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Improved Thinset Coverage with 1/4" x 3/8" Trowel

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Choosing the right trowel size when using leveling clips ๐Ÿ‘ #tile #flooring #learn #diy #thinset

What happens here

The presenter moves on to demonstrate with a larger trowel. He suggests that a 1/4 inch by 3/8 inch trowel is a better option. He applies thinset mortar with this trowel, sets a tile on top of the thinset and leveling clips, and applies pressure. Upon removing the tile, it shows a noticeable improvement in thinset coverage compared to the smaller trowel, with more of the tile's back covered by the adhesive.

Goal: Illustrate better thinset coverage achieved with a larger trowel.

Tools and materials

  • 1/4" x 3/8" Trowel RIDGID โ€” Applying thinset mortar to demonstrate improved coverage, Tile (for demonstration) Unknown
  • Thinset Mortar โ€” Simulating the adhesive for tile installation

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thinset gets applied and your tile gets set, even when you push down, you get minimal transfer. If you use a quarter by 3/8 or a half by half, when this gets set down and you push, you'll get better coverage, but let's step it up one more. Push down. Good ridge collapse.

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