What factors should I consider when choosing a trowel size for tile installation?

One of the most crucial aspects of tile installation is choosing the right trowel size. Various factors such as the shapes and sizes of the trowels, the types of notches, and the tile size and placement should be considered.

What is the importance of the tile placement in selecting the trowel size?

Tile placement significantly affects the trowel size selection. For instance, if you're laying tiles on the floor, the mortar bed needs to be thicker to withstand foot traffic. Likewise, if the surface you're laying tiles on slopes a bit, you would need to back-butter or spread out your mud-bed slightly thicker.

What is the general guide to the size of trowel based on the tile size and placement?

Here is a general guide to the size of trowel to use based on the tile size and placement: 3/16″ to 1/4″ V-notch: Mosaics tiles up to 4-1/2″ glazed wall tile. 1/4″ x 1/4″ U or Square notch: 4″ to 8″ tile. 1/4″ x 3/8″ U or Square notch: 8″ to 16″ tiles. 1/2″ x 1/2″ U or Square notch: 16″ and larger.

What are the different types of notches, and how do they affect tile installation?

There are three primary types of notches - V-shape, U-shape, and square-notch. V-shape spreads less thinset than the same-sized square-notch, while the U-notch spreads out more than the v-notch but less than the square-notch. The major difference is how the thinset lies, affecting tile adhesion. Choosing the right trowel size is crucial for successful tile installation. The trowel size should match the tile size, and the type of notch you use will affect the concentration level of thinset. Also, consider the placement of the tiles and the surface you'll be laying them on to determine the appropriate trowel size.

What should I keep in mind for a successful tile installation?

To really understand which trowel type to use, and how to properly use it, watch the video provided. Keep in mind that choosing the right trowel size is crucial for a successful tile installation. The trowel size should match the tile size, and the type of notch you use will affect the concentration level of thinset. Also, consider the placement of the tiles and the surface you'll be laying them on to determine the appropriate trowel size.

ARDEX WA™ High Performance, 100% Solids Epoxy Grout and Adhesive

Name: ARDEX WA™ High Performance, 100% Solids Epoxy Grout and Adhesive
Brand: Ardex
SKU: 22424
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ARDEX WA™ High Performance, 100% Solids Epoxy Grout and Adhesive

ARDEX WA™ High-performance, 100% Solids Epoxy Grout and Adhesive is a solvent-free, two-component epoxy grout and adhesive. ARDEX WA is suited particularly for tile installations in industrial areas, swimming pools, hot tubs, showers, bathrooms, dairies, meat packing facilities, breweries, hospitals and any installation requiring high standards of hygiene and chemical resistance. Tile installed with ARDEX WA can be grouted in 12 hours.

Features

Grout joints up to 1/2” (12 mm) wide

Use for setting all types of tile

Use where maximum chemical resistance and/or hygiene and cleanliness are required

Use for applications in food processing, industrial, institutional and commercial facilities

Ideal for swimming pools, hot tubs and other wet areas, can be submerged after only 7 days

Very easy to clean with only water

Use for interior and exterior floors and walls

Waterproof and frost resistant

Solvent free, low VOC’s

Standards

SystemOne™

Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.3

ISO Classification: ISO 13007 RG

ISO Classification: 13007 R2T

Installation

Mixing Ratio: Mix all of “B” into “A;” smaller batches can be measured carefully by using 3 parts by weight of “A” to 1 part by weight of “B.”

Coverage (When used as a setting adhesive):

1/4″ x 1/4″ x 1/4″ sq. Notch trowel
For tiles larger than 4 sq. in. (25 cm²)
19.5 sq. ft. / 8.8 lbs. tub (1.8 m² / 4 kg)

3/16” x 5/32” V-Notch trowel
For tiles 4 sq. in. (25 sq. cm) or less
32 sq. ft. / 8.8 lbs. tub (3 sq. m / 4 kg)

Coverage (When used as a grout): See Technical Data for complete details

Pot Life: Approx. 40 minutes
Working Time: Approx. 1 hour
Open Time: Approx. 1 hour

Performance

Time to Grout: 12 hours
Open to Traffic: Light foot traffic: 12 hours
Full traffic loads: 2 days
Limited chemical resistance and submerged applications: 7 days; see Cure Time (After Grouting) section above for details
VOC: 2.67 g/L per ASTM D2369
Packaging: Approx. 8.8 lbs. (4 kg) net weight per tub
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Do not leave package exposed to sun.
Shelf Life: 1 year, if unopened.
Warranty: ARDEX L.P. Standard Limited Warranty applies

ARDEX WA™ High Performance, 100% Solids Epoxy Grout and Adhesive

ARDEX WA™ High Performance, 100% Solids Epoxy Grout and Adhesive

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