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Tile notch trowel sizes.
Do you ever wonder why tile installers use notch trowels? What do the notches do? Why the different sizes of notched trowels?
Which trowel size do you use for subway tile? Which trowel for 12x24 tile? What about glass tiles?
In this video, you will learn about:
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1/8 x 1/8 square notch trowel: amzn.to/3agZbyf
1/4 x 3/16 V-notch: amzn.to/3tWEwY0
1/4 x 1/4 square notch: amzn.to/3tZgtrh
1/4 x 3/8 square notch: amzn.to/2NoF0pd
1/2 x 1/2 square notch trowel: amzn.to/37dL1vS
Euro notch trowel: amzn.to/2LPnbit
margin trowel: amzn.to/3b6rTRr
Also covered in this video:
Kerdi membrane
Ditra uncoupling membrane
other uncoupling membranes
glass mosaic tiles
subway tile
large subway tile
12x12 tile
12x24 tile
6x24 plank tiles
cement board trowel size
Ditra-Heat uncoupling membrane
Apologies in advance for the echoed audio towards the end of the video.

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Комментарии : 93

@debirudolph2970 2 месяца назад

If only everyone on RU-vid did as good a job explaining and demonstrating as you do. Thank you for one of the most informative videos I've watched since the beginning of this renovation! Exactly what I needed to move forward on this install.

@karldore8800 Год назад

Ok. I was looking at how to replace a Kohler toilet seal. Your video popped in the suggestions. Like an idiot, I ended up watching the entire thing. Man, this is an excellent video! No BS, no annoying music and stupid FX. It is straight to the point and very informative. You did an excellent job on this one! Now I know what Trowel to use for my 12x24 tile (1/2 x 1/2) but I have no clue on how to replace my toilet seal! 🙂

@darrylmacleod9231 2 года назад

Thank you for not adding distractive & unnecessary 'music' background. "Just the facts". Excellent video.

@DIYTileGuy 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@raymak6129 2 месяца назад

stumble upon this video , im so glad you made this because im installing 30x60 tiles and i was under the impression theres only 1/2 trowel , i didnt not realize theres a euro notch lol thank you so much !

@ReyAce00 11 месяцев назад

My friend... you're doing the Lord's work, thank you SO much! Excellent video.

@jbrian53 10 месяцев назад

Good comprehensive video. Great you were willing to waste some product to demonstrate the differences.

@cynthiamills9163 Год назад

Wonderful presentation. Extremely informative. This guy is a real professional

@mannys.5126 Год назад

Amazing block of instruction. I was going to install 12x24 tiles in my bathroom and I didn't knew what throwell would I need to use for the job and you did an incredible video explaining all this to us. Thank you !

@DIYTileGuy Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@anthonyflores3267 11 месяцев назад

What he said 👏 🙌

@mattb9664 Год назад

Thanks for the info- went with the nicer 6x36 plank tile from a tile store..guess I should be using a 1/2" x 1/2" trowel.

@DIYTileGuy Год назад

I would

@foggymtnbreakdown 2 года назад

Wow. You cover it all, tile and membranes. Excellent! I like your comment about putting thinnest under floor backer board. A lot of people skip that.

@DIYTileGuy 2 года назад

Thank you very much!

@falconmack Год назад

FANTASTIC JOB!!!!, this is what I had been trying to find on some of the most popular tile coach/guru channels, but could not find this type of breakdown of trowels. They only mentioned the particular size they used for a given application, but nothing like this complete coverage of all the sizes and corresponding applications. Thank you so much for this information and a very well structured video. I'm renovating my entire house by myself, and tile setting has been the most time-consuming and intricate tasks for me as I could not find an explanation of when, where and how to use each trowel size. Now I know. Thank you so much.

@DIYTileGuy Год назад

Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad it was helpful!

@zeusgyd422 Год назад

Very well done. Glad I came across this. Doing my first DIY tile job at home soon and this was very helpful. Thank you!

@locktherock 2 года назад

Absolutely superb explanation! Excellent job dude👍

@toddcallahan783 2 года назад

Finally! What a great video...really helpful across many topics.

@DIYTileGuy 2 года назад

Thanks!

@asilvers1163 Год назад

Thank you for your excellent explanation.

@EXPERIENCEDTeachingSince1992 5 месяцев назад

Thank you, for your expertise, Sir ,

@marioderis5966 Год назад

Nicely explained!

@arthursleep8307 Год назад

Fantastic vlog thank you

@grcooley Год назад

thanks so much for this video. a big help for me

@DIYTileGuy Год назад

Glad it helped!

@johnpark7414 Год назад

Unreal ! Thanks buddy !!

@markyg1970 2 года назад

Thank you.

@vantuanma5967 5 месяцев назад

thank you for your video: munch appreciated!!!

@chrisoakman7102 2 года назад

I watch tons of your videos while building my house. I've done odd and end jobs for 20 years but this is my first full build. Right now I'm stuck on trowel size. I have 7x20 ceramic plank tile. Some say use 1/4 trowel some say use 1/2 trowel. Which should I use being the first time I've ever laid ceramic tile?

@DIYTileGuy 2 года назад

Your going to want a towel that is either 3/8 or 1/2 inch deep. Whether it's a 1/4 wide or a 1/2 is more a matter of preference.

@tomcase8582 Год назад

Excellent !!!

@mw-kh2kq Год назад

Hello, Thank you for all of your clear & detailed explanations...much appreciated. I will be installing 6" x 18" real Cararra marble tile over Kerdi board using Schluter All-Set with staggered 1/16" joints What trowel size(s) would you suggest.

@susanneharvey4034 3 года назад

Thank you!!! This was so very helpful! Any other tips when installing 3”x6” glass subway tiles?

@DIYTileGuy 3 года назад

Yes. On this channel, I have a video about cutting glass tiles. Additionally, I have two posts about installing subway tile on my blog DIYTileGuy. One for beginners and one has more advanced tips. www.diytileguy.com/subway-tile-installation/ and www.diytileguy.com/ceramic-subway-tile/

@susanneharvey4034 3 года назад

@@DIYTileGuy thank you so much!

@jpjp9111 6 месяцев назад

I want to install new 12x12 tiles in the bathroom of my new house....old house but new to me. I didn't even know that you had to put in lines. I'm getting from this video that I'd use a 1/4 for my purpose?

@DIYTileGuy 5 месяцев назад

I'd probably try a 3/8 inch notch trowel first and see how that goes

@JT-rc7vx 11 месяцев назад

TY!

@zane770 2 года назад

love your work, mate

@DIYTileGuy 2 года назад

Much appreciated!

@paulmagwood2872 Год назад

Great job , thanks.

@kristagehlbach7938 Год назад

I’m using a kit with various sizes. There are large sizes like 16x16 and 16x24, and some smaller that are 8x8 and 8x16. Should I use the 1/4” for the smaller tiles, or is it bad to use two different trowel sizes on the same floor?

@DIYTileGuy Год назад

You're going to want to use the same trowel even though you are installing different sized tiles. Set your trowel size to the largest tile and use it for all of the. You'll probably want a 1/2 x 1/2 and back butter every tile.

@fearlv1rattata 2 года назад

I used 1/2" x 1/2" on 12" x 24" porcelain tile. It just seems so excessive while I was doing it. I feel like maybe I wasn't using the trowel properly. I'm not a professional (so probably). It just seems like every tile video I've watched online has smaller trowel lines. I used Laticrete LHT mortar which maybe could be why? Great video though. Thanks!

@DIYTileGuy 2 года назад

You can use a trowel with narrower teeth but I still recommend going with 1/2 inch deep teeth.

@DitNg516 6 месяцев назад

Quarter inch notch trowel sold at Lowe’s

@jeffmiller8950 2 года назад

Well done video! One question is would the 1/4 x 3/8 trowel be overkill for a 4x12 subway tile?

@DIYTileGuy 2 года назад

It'll probably work just fine.

@ericastier1646 4 месяца назад

I am concerned that when using the 1/2 x 1/2" notched trowel that you need at least 1/4" room to wiggle the tile sideways when setting itand that's fine for all tiles except when you get against the end of a row and the last tile only has 1/8 "against the wall and 1/16 on the grout line against the previous tile on the other side. Then you cannot wiggle sideways to collapse a 1/2" ridge. I thought you could change the ridges directions horizontal for that tile so you can wiggle forward backward instead of sideway but now your ridges extend the full length of the LF tile and that is more risky to leave trapped air. I am preparing to install 15"x30" porcelain tiles 11 mm thick and hesitate between trowel sizes. If you could pitch in would be good. Thanks

@DIYTileGuy 4 месяца назад

Use a 1/4 x 1/2 instead

@bbgunwb1 10 месяцев назад

So when you pick up a tile to check coverage - what do you do when you put it back down... just put it back down on the thinset you just laid it on because there's coverage? Or do you clean and start over since all you were doing is verifying your technique?

@DIYTileGuy 10 месяцев назад

If the coverage is appropriate then there is no need to remove any mortar. Just put the tile back down and continue on.

@bbgunwb1 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! @@DIYTileGuy

@mariadeprisco2357 Год назад

What size trowel for stack stone? Also what kind of mortar for linear glass backsplash? Thanks!

@DwFritz23 3 года назад

About to tile my bathroom, first time ever tiling. Are you supposed to lift up every tile you put down to check the coverage? I'm using 12x24" tiles.

@DIYTileGuy 3 года назад

No. It's good to pick up the first one, for sure, and, after that, any that you feel might not have bonded well.

@jbrady5979 Год назад

How about a 12x12 /18x18 natural stone, marble tile with a smooth/unhoned back? Over Ditra

@DIYTileGuy Год назад

1/2 inch deep notch

@Teleman01 3 года назад

For 12 x 24 slate tiles, would you recommend combing the back of those? Or just using a flat trowel? This would be for outdoors on a sidewalk.

@DIYTileGuy 3 года назад

You definitely want to flat trowel. Sometimes they are high in the centers and you might have to fill the centers in a little more. Check how well the mortar is covering by pulling the tile back up after it's set. Then adapt as you go.

@pattyleonard1045 Год назад

Hi, What size trowel would I use for a 9x40 blank ceramic tile?

@jaylevan3769 6 месяцев назад

I was told to use a 1/4 x 3/8 trowel for 3x12 "subway" tiles and it seems too deep. Might it be better to use 1/4x1/4?

@DIYTileGuy 6 месяцев назад

Could go either way depending on the tile. You'll probably have to experiment and see which one works the best

@nerycaduada7010 Год назад

What is the trawlers teeth suitable for 60cmX60cm tiles?

@EdStaniszewski 2 года назад

Hi, thanks for these videos! I am laying some linear glass mosaic and aluminum tiles on a 12x12" backing. I am searching for good blade to cut with. What do you recommend for a 7" benchtop wet saw?

@DIYTileGuy 2 года назад

I really like this Pearl P4 blade that runs around $50 in the 7-inch version. But this Rubi blade is at Home Depot and is only $28. The challenge that you will run into is being able to push the tile through and keep them from moving. At the very least, I think you're going to want to put a small piece of wood, backer board, or a chunk of bigger tile over the back of the mosaics to hold them down and keep them flat. You might check out my post on cutting glass tile but it doesn't address mosaics specifically. www.diytileguy.com/how-to-cut-glass-tile/ Rubi blade: www.homedepot.com/p/Rubi-PORCELAIN-7-in-Diamond-Blade-31912/301288817 Pearl blade: www.tiletools.com/collections/diamond-blades-for-tile-and-stone/products/pearl-abrasive-p4-turbo-mesh-blade

@EdStaniszewski 2 года назад

@@DIYTileGuy i see what your saying about putting a board or something underneath. Maybe i can try keeping them in the package to cut? Or duct tape them onto a 1/4" thick board?

@DIYTileGuy 2 года назад

Maybe. I think keeping pressure on them evenly from the top as you push them through will help keep things stabilized. But experiment and see what works best.

@testtest2609 2 года назад

I spread some simple set pre-mixed and went to cut some tiles and took longer than I expected plus it was a hot, humid day....as a result the thinset dried out and I layed the tile anyway thinking it still had moisture...some tiles popped up the next day and some didn't. Will the ones that didn't eventually pop out too or are those ok? I finger checked them for adherence and didn't want to pry to hard lest I pop them out. Any advice is welcomed.

@DIYTileGuy 2 года назад

Typically, Simple Set isn't what you want to use but I'm not sure what the application is so... maybe it's an OK situation to use it? But that could be the problem. It could be that you didn't let it dry long enough. It could be a lack of bond. The good news is that Simple Set is one of the easiest adhesives to scrape up and redo. So there's that. In the future, mastic isn't the best choice. I'd much rather see you use a thinset mortar for most everything.

@denimillie 5 месяцев назад

What size trowel for an 8x8 tile?

@DIYTileGuy 3 месяца назад

1/4 x 3/8 maybe?

@testtest2609 2 года назад

What's the best trowel size for 2 inch by 2 inch ceramic mosaic hex tile? Thanks.

@DIYTileGuy 2 года назад

try a 1/4 square notch

@testtest2609 2 года назад

@@DIYTileGuy thanks!

@josephmesseri2745 Год назад

6"x36" ?

@brianblithe2271 7 месяцев назад

He says 1/2 inch

@mohsiniftikhar1922 Год назад

Hello, what trowel size to use with glass subway tile 3x 9

@DIYTileGuy Год назад

I'd probably use a 1/4x3/8 and use the smoothing technique I showed in the 1/4 x1/4 video

@dennistuzinowski9844 9 месяцев назад

Nice job.. stop worrying about the manufacturer guidelines.

@jose2226 3 месяца назад

Bad advice

@MegaRich7 Год назад

A 1/8"×1/8" notch means that the notches are 1/4" apart. Not 1/8th.

@DIYTileGuy Год назад

1/8x1/8x1/8 means they are all 1/8 apart. I've never seen a 1/8x1/8x1/4 trowel.

@2YLITE22 3 года назад

Great info! What is recommended for glass subway tile?

@DIYTileGuy 3 года назад

This video has a demonstration of how to spread mortar for glass tile ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SZyADo4zu9o.html

@justinreid677 2 года назад

What trowel size would you use for 3 x 12 inch subway tile?

@DIYTileGuy 2 года назад

1/4 x 3/8 square notch

@chrissilkwood5439 6 месяцев назад

F the membrane, waste of time & money. Use GoBoard, window seal caulking on the seems & screws, then red guard. Cheaper, better, less weight on the wall and faster.

@vbdino 2 года назад

Installing 12 x 24 porcelain tile on ditra XL, other than 1/2x1/2 square trowel, could a 3/8 x 1/4 square trowel work too. In this schluter video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AaP1uA6FIQE.html, he used it.

@DIYTileGuy 2 года назад

As long as you can get proper coverage. I showed how to check for that in the video.