72 - $265.18
$25.72
Gundlach No. 20 L-Shaped Aluminum Straight Edges (5/set)

Gundlach L-Shaped Aluminum Mortar Screeds (5/set)

Gundlach
$157.98 - $157.98
$157.98
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$157.98
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For ceramic tile installation work, the angle type construction of this tool makes it strong and rigid. Unlike wood, it cannot warp or rot, and wil...

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$157.98
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$157.98
Bihui Tools 12 Line Laser Level - Tile ProSource

BIHUI 12 Line Laser Level

BIHUI
$259.95 - $259.95
$259.95
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$259.95
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BIHUI 12 Line Laser Level - Full-Room Visibility for Perfect Tile Layouts Precision layout is the difference between a clean installation and a cos...

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$259.95
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$259.95
Kraft Tool Self-Leveling Pins (100 Pack) - Tile ProSource

Kraft Tool Self-Leveling Pins (100 Pack)

Kraft Tool Co.
$55.39 - $55.39
$55.39
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$55.39
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Kraft Tool Self-Leveling Pins (100 Pack) — Set Your Pour Right Every Time Leveling compounds only perform as well as the prep behind them. The Kraf...

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Kraft Tool 5 Qt. Measuring Pitcher

Kraft Tool 5 Qt. Measuring Pitcher

Kraft Tool Co.
$14.95 - $14.95
$14.95
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$14.95
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Kraft Tool 5 Qt. Measuring Pitcher — Mix With Accuracy, Pour With Confidence Serious tile and flooring installers know the difference between a “go...

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$14.95

Built with Foam Wall Flattening Shim Kit

Built with Foam
$79.00 - $79.00
$79.00
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$79.00
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Built With Foam Wall Flattening Shim Kit – Precision Wall Prep Made Easy Achieve flawless walls and ceilings with the Built With Foam Wall Flatteni...

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$79.00
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$79.00

Ardex S 1-K One-Component Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Membrane

Ardex
$49.95 - $162.49
$49.95 - $162.49
$49.95 - $162.49
$49.95
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Waterproof & Flexible Protection for Tile Pros Who Demand Results ARDEX S 1-K™ One-Component Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Membrane is an e...

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$49.95 - $162.49
$49.95 - $162.49
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Rapid Recess Linear Drain Kit

Rapid Recess Bracket Kit for Linear Drain at the Back Wall

Rapid Recess
$554.00 - $554.00
$554.00
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$554.00
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Precision Recessing for Modern Linear-Drain Showers The Rapid Recess bracket system kits provide a solution to lowering the subfloor in preparati...

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$554.00

BIHUI 2" Mini Diamond Cup Wheel

BIHUI
$31.95 - $31.95
$31.95
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$31.95
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Compact, Controlled Grinding for Tight Spaces It's not the size that matters. The BIHUI Tools DGW50A Mini Diamond Cup Wheel delivers the control an...

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Built with Foam Shim Refills

Built with Foam
$16.00 - $16.00
$16.00
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$16.00
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Shim Kit Refills – Precision Shimming Made Easy Keep your installations sharp and level with the Shim Kit Refills. Designed for tile professionals,...

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Schluter Primer-U Universal Primer

Schluter
$71.59
$24.02 - $71.59
$71.59
$24.02 - $64.45
$24.02 - $64.45
$24.02
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Schluter®-PRIMER-U is a ready-to-use universal primer used to enhance adhesion of mortars for hard-to-bond substrates such as gypsum underlayment, ...

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$71.59
$24.02 - $71.59
$71.59
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Gundlach Ultigrip Finishing Trowels - Tile ProSource

Gundlach Ultigrip Finishing Trowels

Gundlach
$13.64 - $21.13
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$13.64
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Used for spreading patching compounds and applying mortar beds for ceramic tile installations. They feature an exceptionally smooth high carbon bri...

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$13.64
Gundlach Long Aluminum Straight Edges (5/set) - Tile ProSource

Gundlach Long Aluminum Straight Edges (5/set)

Gundlach
$219.51 - $219.51
$219.51
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$219.51
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For ceramic tile installation work, this set has a heavy duty rectangular construction to make it our straightest and strongest aluminum straight e...

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$219.51
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$219.51
Kraft Tool 18" Standard Spike Roller with Frame - Tile ProSource

Kraft Tool 18" Standard Spike Roller with Frame

Kraft Tool Co.
$105.52 - $105.52
$105.52
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$105.52
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Kraft Tool 18″ Standard Spike Roller with Frame — Break Surface Tension, Eliminate Air, Ensure a Perfect Pour A flawless floor starts with the righ...

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$105.52
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$105.52
Ardex P51 Primer

Ardex P51 Primer (1 Gallon)

Ardex
$68.19 - $68.19
$68.19
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$68.19
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The Industry Standard for Reliable Substrate Preparation ARDEX P 51™ is a solvent-free primer for the installation of ARDEX underlayments and toppi...

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$68.19
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$68.19
Kraft Tool Gauges for Gauge Rake Pro™ - Tile ProSource

Kraft Tool Gauges for Gauge Rake Pro™

Kraft Tool Co.
$3.39 - $3.39
$3.39
$3.39 - $3.39
$3.39
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Apply self-leveling, high performance flooring, underlayments, decorative concrete, and other material to a precise, consistent thickness with thes...

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Ardex 8+9 Rapid Waterproofing & Crack Isolation Compound

Ardex
$108.39 - $114.81
$108.39 - $114.81
$108.39 - $114.81
$108.39
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Ardex 8+9 Rapid Waterproofing & Crack Isolation Compound - Designed for Wet Areas Where Failure Isn’t an Option ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid Waterproofing ...

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$108.39 - $114.81
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$108.39
Kraft Tool 24" Blue Steel Smoother Head Only - Tile ProSource

Kraft Tool 24" Blue Steel Smoother Head Only

Kraft Tool Co.
$50.95 - $50.95
$50.95
$50.95 - $50.95
$50.95
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Kraft Tool 24″ Blue Steel Smoother Head Only — Spread With Precision, Finish With Speed When applying leveling compounds, self-levelers, or thinset...

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$50.95 - $50.95
$50.95
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Rapid Recess Bracket Kit T15 for Tub Replacements

Rapid Recess
$389.00 - $389.00
$389.00
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$389.00
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Plywood subfloor lowering bracket kit. Recess 11/16″up to 15 sq. ft. for standard tub replacement. For use with 3/4″ plywood. If used with 5/8″ ply...

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$389.00
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$389.00
Ardex P4 Multipurpose Primer

Ardex P4 Pre-Mixed, Rapid Drying, Multipurpose Primer (1 gal)

Ardex
$51.49 - $51.49
$51.49
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The High-Bond Primer Built for Challenging Surfaces ARDEX P 4™ Pre-Mixed, Rapid-Drying, Multipurpose Primer is a pre-mixed, single-component, rapid...

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Pearl Abrasive Hexpin Screw For #4 Hex Chip

Pearl Abrasive Hexpin Screw For #4 Hex Chip

Pearl Abrasive
$1.56 - $1.56
$1.56
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$1.56
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Sold individually For Very Aggressive #4 Carbide Chip Hexpin attachments as well as plates and blocks 3/16 Allen

$1.56 - $1.56
$1.56
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$1.56
Kraft Tool 36" Gauge Rake Pro™ Head - Tile ProSource

Kraft Tool 36" Gauge Rake Pro Head

Kraft Tool Co.
$59.95 - $59.95
$59.95
$59.95 - $59.95
$59.95
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Kraft Tool 36″ Gauge Rake Pro Head — Level Large Areas With Precision and Control When it’s time to spread leveling compounds, underlayments or thi...

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$59.95 - $59.95
$59.95
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$59.95
Kraft Tool 24" Gauge Rake Pro™ Head - Tile ProSource

Kraft Tool 24" Gauge Rake Pro Head

Kraft Tool Co.
$57.95 - $57.95
$57.95
$57.95 - $57.95
$57.95
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Kraft Tool 24″ Gauge Rake Pro Head — Level With Precision, Finish Faster When you’re spreading self-leveling underlayments, floor compounds, or thi...

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Equipment For The Surface Prep & Layout Phase

Surface preparation and layout tools can be used on a variety of surfaces. Surface preparation tools for tile are designed to alleviate a few hassles you face with substrates that are less than ideal for tile installation.

Tile installations that look as polished as they were professionally laid require surface preparation and layout tools. Accessories like surface levelers and layout planners help build a sturdy structure with perfect alignment and a polished appearance. With the proper equipment, you can ensure flawless surface preparation, precise layout planning, and rapid tile setup.

Self-leveling compounds and floor leveling tools are two examples of surface leveling technologies that can be used to smooth out flaws in the subfloor or wall. The risk of lippage is reduced and a sturdy foundation is established for tiling thanks to the use of these accessories.

It is not a secret that prepping walls and substrates are essential for achieving the best possible installations. The tools available for tile surface preparation are designed to answer a few problems you face on a daily basis. Whether you need to skim a substrate to prepare the surface for tile, or create barriers for leveling compounds in your surface preparation, the right tools can make the prep easier and better.

It takes careful planning to succeed in the complex realm of tile installation. The basis of perfect installations is tile prep, and it is critical to have the appropriate equipment and supplies.

Setting up the substrate or surface in preparation for tile installation is known as tile prep. For the tiles to have a strong foundation, it entails making sure the surface is clean, level, and prepared. Proper tile preparation ensures an attractive installation and lengthens the tiles' durability. Cracking, uneven surfaces, and early wear are all avoided. 

Tile Pro Source has put together a selection of tools and prep supplies from top manufacturers. Craftspeople with experience and amateurs alike will find something to suit their varied needs in this assortment. With the Tile Prep Collection being no different, craftsmen rely on Tile Pro Source to deliver products that are an exemplar of craftsmanship. All of the products in this collection, from primers to leveling systems, have been chosen for their dependability and quality.

Primers and adhesives are essential for priming surfaces before applying tiles, and this collection has a variety of them. Tiles will stick to the substrate firmly thanks to the high bonding capabilities of these solutions. It's critical to put tiles on a flat surface. By avoiding problems like lippage and guaranteeing a polished finish, the leveling methods in this line assist artisans in creating consistent surfaces.

With Tile Pro Source's Tile Prep Collection, artisans can have the instruments and supplies necessary for flawless preparation. Tile prep is the hidden hero of successful tile installations. With these tools, you can achieve immaculate tile installations by elevating the preparatory process, regardless of whether you're a professional craftsman handling commercial installs or a homeowner taking on a do-it-yourself project.