Genesis Tiger trowel

[Gazzer]

I have been trying out the Genesis Tiger trowel, yes the wobble notch item.
It is said to enable you to get a solid bed of adhesive. In the past I have tried the Rubi 45 degree notch and the Raimondi slant notch but this is by far the best. It doesnt use as much adhesive as you would think and in my tests gave a solid bed of adhesive.
My only issue was the handle, while it seemed fine when holding it at first, as my hands became wet from water and adhesive it became harder to hold. Wasnt a major problem and maybe it was more because I was used to the Rubi handles.

 

[Gazzer]

Nice to see a good tool for once not the usual "reinvent the wheel" type of rubbish.

 

[peteablard]

Used mine once so far and it is quite impressive. Got a free bucket trowel with each one too, proper bargain!!

 

[Gazzer]

Used mine once so far and it is quite impressive. Got a free bucket trowel with each one too, proper bargain!!

Pah ok you win top trumps ! :lol:

 

[trevortine]

Used mine once so far and it is quite impressive. Got a free bucket trowel with each one too, proper bargain!!

Me too!! Defo recommend, great coverage!

 

[Dan s]

Just spent this week using one from CTD , lovely trowel and the free bucket trowels nice too I actually like the handle didn't think I would as its square best six quid I ever spent (talked another tiler into getting one as well )

 

[Stef]

I wasn't too fussed with mine tbh,

The floor wasn't great & I think that was more of a problem for me.

I ended up skiming the back of the tiles & packing out.

If the next floor is flat then I will defo use my tiger trowel again though!!!!

 

[Jeff the tiler]

I have had mine a while. Flat floor great, slightly uneven makes it the same as any other. Used it today on walls for the first time which 150 x 50 tiles 12mm thick and it was great. It is like all trowels you have to chop and change them for the tiles and floor/wall variances. Overall though a good trowel to have in the collection

 

[jlktiling]

Ceramic Tiles Ltd Ipswich stock them.

 

[White Room]

I wasn't too fussed with mine tbh,

The floor wasn't great & I think that was more of a problem for me.

I ended up skiming the back of the tiles & packing out.

If the next floor is flat then I will defo use my tiger trowel again though!!!![/QUOTE]

Thats wishfull thinking Rob...

 

[Stef]

Thats wishfull thinking Rob...[/QUOTE]

I know, two floors to do tomorrow so we will see how we get on!!!

 

[Lee@emctiles]

Funny thing is, everytime ive tried to tell any of the "tilers" that come into us about this, i get "that'll use too much adhesive"........yet you guys seems to like this trowel!

 

[Gazzer]

It doesnt use that much adhesive, Not sure if it uses any more really, I have never noticed.

 

[mz30]

Does'nt use anymore than a 12mm solid notch would infact probably uses less.

 

[charlie1]

Is it easy to wash?? That's the question! A square notch has a tendency to rip sponges, wonder if its less harsh when washing? And, does it rust?

 

[mz30]

Yeah its fine to wash as long as you dont let the addy go solid,noticed a speckling of rust but not a great deal.

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

Do they do a small notch tiger for mosaic or not ????

 

[White Room]

Not that I've ever seen...

 

[Kia tiling]

I've been using them for over a year, rarely anything else. The first one I bought wore down with use so now I have two sizes! Great trowel...

 

[Rosco100]

Been using one for three years and the best trowel I have ever used and I've tried them all ! Uses a little bit more adhesive but the benefits are worth it !

 

[Edinaberdeen]

Hi sorry for hijack, is the genesis tiger trowel suitable most tiles and locations? Ceramic tiles 360x270mm on plasterboard and marmox bathroom and shower walls? 457mm sq Travertine floor tiles on Ditra 25?
Thanks Ed

 

[Dan]

Hi sorry for hijack, is the genesis tiger trowel suitable most tiles and locations? Ceramic tiles 360x270mm on plasterboard and marmox bathroom and shower walls? 457mm sq Travertine floor tiles on Ditra 25?
Thanks Ed

It's a solid-bed trowel by the sounds of it. I've never seen or used one. Brilliant for floors or uneven walls, but perhaps an overkill when it comes to flat surfaces like plasterboard and Marmox. For those areas you could do with a 10mm square notch or even maybe 6mm (for walls only mind).

 

[Sean Kelly]

Buy one get one free at CTD at the moment. 10mm. Got 2 a couple of weeks ago but not used them yet. £8.34 inc vat....... £4.17 each!

 

[Steve_Bcs]

Would the Tiger trowel be suitable for 800x800x8 porcelain floor tiles? Currently having problems with ridges not collapsing using a regular 12mm notch on the floor & 6mm on the tile.