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Rapid Recess Point Drain Bracket System
Rapid RecessNo reviews$489.00| /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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Pearl Hexpin #1 Replacement Carbide Chip (12 pack)
Pearl Abrasive$214.69| /Use in removing thinset, mastics, glue, rubber or foam backed carpet residue, dirt buildup, ice and paint. Sold as a pack of 12.
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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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Kraft Tool Self-Leveling Pins (100 Pack)
Kraft Tool Co.$55.39| /A popular solution for measuring materials when surfaces are inconsistent. The pins are made from plastic construction that is easily cut, but stur...
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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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Rapid Recess Bracket Kit for Linear Drain at the Back Wall
Rapid Recess$549.00| /The Rapid Recess bracket system kits provide a solution to lowering the subfloor in preparation for a curbless tile shower without compromising ...
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Bihui Tools 12 Line Laser Level
BIHUI$299.00| /Professional grade rechargeable 360° self-leveling green beam 12 lines laser level Included Accessories: USB charging cable Lithium-ion Battery La...
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Kraft Tool Self-Leveling Kit
Kraft Tool Co.$229.95| /This complete kit holds all the tools needed for a self-leveling installation making it a popular product in Concrete Restoration. The kit includes...
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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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Ledger Board Pro
Gundlach$74.95| /The LEDGER BOARD PRO is designed to span a gap between horizontal surfaces and support tile or other material until the mortar or adhesive has set ...
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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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Gundlach L-Shaped Aluminum Mortar Screeds (5/set)
Gundlach$174.95| /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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Gundlach Long Aluminum Straight Edges (5/set)
Gundlach$219.51| /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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Collomix AQiX Water Dosing Device
Collomix$289.00| /Dosing water with precision. Measure water up to 50% faster Ultraprecise Battery-operated Rugged design Flexible connections Always the...
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SOLA Big Red Aluminum Box-Beam Level with Focus-60 Vials
Solafrom $44.95| /Features: Better, faster, and more accurate reading through the patented SOLA FOCUS-60 vials Break-resistant acrylic block vials with a magnifying...
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Sika® Level-02 EZ Primer (1 Gallon)
SikaNo reviews$72.00| /Acrylic Primer for use with Sika® Level products on difficult substrates Special acrylic primer for use on sound, smooth and non-porous substrate...
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Kraft Tool 18" Standard Spike Roller with Frame
Kraft Tool Co.$99.95| /Roll out the air bubbles in epoxy coatings and self-leveling material to leave the perfect finish. The Spiked Roller features 1-1/4 in. long spikes...
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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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iQ426HEPA Cyclonic Dust Extractor
IQ Power Tools$1,049.00| /From drywall dust to saw dust, the iQ426HEPA Cyclonic Dust Extractor is designed to be the most versatile dust extractor on the market today. Util...
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Pearl Vacu-Guard Dust Shrouds
Pearl Abrasivefrom $73.05| /Vacu-Guard Dust Containment System Universal Dust Shroud For dust control when grinding concrete, masonry and mortar Connects to all commercial va...
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Sika® Level-01 Primer Plus (1 Gallon)
SikaNo reviews$33.00| /Acrylic primer for porous substrates Sika® Level-01 Primer Plus is a one-part, water-dispersed and solvent-free, acrylic-based solution use...
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SikaTile®-100 Moisture Guard Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Membrane
SikaNo reviewsfrom $65.00| /SikaTile®-100 Moisture Guard is a single component, fast-drying, thin mil, load-bearing waterproofing, and crack isolation membrane for installat...
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Kraft Tool 24" Blue Steel Smoother Head Only
Kraft Tool Co.$50.95| /Features: 24" blue steel flexible blade spreads material evenly Use with broom thread handles or adapters, sold separately Made in the USA
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Gundlach 8' Aluminum Straight Edge
GundlachNo reviews$105.04| /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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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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MagnaPanel Contractor Kit
MagnaPanelNo reviews$39.95| /Make flush-mounted magnetic access panels any size you want! Typical installations utilize cement backer board with tile, plywood panels, solid sur...
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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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Kraft Tool 24" Wood Frame Stainless Steel Smoother with Threaded Bracket
Kraft Tool Co.$42.29| /The 24" blade allows for clean even coverage of materials. Stainless steel blade smooths coatings for a clean, flat finish. Laminated wood mounting...
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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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Kraft Tool 36" Gauge Rake Pro™ Head
Kraft Tool Co.$64.09| /The 36" Gauge Rake Pro™ allows for a uniform coating of surface with self-leveling, high performance flooring, underlayments, decorative concrete, ...
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Pearl Abrasive Carbide Holder for #4 Chip
Pearl Abrasive$42.29| /Pearl Abrasive Carbide Holder Only for #4 Chip
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Pearl Abrasive Carbide Holder for #1 Chip and Diamond EZ Pad
Pearl AbrasiveNo reviews$39.68| /Pearl Abrasive Carbide Holder Only for #1 Chip and Diamond EZ Pad
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Pearl 15" Hexplate Only with Clutch
Pearl AbrasiveNo reviews$809.15| /Pearl Hexplate with clutch safely prevents coupler breakage and buffer damage. Super Clutch will disengage if the Hexpin® Plate hits an obstructi...
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Pearl Hexpin #3 Agressive Replacement Carbide Chip (12 pack)
Pearl AbrasiveNo reviews$252.30| /Useful when taking up unusually difficult-to-remove mastics and glue. The chip has a hole to secure the chip when working in rough conditions.
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Collomix TMX 1000 Forced-Action Pan Mixer
Collomix$3,234.00| /Mixer for mixing up pre-bagged building materials with ease The forced-action pan mixer ColloMatic® TMX 1000 is suitable for up to 20 gals of mixin...
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Rapid Recess Blind Pipe Coupling
Rapid RecessNo reviews$95.25| /This ingenious and unique pipe connector is designed for linear drain connections where there is no access to plumbing from below. The base of the...
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Bihui Tools Uncoupling Membrane Roller
BIHUINo reviews$199.70| /The Bihui Tools Uncoupling Membrane Roller features a roller and a shelf for placing 50 to 75 lbs of weight, like a bag of mortar or grout, box of ...
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Rapid Recess Bracket Kit K15 for Tub Replacements
Rapid RecessNo reviews$392.00| /Plywood 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....
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Rapid Recess Bracket Kit T15 for Tub Replacements
Rapid RecessNo reviews$399.00| /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″ plyw...
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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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Sika® Level-125 Cementitious Self-Leveling Underlayment (50lb bag) - 48 bags per skid
SikaNo reviews$1,350.00| /Sika® Level-125 is a one part, polymer modified, pumpable self-leveling underlayment for the leveling and smoothing of interior floors prior to t...
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MagnaPanel Starter Kit
MagnaPanelNo reviews$49.95| /Make flush-mounted magnetic access panels any size you want! Typical installations utilize cement backer board with tile, plywood panels, solid sur...
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Pearl Abrasive 5/8-11 Quick Change Pin
Pearl Abrasive$29.19| /Quick Change™ Hexpin® A unique Hexpin® attachment with 5/8-11 reverse thread for use with a variety of Quick Change Hexpin® attachments.
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Sika® Level-325 Cementitious Interior/Exterior Self-Leveling Underlayment (55lb bag) - 48 bags per skid
SikaNo reviews$1,575.00| /Sika® Level-325 is a one-component, durable and versatile cementitious underlayment for interior and exterior concrete and cementitious substrate...
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Bihui Tools 5" Turbo Cup Wheel
BIHUI$45.00| /Designed to grind, smooth and remove materials from concrete Fast, effective grinding Smooth finish 5" size 7/8" arbor Use with BIHUI Grinding ...
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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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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.