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Surface prep is where installs are won or lost—especially on remodels where you’re dealing with old adhesives, coatings, uneven spots, and contaminated substrates. This Surface Prep & Repair collection brings together the practical tools and materials installers use to get back to a clean, stable base before they ever open thinset. You’ll find products grouped by jobsite tasks like surface prep/removal, surface care chemicals, underlayments & membranes, plus mixing, protective gear, and accessories/replacement parts to keep prep moving.
What’s in this collection
- Surface prep & removal: Scrapers, replacement blades, and removal-focused tools that help strip adhesives and residue and get surfaces ready for bonding.
- Repair + build-up materials: Items that support patching, filling, and stabilizing the substrate—including underlayments/membranes when you need a better foundation before tile.
- Chemicals + workflow accessories: Surface care chemicals for cleanup and prep, plus protective and mixing-related add-ons that help you work cleaner and more consistently.
How to choose
- Start with the problem you’re solving: Is it residue/adhesive removal, surface contamination, minor patching, or a substrate that needs a proper underlayment/membrane? Pick products by task first, then by brand preference.
- Think compatibility: Substrate type (concrete vs. wood), location (dry vs. wet area), and the next layer (self-leveler, membrane, thinset) should drive the prep method and products you choose.
- Control dust and mess: Dry prep can create a lot of dust—pair removal/prep work with proper dust management on indoor jobs.
- Don’t skip mixing consistency: When repair products or underlayments are in play, consistent mixing is key to predictable cure and performance—use the right mixing tools for the material.