Genesis Leveling System

[Tile Shop]

So how come you get flat bases but protilers get the curved ones ?

Old stock maybe? Not sure. Or maybe i was just lucky. I'll give genesis a call tomorrow to see what the crack is.

I know they only have one code for the clips so maybe theere was a design change following critisism of the rounded base.

I'm just guessing but I'll find out and let you know.

 

[White Room]

Old stock maybe? Not sure. Or maybe i was just lucky. I'll give genesis a call tomorrow to see what the crack is.

I know they only have one code for the clips so maybe theere was a design change following critisism of the rounded base.

I'm just guessing but I'll find out and let you know.

When I called Protilers they said to me that was a design change but I know I can get them from N&C with flat bases but not at there prices.

 

[JCT]

Anyone tried these ones? £32 for 500 straps, £27 for 200 caps. You can also buy in smaller bundles

50 Tile leveling system- Construction Tools for spacer-flooring level-Lippage

Looks like the genesis pliers will work on them. Might give them a try.

 

[Dougs Third Go]

I've just picked up 300 bases today, didn't think to check if they were curved or flat...I'll find out tomorrow when I start using them on 900 x 450 porcs..

 

[Old Mod]

I've just picked up 300 bases today, didn't think to check if they were curved or flat...I'll find out tomorrow when I start using them on 900 x 450 porcs..

Oow! They'll test your fitness Doug!

 

[Dougs Third Go]

Oow! They'll test your fitness Doug!

only 35m2...brick bond, through 3 rooms, round the stairway etc...oh the joys! haha

 

[White Room]

Anyone tried these ones? £32 for 500 straps, £27 for 200 caps. You can also buy in smaller bundles

50 Tile leveling system- Construction Tools for spacer-flooring level-Lippage

Looks like the genesis pliers will work on them. Might give them a try.

I've had those and the Genesis pliers don't work, they snap quite easy....do hold the tile one extra squeeze and pop there've released.

 

[aussie tiling]

l used the porcelanosa system the other week and l was very impressed never used a levelling system before and now l wont be going back to old ways, its so fast and the clip works as a spacer just kick off next day.

 

[Dougs Third Go]

took a little while to get used to the pliers, I snapped maybe 4 of the bases off before I realised that you slide the pliers sideways to release.......dooh!

 

[Tile Shop]

took a little while to get used to the pliers, I snapped maybe 4 of the bases off before I realised that you slide the pliers sideways to release.......dooh!

Similar issue when i tried to tighten them up. I'm no expert on levelling systems, but i gave it a go at work. The white straps snapped very easily when tightening up and trying to bring the tiles level. I'd imagine on larger format tiles, the suction from the adhesive would make this system less effective and more difficult to straighten out? And, are the straps very weak or am i being too heavy handed with the pliers?

 

[White Room]

Similar issue when i tried to tighten them up. I'm no expert on levelling systems, but i gave it a go at work. The white straps snapped very easily when tightening up and trying to bring the tiles level. I'd imagine on larger format tiles, the suction from the adhesive would make this system less effective and more difficult to straighten out? And, are the straps very weak or am i being too heavy handed with the pliers?

I found them ok, after a few you get the feeling of how much pressure is needed but only used on wall tiles though.

 

[Old Mod]

Similar issue when i tried to tighten them up. I'm no expert on levelling systems, but i gave it a go at work. The white straps snapped very easily when tightening up and trying to bring the tiles level. I'd imagine on larger format tiles, the suction from the adhesive would make this system less effective and more difficult to straighten out? And, are the straps very weak or am i being too heavy handed with the pliers?

They're not really designed to 'straighten out' tiles!
They wouldn't snap so easily if they were.
They're simply to hold the tile in place while the adhesive sets,
to prevent any kind of shrinkage effecting the finish.
You're obviously way too heavy handed! Hahahaha

 

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

Used some on the last large format tile job. Loved them. Had non snap and brought any small descrepencies out.

 

[Italy]

l used the porcelanosa system the other week and l was very impressed never used a levelling system before and now l wont be going back to old ways, its so fast and the clip works as a spacer just kick off next day.

alleluia ,alive the sincerity

 

[JCT]

So anyone know where I can buy flat bases from? Tilefixdirect have them but not sure if they are curved or straight. Will need to phone tomorrow.