Levelling systems & when to use them

[James De]

so doing this wet room.. picked up my Sigma cutter and was talking to the salesman (ex tiler) who advised using levelling clips with the 1200x600 wall tiles so I bought some clips.

Was this just a sales technique or should I be using them?

And while I’m on the subject, what exactly are their uses and when should they be avoided? And what’s the best method of use?

 

[Qwerty]

Use them, they help massively

 

[James De]

Use them, they help massively

Will do.. cheers mate

 

[Bathfix Bob]

What system was it?

I started using them this year, just on floors for now

 

[James De]

What system was it?

I started using them this year, just on floors for now

Premtool. The clips are flat at the bottom so sit nice under the tile

 

[Waluigi]

Just had a quick look at the Chinese clips, purely out of interest. Identical.

Just over £20 for 1000.

 

[Bathfix Bob]

Im using the Premtool ones from Protiler Tools.
Damn those green wedges are handy for other things.

 

[Bill]

Just had a quick look at the Chinese clips, purely out of interest. Identical.

Just over £20 for 1000.

Only if you can wait for them........

If you need them next day best you will get is £80 per 2k (unless you have found a different outlet)

 

[Waluigi]

Just checked eBay. £55

Not that I’m in the market for buying from China but why wouldn’t someone who is using them all the time want to wait a week to get them?

 

[Waluigi]

Amazon 600 clips, 200 wedges for £25

 

[Fitwidge]

Just got another 3bags today from pro tiler tools, the clips are great

I’ve also ordered some from china (£4inc Delivery )

I’ll let you know how they’re (when i get them in December) hahaha!

 

[Waluigi]

Which clips did you buy from China.

The type I saw were £1.80 for 100

 

[Fitwidge]

Which clips did you buy from China.

The type I saw were £1.80 for 100

Sorry -.-, £10 for 400 inc delivery of ebay

Could possibly be the same ones

 

[Bill]

I have seen a few Americans use this type recently - especially for after tiles have been fitted without a clip and wedge system.

LINKY

Look OK for the odd 'lip'

 

[Waluigi]

These were the clips I saw:-

If you buy 5 x 100 you get 100 wedges free.

1000 clips and 200 wedges for £18 plus delivery. Delivery is £6 for 100 clips so I guess it’ll be a fair amount more for 1000 clips.

 

[Waluigi]

This is Premtool clip:-

 

[Bill]

This is a good offer off eBay.....

500/900 X Tile Leveling Spacer System Tool Clips & Wedges Flooring Lippage Plier | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/500-900-X-Tile-Leveling-Spacer-System-Tool-Clips-Wedges-Flooring-Lippage-Plier/253421307272?hash=item3b01164588:m:moxrtEHv_VtnSPepNaPGx5Q:rk:17f:0

 

[Waluigi]

Yes it is a good deal. I would have to make sure they were sending the right clips though. I wouldn’t want the bent clips.

 

[James De]

Am I alone in the thought that vitrex levellers are utter pooh!?!?

 

[Boggs]

Am I alone in the thought that vitrex levellers are utter pooh!?!?

No.

 

[Flintstone]

I've not had any issues with schmox clips from ebay. The base is a tiny bit thick but not too bad as I like a decent bed depth, and probably 1 in 100 will brake prematurely

 

[Flintstone]

Also known as 1%

 

[Boggs]

I've not had any issues with schmox clips from ebay. The base is a tiny bit thick but not too bad as I like a decent bed depth, and probably 1 in 100 will brake prematurely

My wife does that all the time.

 

[James De]

No.

I’m using them now and I hate them..

 

[Boggs]

Chuck the damn things away!

I have never understood why they have a curved base, stupid idea.

 

[Blunt Tool]

I've not had any issues with schmox clips from ebay. The base is a tiny bit thick but not too bad as I like a decent bed depth, and probably 1 in 100 will brake prematurely

Nice to know as I bought some of them yesterday just waiting for delivery, it was a gamble but not so much now that you’ve tried them

 

[LM]

I think a lot of breakages occur because the clips take a few knocks whilst in their bags in the back of the van etc.

 

[James De]

I've not had any issues with schmox clips from ebay. The base is a tiny bit thick but not too bad as I like a decent bed depth, and probably 1 in 100 will brake prematurely

Pretty much identical to Premtool.. I’m ordering some now

 

[Blunt Tool]

I think a lot of breakages occur because the clips take a few knocks whilst in their bags in the back of the van etc.

Is soaking the clips in water a myth?

 

[Spare Tool]

Nice to know as I bought some of them yesterday just waiting for delivery, it was a gamble but not so much now that you’ve tried them

You won't be disappointed..they're good clips and I've tried few