Correct Tiling Trowel for 300x600 floor tiles - TilersForums.com

[Ianc9101]

Morning all, Hope I am posting in the right area and not in the DIY area

I am planning to do my first ever floor tiling DIY job soon. Went into Topps and bought a 8mmx8mm tiling trowel (after speaking the advisor) with my tiles (Qrock Black) but now not sure if it is the right choice. I will be tiling 300x600 tiles directly onto concrete and the tile thickness is 9mm. Concrete Floor is nice and level. It seems on here that the pros suggest using a 10mm notched trowel, am I correct or would my 8mmx8mm do the job? If not do I need to buy a 10 x 20mm notched trowel like from Screwfix or somewhere

Many thanks

 

[lizzardtong]

I would go for genesis tiger trowel http://www.tilersforums.com/143-tiling-tool-reviews/66084-genesis-tiger-trowel.html and back buttering 8x8mm in my opinion wont be sufficient

 

[Rookery]

20 x 10 half round notch trowel for me with the tiles back-skimmed too.

 

[Glynn]

An 8mm back buttered with 8mm at 90 degrees to the floor ribs will be plenty as long as the floor is has level as you say. Make sure you twist the tiles into the adhesive. Lift a tile now and again to make sure you are getting good adhesive coverage.

 

[Dougs Third Go]

same as Rookery for me

 

[CJ]

Q Rock.........:yikes:

Orrible tile to grout.

 

[White Room]

I use the Tiger trowel for most floor tiles...

 

[kimboslash]

I use the Tiger trowel for most floor tiles...

Never used the Tiger Trowel personally, what are the benefits?

 

[White Room]

Just seems to give me good coverage, believe me the amount of trowels I have sitting in my lock up that are tried and tested and now in dry dock.

 

[Rookery]

Q Rock.........:yikes:

Orrible tile to grout.

Agreed. Seal first.

 

[kimboslash]

Just seems to give me good coverage, believe me the amount of trowels I have sitting in my lock up that are tried and tested and now in dry dock.

On your advice a tiger trowel was purchased today

 

[Ianc9101]

Thanks for every ones advice... Looks like I need a new trowel and some Bal Sealer!

 

[andyb1]

Tiger trowel for me, as above on those tiles not the best!