Perfect level master

[Waluigi]

Just finished a job with ‘Sams Wedges’ (Premtool)

Decent system IMHO

 

[Cranbrook]

Just finished a job with ‘Sams Wedges’ (Premtool)

Decent system IMHO

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1200x600s?

 

[Waluigi]

Yeah.

The only weak point in the system is the lack of holes in the base to allow adhesive to pass through.

 

[Cranbrook]

Yeah.

The only weak point in the system is the lack of holes in the base to allow adhesive to pass through.

Wish I could afford to use as many as you

 

[Waluigi]

Have you seen how cheap they are?

 

[Cranbrook]

Have you seen how cheap they are?

Nope, job im on at the moment I thought I'd give perfect level master a whirl, and they certainly aint cheap

 

[Waluigi]

We can’t discuss prices on here but have a chat with Sam at Protiler, or even better, have a look on the website.

To be fair, I’m not a Tiler so don’t tile full time, I’d imagine that if I was doing lots of tiling then cost would be a consideration. All the best

Edit: not a full time Tiler I might add. (Thought I might lose my title on here)

 

[Steve Griffiths]

We have just got this new PREMTOOL system into stock which we are getting good feedback on it as the bottom of this page:
Tile Leveling Systems | Pro Tiler Tools - https://www.protilertools.co.uk/tiler-tool/3191/tile-leveling-systems

They look exactly like the Raymondi system I bought for a job earlier this year, did you sell them too?
Sure it was recommended by someone on here.

 

[One Day]

I switched from RLS to PLM a few months ago, and yes they are a little more expensive, but they are a LOT better.
I haven't had any breaks with them, the plastic is more flexible and stronger. Haven't needed the pliers either as they are easy enough to tighten by hand.
I'll always consider other options, but for now PLM are what I use.

 

[Waluigi]

I’m not experienced enough with clips to know what a bad system is. The Premtool I use just works so I have no plans on changing. I suppose I’ve mainly used them on Porc though. Do some systems chip ceramic tiles when you knock the wedges off?

 

[GoneGuy]

I’m not experienced enough with clips to know what a bad system is. The Premtool I use just works so I have no plans on changing. I suppose I’ve mainly used them on Porc though. Do some systems chip ceramic tiles when you knock the wedges off?

Best way to prevent any chips is to use a smaller clip and tile spacer. And also keep the joints clean as possible

 

[Waluigi]

Exactly what I’ve always done on both counts. This was after investigation before using clips.

There are a few systems I’d like to try but to be perfectly honest I don’t need to.

 

[Steve Griffiths]

I’m not experienced enough with clips to know what a bad system is. The Premtool I use just works so I have no plans on changing. I suppose I’ve mainly used them on Porc though. Do some systems chip ceramic tiles when you knock the wedges off?

Not had chipping with RLS but they do sometimes snap off part way through the joint instead of at the base and can be difficult to break the remaining stub off, if your not extremely careful you can chip a tile in the process, don't ask how I know!
On the whole, very happy with the system and I did a lot of research before buying them.
They help on the respect of holding a joint where yiu want it, but I have found that as you tighten them with the pliers, they slightly pl the opposite edge off the wall and you need to compensate.
Maybe as others have said, not using the wedges so tight or even just hand tight may be the answer?

 

[Waluigi]

I get the tiles pretty much lined up before pushing the wedge in.

Anyone used those bloody great big red spacers?

I used them on some rectified 900mm ceramics and chipped about 4 tiles pulling them out. I was mortified!

 

[Spare Tool]

Push the wedge in towards the already fixed tiles and it won't open the joint up..
And while we're on the subject anything more than 4pence a clip for a little chunk of non biodegradable plastic is expensive imo..