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White Room
The Raimondi ones are over £40 a pop😕
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Old Mod
Mark, u must shop at all the expensive places! 😉
Kwik Split Raimondi RLS Levelling System & Tile Spacers
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White Room
I was robbed😡
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Old Mod
Seems like it mate! Haha
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Italy
sorry but I can not follow speech this morning ... 🙁
I am still asleep
I am still asleep
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J Sid
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hmtiling
How do you guys find the system to work on thick stone? Say 20mm dense limestone. Is there enough strength in the clips?
Never used any before but i've got a job coming up where i think they'll be needed. going to make an order from that italian website Julian posted, would you guys go with the Raimondi pliers and block system or all block?
Ta!
Never used any before but i've got a job coming up where i think they'll be needed. going to make an order from that italian website Julian posted, would you guys go with the Raimondi pliers and block system or all block?
Ta!
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Old Mod
There are extra long clips a available for materials over 20mm
Regular clips have 20mm limit.
I still think the Rubi system is the best I've used, however, the new genisis system works on a similar principle and I'm told it's comparable to Rubi's.
With a slight advantage in that the straps are slightly stronger, but then I like the feed back I can get thro the Rubi system when u tighten the straps, you can actually feel then stretch to capacity.
But one thing is for sure Harry, what ever u use, make sure it has a mechanical tightening system. (Pliers)
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hmtiling
Cheers Marc
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J Sid
Was looking at the price of those Rubi ones, had to sit down 🙁
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hmtiling
Was just doing the same. Think i'll be using the block system😉
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Old Mod
The new genisis ones Julian are on a par with raimondi system when it comes to cost.
I know a member here posted about it, so I would say for stone, you can not do better than the MLT system. It costs more than most, so may not be a good idea for 1 job. They offer rubber feet (added cost) to prevent scratching. I would just say to stay away from any system that requires twisting to install, or the kicking of your boot or mallet to remove. The Raimondi system looks very good. It is cheaper for me to buy a whole kit of that just to try then ordering more for my MLT. Yes that would include buying the pliars. But I will say, I would prefer to pay more for the MLT that sets the standard, than save money on a less than great product. I will use the Raimondi system soon, it looks very good, but the rubber feet for MLT is the best for stone.
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hmtiling
I've seen the mlt system and read good things. It better had be the best out there as it's the same as a pallet of s1 for their starter kit!
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Old Mod
I looked quite in depth at the MLT system Don, after initial investment, I found the day to day cost was comparable to the Rubi system I like to use.
I'd like to try it but obviously sourcing everything from the states adds a fair amount of cost too!
The MLT is expensive. I think it was being made in Italy for awhile but might be here in the states now. Any system you choose to use is a good investment, but some folks think these make a poor tiler a good one, not really the case. But it does make a good job a great job. Just stay away from the twist ones. They scratch soft stones.
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Old Mod
Well, well! Hahaha so the arguement exists on your side of the water too!
There's been a few very lively discussions on here in last couple of years on the subject of who they are marketed at!
Professional fixer or diy'er! Haha
New Acorn Tile Levelling System
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Spud
Me too lol
Yes totally agree with the underfloor heating store, you get your own personal contact, service is excellent.... And cannot beat prices.
Also I have a great account with Tilemaster adhesives, and Dural
All excellent service for a small business like me
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LM
I've been using the Genisis system for a good while now, it can cope with material of up to 70mm in depth, like the breaking capabilities of your tile cutter you'll soon get to know where it is with them also. If your doing a job with stone etc you can get a battery plier that will remove the strap with no movement, hence no scraping or alternatively you can simply pull it off like you would opening a bottle of beer 😉
In all seriousness I can't fault it as a system, it also is worth getting the large format tops for anything over 600x600 or heavy stone
In all seriousness I can't fault it as a system, it also is worth getting the large format tops for anything over 600x600 or heavy stone
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White Room
Do you get them from Protilertools...
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LM
I buy them localy of a supplier here in Belfast, to be honest I do a considerable amount of business with this supplier and I get a really good price in comparison to Protilertools, that said, against all the alternatives at pro tilers price for me there isn't many better options. I'm not dismissing the likes of Ramondis system etc by any means, I'm simply giving my take on what's the best readily available system to me!
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White Room
I've used them and like the system, N/C sell them but not cheap for 200 but they do a flat disc where as protilertool have a curve one which isn't much use on wall tiles.
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LM
As far as I'm aware you can request either.
How much do you pay for 200 from N/C
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White Room
I don't pay at the moment because they want over £30 for 200 straps.....
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LM
To be honest that's ridiculous, to make the system viable they shouldn't be charging anymore than £12 per 200 or you'll simply go to an alternative system. Am iright in thinking the Ramondi system works out at about 6-7p per strap?
I've never used the Ramondi system as I've said before, but I would trust what the likes of Antonio and Marc etc go with and if J had to pay what you've been asked Id simply change, that said the Genisis system is still a good one, your just being ripped off!
I've never used the Ramondi system as I've said before, but I would trust what the likes of Antonio and Marc etc go with and if J had to pay what you've been asked Id simply change, that said the Genisis system is still a good one, your just being ripped off!
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White Room
Tempted to go with ones some of the guys are getting from Italy.
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LM
At that price I don't blame you, The joke is I could supply you from here cheaper than you can get it where it's made #ripoff#
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Old Mod
I'm listening hahaha
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