Surface Prep & Layout
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Gundlach Mahogany Wood Float
Gundlach$9.01| /Preferred by many tile setters for troweling mortar and building mud beds. Has full sized comfortable offset handle. Long wearing mahogany will out...
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Pearl Hexpin Heavy-Duty Replacement Spring for Hexplate Accessories
Pearl AbrasiveNo reviews$5.59| /Replacement Spring (heavy duty) for Pearl Hexplate Accessories
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Pearl Hexpin EZ Lock Pin
Pearl Abrasive$2.16| /Replacement EZ lock pin. Locks the Hexpin to the Hexplate.
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Gundlach Ultigrip Finishing Trowels
Gundlachfrom $13.64| /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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Pearl Abrasive Hexpin Screw For #1 Hex Chip
Pearl AbrasiveNo reviews$0.83| /Sold individually For #1 Carbide Chip Hexpin attachments as well as plates and blocks 3/16 Allen
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SikaLevel-025 Patch
SikaNo reviews$18.49| /RAPID SETTING, POLYMER MODIFIED, CEMENT-BASED PATCHING COMPOUND SikaLevel®-025 Patch is a fast drying, self-curing, polymer-modified, cement-based...
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Marshalltown Alkali Resistant Joint Tape
MarshalltownNo reviews$4.98| /Marshalltown Alkali Resistand Joint Tape allows you to finish joints quickly and with minimal mess. Choose from two styles of mesh tape. The Alkali...
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Adjustable Floor Spacers (4/set)
GundlachNo reviews$13.49| /For use with all types of floors, these spacers are easily adjusted from 3/16" to 13/16" by turning the red dial. The 3-1/2" spacer width and self-...
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Pearl Abrasive Hexpin Screw For #4 Hex Chip
Pearl Abrasive$1.55| /Sold individually For Very Aggressive #4 Carbide Chip Hexpin attachments as well as plates and blocks 3/16 Allen
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Gundlach 5" x 6" Replacement Blade with Slots
GundlachNo reviews$13.70| /These blades are made from hardened and tempered spring steel, and give excellent results and service. Blades can be used with the following floor ...
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Pearl Abrasive Hexpin Screw For #3 Hex Chip
Pearl Abrasive$1.55| /Sold individually For Agressive #3 Carbide Chip Hexpin attachments as well as plates and blocks 3/16 Allen
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Kraft Tool Gauges for Gauge Rake Pro™
Kraft Tool Co.$3.75| /Apply self-leveling, high performance flooring, underlayments, decorative concrete, and other material to a precise, consistent thickness with thes...
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Kraft Tool Complete Set of Gauges for Gauge Rake Pro™ (5 Pairs)
Kraft Tool Co.$17.29| /Apply self-leveling, high performance flooring, underlayments, decorative concrete, and other material to a precise, consistent thickness with thes...
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Kraft Tool 5' 3-piece Aluminum Handle
Kraft Tool Co.$13.99| /This lightweight and versatile 3-piece handle snaps together to create a 5 ft. handle ideal for brooms, smoothers, and squeegees. The aluminum hand...
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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.