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Marshalltown Alkali Resistand Joint Tape allows you to finish joints quickly and with minimal mess. Choose from two styles of mesh tape. The Alkali...
View full detailsBihui Tools Professional Dual-Row Diamond Cup Wheels - Aggressive Grinding Performance That Tile Pros Choose BIHUI’s Professional Dual-Row Diamond ...
View full detailsA Perfect, Tile-Ready Surface Without Traditional Backer Board ARDEX Liquid BackerBoard® Self-Leveling Underlayment for Interior Wood and Concrete ...
View full detailsFast, Smooth, and Built for Clean Surface Prep ARDEX SKM™ Skim Finish – Skim Coat Patch & Finishing Underlayment is a trowelable patch and skim...
View full detailsWith 14 ft. of reach* and a durable, high-impact case, this 25 ft. FATMAX Classic Tape Measure will fit your toolbelt, your hand, and the job. Prot...
View full detailsSolve the Drain Access Problem—Without Cutting Open the House This ingenious and unique pipe connector is designed for linear drain connections whe...
View full detailsPlywood subfloor lowering bracket kit. One joist bay is recessed 1″below the top of the floor joists to accommodate the depth of the linear drain....
View full detailsSika Level-125 is a one part, polymer modified, pumpable self-leveling underlayment for the leveling and smoothing of interior floors prior to th...
View full detailsMake flush-mounted magnetic access panels any size you want! Typical installations utilize cement backer board with tile, plywood panels, solid sur...
View full detailsKraft Tool 24″ Wood-Frame Stainless-Steel Smoother with Threaded Bracket — Spread Smart, Finish Flat When you’re working with self-leveling underla...
View full detailsBIHUI 1900W Variable Speed Concrete Grinder - Serious Grinding Power for Professional Surface Prep The Bihui Tools 7" Concrete Grinder makes removi...
View full detailsPearl Abrasive Carbide Holder Only for #4 Chip
Kraft Tool 5' 3-piece Aluminum Handle This lightweight and versatile 3-piece handle snaps together to create a 5 ft. handle ideal for brooms, smoot...
View full detailsClean Edges, Quiet Floors, Professional Results The ARDEX UD 146 Edge Insulation Strip is the unsung hero of smooth, durable self-leveling installa...
View full detailsPrecision Floor Prep Made Fast and Easy ARDEX TL 1000â„¢ is a self-leveling underlayment formulated with a blend of Portland cement, other hydraulic ...
View full detailsMake flush-mounted magnetic access panels any size you want! Typical installations utilize cement backer board with tile, plywood panels, solid sur...
View full detailsAggressive Grinding Performance for Clean, Even Surfaces The BIHUI 5" Turbo Cup Wheel is built for the heavy lifting—surface prep, concrete levelin...
View full detailsA Cleaner, Faster Way to Mix Self-Leveler The BIHUI Self-Leveling Compound Mixing Station is engineered for tile pros who want smoother pours and f...
View full detailsKraft Tool Magnesium Hand Float with ProForm® Handle — Lightweight Precision Finishing When you’re smoothing out self-levelers, underlayments or th...
View full detailsDesigned to provide the necessary depth to install a true, zero-entry curbless shower Used with pre-manufactured or mortar shower pans with a line...
View full detailsWall Shim Depth Gauge – Achieve Precision Every Time Take the guesswork out of backer board and foam panel installation with the Wall Shim Depth Ga...
View full detailsFinish-Level Precision for Self-Leveling and Concrete Systems The Ardex T-5 Smoother is used for smoothing, feather edging and breaking the surface...
View full detailsPrecision Depth Control for Self-Leveling and Coating Systems The Ardex T-4 Spreader and gauge rake is designed to move and gauge the thickness of ...
View full detailsThese blades are made from hardened and tempered spring steel, and give excellent results and service. Blades can be used with the following floor ...
View full detailsSurface 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.Â
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.