Subway tile trowel recommendations
#1
04-20-19, 11:03 AM
Subway tile trowel recommendations
Hi-
Can someone recommend the correct size/type of trowel I will want to install 3" x 6" subway tile for a backsplash?
Thx
Can someone recommend the correct size/type of trowel I will want to install 3" x 6" subway tile for a backsplash?
Thx
#2
04-20-19, 02:00 PM
Group Moderator
Usually the thinset you are using has recommendations for the notch size. My guess would be 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4". The recommendations are just that recommendations. I have gone to a taller than recommended notch when the surface underneath was not even and I wanted more wiggle room to get all the tiles uniform. And, when the surface below is good and I want to minimize excess thinset squishing up between the tiles I've gone with a smaller than recommended notch.
#3
04-20-19, 02:41 PM
Group Moderator
1/4" square is too big for thin subway tile. I recommend a3/16" V-notch trowel.
This also might be helpful: https://www.tiletools.com/size-trowel-use-tile/
This also might be helpful: https://www.tiletools.com/size-trowel-use-tile/
