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.

Collomix AOX High Speed Counter Rotating Mixer

Name: Collomix AOX High Speed Counter Rotating Mixer
Brand: Collomix
SKU: AOXS
Price: 3499.99 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU AOXS

by Collomix

$3,499.99 - $3,499.99

$3,499.99

$3,499.99 - $3,499.99

$3,499.99

Collomix AOX-S High-Speed Counter Rotating Mixer

All-around performance: in the AOX-S counter rotating mixer, a special, 17 gals. mixing bucket rotates around a fast-turning central paddle. It’s practical: a rim scraper prevents material deposits on the rim of the tub and guarantees a thorough mixture

Features

AOX-S rotating bucket mixer with a high-speed central mixing tool

The mixing tub has its own motor for turning it; for thorough mixing results an edge scraper prevents deposits of material from collecting on the side of the tub

A rotary bucket mixer with a high-speed mixing mechanism and scraper; mixing tub with separate motor

Two interchangeable mixing tools; ideal for thin-bed mortar, adhesives, fillers, coverings, mortar, etc

KR mixing paddles: suitable for mortar, screed, plaster, tile adhesive, filler, etc

DLX mixing paddles: suitable for thin-bed mortar, liquid coverings, pointing mortar, etc

What's In The Box?

Collomix AOX Rotating Mixer

Mixing Paddle

Rim Scraper

Counter-Rotating Motor for Bucket

Operator's manual

Collomix Forced-Action Mixer Tech Specs
Model	AOX-S
Motor for Rotary Table	.55 kW / 0.75 hp / 110 VAC
Motor for Mixing Tool	1 kW / 1.36 hp / 110 VAC
Size of Bucket	17 Gals.
Max. Mixing Capacity	12 Gals.
Speed of Mixing Tub	18 RPM
Speed of Mixing Tool	750 RPM
Dimensions	23.6" x 32.3" x 34.3"
Weight	128 lb.

Collomix AOX High Speed Counter Rotating Mixer

Collomix AOX-S High-Speed Counter Rotating Mixer

Features

What's In The Box?

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