New Acorn Tile Levelling System

[Dan]

Well that was a conversation killer.

 

[Mr Tiler]

I've never used these but was always of the same thought. And I've said it loads.

But it does seem many use them. And it does appear to help with the huge tiles that are just easier to mess up if one slips it can cause a half hour head ache.

Your a tiler dan?

 

[Mr Tiler]

Whoops taking it back off topic sorry

 

[Dan]

Your a tiler dan?

I was tiling before these were out. I'd stopped before these even existed. Not a tiler now matey no.

 

[Mr Tiler]

I was tiling before these were out. I'd stopped before these even existed. Not a tiler now matey no.

Ahh never new mate just thought you ran a bunch of trade sites lol. Staying on topic about these, i cant see how these can improve speed, technuiqe Or most importantly a guaranteed solid bed without having to lift each tile until satisfied?

 

[Old Mod]

Ahh never new mate just thought you ran a bunch of trade sites lol. Staying on topic about these, i cant see how these can improve speed, technuiqe Or most importantly a guaranteed solid bed without having to lift each tile until satisfied?

Omg! It's like the bloody magic roundabout! Hahaha
Read the whole thread Ash! not just the bits with pictures hahaha

Well that was a conversation killer.

Me and Paul @AD Ceramics are best mates now Dan, no need to argue anymore! Haha

 

[Old Mod]

Not that we were arguing in the first place cos Mods don't do that, we discuss!

 

[Ian]

I've got a tub of the lash clips in the van that I bought for a recent 850x220mm plank job, they were a bit bowed (as seems to be the norm these days!) and I tried them to help twist them a bit, the long tiles do have a bit of flex in them, I only used them for a couple of rows and found they weren't great for what I needed so reverted to my normal method. I'm going to get a raimondi set to try next as they have the pliers to tighten the wedge where the lash system doesn't and I found it difficult to get enough pressure. I know they will be useful for large format tiles (say 900mm and above) as they do bend and flex, especially the thinner ones that have been bedded out.

 

[Old Mod]

I've got a tub of the lash clips in the van that I bought for a recent 850x220mm plank job, they were a bit bowed (as seems to be the norm these days!) and I tried them to help twist them a bit, the long tiles do have a bit of flex in them, I only used them for a couple of rows and found they weren't great for what I needed so reverted to my normal method. I'm going to get a raimondi set to try next as they have the pliers to tighten the wedge where the lash system doesn't and I found it difficult to get enough pressure. I know they will be useful for large format tiles (say 900mm and above) as they do bend and flex, especially the thinner ones that have been bedded out.

I got a Raimondi starter kit still unopened from the stone show, got it for £40 which is a bargain I thought.
For exactly that reason Bri, the pliers!
Could never get my head round normal lash clips cos the way I saw it as u pushed the wedge it moved the tile, but with the pliers it holds the clip steady.
That was the reason I started using Rubi's cos the pliers push the cup down and there's no sideways movement.
But for the planks as u say Bri, they work a treat!

 

[Ian]

Here's my plank job, flat as a snooker table!

 

[Old Mod]

Here's my plank job, flat as a snooker table!

That's a lovely job mate!
Looks really well!
I noticed u dropped in ur post 'your normal method!'
Didn't divulge tho did you! Haha
Yeah I know, u could tell me but u'd have to kill me after!

 

[Ian]

That's a lovely job mate!
Looks really well!
I noticed u dropped in ur post 'your normal method!'
Didn't divulge tho did you! Haha
Yeah I know, u could tell me but u'd have to kill me after!

It's no big secret , so I'll share! I just use red wedges under all 4 corners then force the middle of the tile down, I usually find I can get 2-3mm worth of bend. A double spread of adhesive on the ends (but not in the middle) helps too. I'm sure the tile can take that little bit of flex, probably not advised by the manufacturers but, if that's the way they feel they should make flat tiles

 

[Old Mod]

Hahahaha @Bri!

Absolutely right mate!

 

[AD Ceramics]

It's no big secret , so I'll share! I just use red wedges under all 4 corners then force the middle of the tile down, I usually find I can get 2-3mm worth of bend. A double spread of adhesive on the ends (but not in the middle) helps too. I'm sure the tile can take that little bit of flex, probably not advised by the manufacturers but, if that's the way they feel they should make flat tiles

That's how I do it mate. Seems certain things with Us tilers are done by instinct and not shown by someone else.
Rubi wedges rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ian]

That's how I do it mate. Seems certain things with Us tilers are done by instinct and not shown by someone else.
Rubi wedges rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm always trying different things/methods/tools to hone my skills, some things work, some fail miserably! I know the levelling systems have a place in our trade, I just need to find one that works for me. Those who stand still will get left behind.