How to Use a Tile Leveling System the Right Way

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  • @LandbergTileTV
    @LandbergTileTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Leveling System
    amzn.to/2KTAolw

    • @cpccpc1749
      @cpccpc1749 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What size of trowel to use for 12x24 tile?

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cpccpc1749 1/2" x 1/2" 👍

    • @cpccpc1749
      @cpccpc1749 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Landberg Tile TV Hello thanks for replying so fast. Just to follow up, I cannot use 1/4x1/4? Just I don’t want the floor to be too high?What do you think?

    • @MrGreen-td6dw
      @MrGreen-td6dw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What do you mean by collapse?

    • @alessandrojosue656
      @alessandrojosue656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you prolly dont give a damn but does anyone know of a way to get back into an Instagram account..?
      I somehow forgot the login password. I appreciate any help you can offer me!

  • @blueskies8173
    @blueskies8173 6 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    One mistake that must be avoided when using tile leveling systems such as this wedge system, is not to over tighten the wedge when pressing it into place. Doing so causes the clip to bend/flex which in turn causes the grout line to widen. It took us alot of time to realise what was causing our lines to be wider in many places. The lesson? Tighten just until you feel the wedge is fastened securely and that's it! Don't force it in any further so that the clip maintains its straight form. This will ensure consistent grout lines throughout your installation.

    • @danervin2530
      @danervin2530 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      blueskies I found this the hard way too. Also, tightening causes the bottom flange of the spacer to “fold” like a taco as it’s pulled into the joint. This can actually push the tile up away from the mortar bed.

    • @jamskof
      @jamskof 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thankyou!

    • @Samlol23_drrich
      @Samlol23_drrich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Absolutely priceless advice for a newbie. Thank you very much.

    • @blueskies8173
      @blueskies8173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Samlol23_drrich No problem. Also another reason for not over tightening is that sometimes the clips will actually break, then you're screwed because you have already laid your tile but lost your levelling clip. Hate it when that happens.
      One more tip: Another cause for having random wider grout lines can be because you may be using tiles that have inconsistent edges with some edges that are tapered (not squared perfectly) and so the result will be varied grout line widths. This is also very annoying. So make sure you inspect the tiles quality before installing.I learned the hard way on one job when I had to shave of all the tile edges to square them of so that I can get a consistent 2mm grout line. Not fun at all.

    • @romank8881
      @romank8881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What about for your first row, i noticed that the tiles tend to move when using spacers

  • @shipreckstrings
    @shipreckstrings 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Another quick tip I’ve found helpful is to completely clean out the access thinset that may squirt out around the clips. Not cleaning out the grout lines can cause a lot of trouble when breaking the clips off after installation. This is good practice anyways to ensure there is plenty of grout in between the tile but is very critical around the clips. I’ve found keeping an old toothbrush and a bucket of water next to me works best.

  • @tonyturner7007
    @tonyturner7007 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant video, none of the "I'm a great guy" rubbish - straight to the point, clearly explained and the glass tiles just make the whole video work. Excellent.

  • @integralsun
    @integralsun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent demo. The clear glass tiles made your points … so transparent. Appreciate the effort.

  • @andrews8482
    @andrews8482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you so much for showing what's going on behind the tiles!!! This is so much more informational than "just do it because we says so"!

  • @ttnnaples8060
    @ttnnaples8060 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    EXCELLENT...the glass shows what happens on the back of tile.
    Thank you from all who like things done to last. And look right.

  • @itisi2615
    @itisi2615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thanks for this from a master tilesetter that is still learning new techniques after 15 years.
    If you would backbutter the glass you would have even more coverage and bonding.
    But if you did that it might have been hard to see what's going on so I understand why you left it out.

    • @josemolina4975
      @josemolina4975 ปีที่แล้ว

      That happens when you pretending that you know the job hahah funny video.

    • @albertosantana5362
      @albertosantana5362 ปีที่แล้ว

      He mentions this in the video that’s why he left it out because viewers would not be able to see what was going on

  • @twothreebravo
    @twothreebravo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I've done a lot of things but I've never tiled and I'm about to tile my parent's bathroom floor and you literally answered every question I had and a few I didn't even know I should have with this one video. I feel confident that I can nail this job no problem.
    Thanks!

    • @jose-cm4mh
      @jose-cm4mh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So how did it turn out ?👍

    • @user-jl7yb9cw1w
      @user-jl7yb9cw1w 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do not back butter that tile it is not professional and may create blotting and cracking

    • @kendalgee5808
      @kendalgee5808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-jl7yb9cw1w The people who built my house 20 years ago did not back butter. That is why there are air gaps when i step on the tiles years later. Very little penetration on the back of the tile.

  • @alankluttz4400
    @alankluttz4400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great demo. detailed and to the point without all the unnecessary blah blah. Thanks

  • @Craig5150EVH
    @Craig5150EVH 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video. i learned a ton and have a ton more confidence heading over to Menards get my mortar and trowel in about 5 minutes. This was just the video I was looking for to make sure my bathroom tiles were set properly and with zero lippage. Thanks a ton !!!!

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm happy we could help with your installation! Good luck and thanks for watching 👊

  • @sandyovals
    @sandyovals 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wonder, straight to the point, no BS, video. Love it. Thanks!

  • @robertdoyle240
    @robertdoyle240 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You a certainly the best tile man out there thank you so much for your help

  • @dustrius8845
    @dustrius8845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very *clear* demonstration! You explained this better than anyone else.

  • @teh60
    @teh60 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Awesome video, I like how you used glass panels to show how well the tile will bond. What I learned from this video is that if the thinset is not applied properly then the tile leveling system is almost ineffective.

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes! That's exactly what I was trying to demonstrate. You should check out my how to use tile leveling systems on walls video I recently posted, it's a good one! 👊

    • @jayrob7418
      @jayrob7418 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!

    • @behari5
      @behari5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got the point, others missed.
      The way you trowel is the way you set the tile. No tile leveling system can work againdt poorly trowelled cement.

    • @mirzasajjad_2249
      @mirzasajjad_2249 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LandbergTileTV How much you earn for a day or oer hour?

  • @Elsa9999.9
    @Elsa9999.9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent perception with the transparent glass illustration 👌 nice touch

  • @plamenplamenof3567
    @plamenplamenof3567 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    This worked great for redoing the shower/bathtub of my kid's bathroom. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxfiuHoZJo3bgdVPFRxQ-iqPpfbEHl2cYt I didn't like the guide, so I took it off. I just used a fine tipped sharpie on the tile and followed that line. It does make a wet mess, and once I started looking like I wet myself I started wearing a towel and apron while cutting. The blade it came with worked great until we wore it out. It was better than the replacement one we bought. I tried looking for just their blade, but failed. Not really for larger tiles unless you stack stuff on either side to support the tiles. Anyway, would definitley buy again.

  • @Lapeerphoto
    @Lapeerphoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best explanation I could find on youtube. Thank you!!!

  • @edselrodriguezagosto
    @edselrodriguezagosto ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks King. Its my first time doing this kind of job and this video helped me 100%

  • @shabutir1820
    @shabutir1820 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Iv been cleaning carpet, tile and grout professionally for the last few years. Looking to finally start my own business in Florida installing and cleaning tile and grout. Seems pretty straight forward to me. Iv never installed a single tile yet, but this makes perfect sense to me.

    • @1789crazy
      @1789crazy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      In florida!??! Tile installation doesnt pay, people here are always broke. And if you do that back buttering waste of time u wont last in the business, at least in fl

    • @ecom300
      @ecom300 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Come to canada its 3-12$ a sqft vancouver to b exact 8$ is what id say most charge u can make 20k+ a month

    • @stevedimock3001
      @stevedimock3001 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ecom300 nova Scotia 3 bucks.supply mortar and delivery.

    • @ecom300
      @ecom300 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevedimock3001 wow thats cheap down in bc they charge 8-12 ive even heard ppl charging 20 a sqft only grout incl

    • @stevedimock3001
      @stevedimock3001 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ecom300 I been doing this for 35 years the only thing that's gone up is the size of the tile and amount of mortar and effort. Oh and the warranty to 3 years with 3 8ths ply over 5 8ths chipboard that's swelled and delamenated from rain and weather.

  • @SaeedMuhammad-xe9rb
    @SaeedMuhammad-xe9rb 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys have made me a better tile guy and I thank you very much. Nothing but love

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment my man! Tile on 👊

  • @FelixEchavarria-h6j
    @FelixEchavarria-h6j ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. Very good video, it did help me a lot.

  • @notthatronjohnson1187
    @notthatronjohnson1187 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Professional tile installers in our area still swirl the thin set and eyeball the level. Amazing.

  • @markpescatrice9783
    @markpescatrice9783 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Brilliant use of glass to illustrate what's happening behind the tile.

  • @AZgule2010
    @AZgule2010 6 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    Has nothing to do with leveling system. That was correct and incorrect way of applying the thinset

    • @townes_
      @townes_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lol right

    • @exodus1218
      @exodus1218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Which they already made a video about. I hope they put more effort into tiling than choosing titles for their videos.

    • @GJLCreativeStudios
      @GJLCreativeStudios 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      even that was done dishonestly. He didnt apply any down pressure to the first 2 tiles to collapse the ridges. I know directional troweling is important but he fudged the experiment to get his desired result

    • @robs1873
      @robs1873 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      BACKBUTTER

    • @nigilaguirre7275
      @nigilaguirre7275 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You noticed also

  • @TheDadofsix
    @TheDadofsix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic video...love the cause-and-effect use of glass panes. Very beneficial

  • @ewowen
    @ewowen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful to see through the tiles! Thanks!

  • @elkgunner
    @elkgunner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the great video on setting floor tiles on thinset. It is very helpful and I appreciate your time and helpful advise.

  • @Stefan_Kawalec
    @Stefan_Kawalec 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yup, absolutely right! I like this video - straight to the point, no BS.

  • @allent1034
    @allent1034 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A great video about how to apply thinset. As others have said, this was all about how to apply thinset and push down on the tile to collapse the ridges and nothing about using the wedges. The only useful tip about using wedges that you did show was removing the thinset between the tiles. You did it but did not talk about it.

  • @leascaart
    @leascaart ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME!! Would have been even better if you showed how to use the levelers for those beginners. How do you uninstall the levers?

  • @df4196
    @df4196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great demonstration. Thank you

  • @G.I.JeffsWorkbench
    @G.I.JeffsWorkbench 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great, short tutorial. Thanks.

  • @davidliebenberg6412
    @davidliebenberg6412 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Short and sweet, good content, thanks

  • @humblemusicianandy6385
    @humblemusicianandy6385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video bro...nice,simple and understanding. #no-long-talk

  • @kennycasillas901
    @kennycasillas901 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent! And I agree back buttering would have yielded nearly 100%.

  • @yosipko5282
    @yosipko5282 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have done some floor tiles with these levelers, and most anoying thing is thinset around plastic. You need completly clean plastic and remove exces thinset from tile edge, otherwise plastic get stuck in between tiles (where grout needs to be). And lightly backbutter every tile for 100% coverage.

  • @mikeauga3908
    @mikeauga3908 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    To level tile on a 3x5 sheet is a lot different than finding a high spot and going off it in a 300sq’ room

    • @Kryto_Gaming
      @Kryto_Gaming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is indeed so, while the tile leveling systems are NOT meant to fully compensate for uneven floors, some help on how to deal with such floors would be appreciated

    • @RamonGonzalez-xy2tf
      @RamonGonzalez-xy2tf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or 1000 🤣

  • @alexjschneider
    @alexjschneider 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ugh where was this video 2 weeks ago when I needed it! damn you google algorithm! thanks for the tips

  • @supertrav1980
    @supertrav1980 6 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    This video was more about troweling than it was using a leveling system like the title says

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Good point Travis, I could have gone over more info on leveling systems. Thanks for giving me a good idea for the next video! 👊

    • @leibhicks8444
      @leibhicks8444 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Incorrect troweling is a not a wrong way to use clips.
      Sort of like a video on the correct way to use screws, and the content covers adhesive application.
      Sorry for beating the dead horse.

    • @jayrob7418
      @jayrob7418 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He was trying to point out that the leveling system works better with throweling the right way so the ridges can collapse properly. At least that's what I learned from this video.

    • @alexanderjamieson7971
      @alexanderjamieson7971 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I think he's trying to show that the leveling system is not meant to compensate for poor trowelling technique

    • @roselucas2760
      @roselucas2760 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey Guys, there’s a good possibility that it was a video about all the above. All of your thoughts encompassed into one video. 😉

  • @chrishatton865
    @chrishatton865 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow bro how much you have changes in 3 years. You look like a completely different guy. Still the 🐐 tho

  • @fishydubsfishing6516
    @fishydubsfishing6516 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks like green is your favorite color I never seen lime green gloves before

  • @jw1731
    @jw1731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:56 rhythmic spotbonding! Nice

  • @iamlosthere
    @iamlosthere 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Spot bonding is needed during certain situations.

  • @bigsoda
    @bigsoda 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very concise, very informative.

  • @charmaman
    @charmaman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is definetly the only correct way to do it properly!

  • @danielchristiansen7782
    @danielchristiansen7782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have a question!?
    Why didn't you apply the same amount of pressure on the glas tile with "diagonal troweling" at 0:55 and 1:11,
    as you did at 3:23, 3:30, 3:36 and 3:43 with the "straight troweling".???
    And as you mentioned...don´t forget to back butter the back of the tiles....

    • @michaelmarroquin7689
      @michaelmarroquin7689 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because if he had that then set would have had full coverage.

    • @chechnya
      @chechnya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because this is a bullshit video.

  • @LHG86
    @LHG86 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video. Thank you. It helped a lot on my living room tile install. Very educational.

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the kind words! Happy you enjoyed it. 👊

  • @pubedccrcalcio
    @pubedccrcalcio 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great Channel! Please do a video on how to begin a project. How to find the center of a room and apply first row. Preferably for a whole house. Which room should I start in? I’m building my home soon and plan to tackle the tile. I’ve done tile before but am by any means no expert. Your channel has been very helpful and I feel like I can do this without screwing it up. The leveling system would have come in handy on my last home. Please include how to account for any uneven areas. Thanks!

    • @vG_ImperialxWolf
      @vG_ImperialxWolf 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Carlos Torres you would want to start center line off main focus of front door or foyer and work way out that way.

    • @MrApano
      @MrApano 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd leave the tile to professionals, tiling is one of the projects that should never be DIY, no matter what anyone says. Unfortunately finding a true pro is hard to find. Every tile setter has a technique they use and we all differ immensely in how we do things. Never DIY tile is the best advice I could give to anyone. These simple and easy video tutorials you watch are done in very controlled conditions and don't account for actual floor conditions. And before anyone replies with floor needs to be leveled etc. If you've been in tiling business long enough you know that most of the time due many reasons leveling is not an option.

    • @albertogarcia3683
      @albertogarcia3683 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes get a tile guy!!

    • @markbeiser
      @markbeiser 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrApano What is this "level floor" of which you speak? I've never seen such a thing...

    • @MrApano
      @MrApano 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markbeiser level floor I speak of is like one of them mythical unicorn creatures

  • @mrtopcat2
    @mrtopcat2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh great - so I found another channel (this one) that I must subscribe to.
    I give up - subscribed. 😅

  • @krisrocco
    @krisrocco 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Most informative video on the subject matter on TH-cam. Well done, visual demonstration was fantastic- very informative.

  • @andrewedwards5327
    @andrewedwards5327 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Kinda funny how you didn't push the first tiles down as hard as you did on the second one's where you used directional trialing. 🤔

    • @bryanthomas5275
      @bryanthomas5275 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You failed Need to back butter all tile before setting tile in troweled area. Next

    • @kennycasillas901
      @kennycasillas901 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@bryanthomas5275 he addresses this if you were paying attention. Second he's using glass for a reason and back buttering would have taken away from the demonstration of what happens to the ridges.

    • @jamskof
      @jamskof 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      kinda funny how its very obvious your still doing it the wrong way!

  • @pontiaco
    @pontiaco 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I already put some tiles without backbuttering, can I do the rest of my tiles backbuttering style, or my existing tiles will sit too low??
    Tiles are 24x24

  • @tempt8
    @tempt8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative- thank you. Quick question, why is it necessary to put adhesive on the back of the tile as well as the wall?

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Backbutter gives the tile a better bond

    • @tempt8
      @tempt8 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Landberg Tile TV - thank you.

  • @megalexantros
    @megalexantros 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is more of a video on how to trowel. Was looking for more details on how to level them properly

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have lots of videos on leveling systems, here is my playlist link:
      th-cam.com/video/oo1cVAy8wxc/w-d-xo.html

  • @grimm8786
    @grimm8786 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    within the first 30 seconds I liked the video. Before the end I subscribed and ringed the bell

  • @Randylayhe001
    @Randylayhe001 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The glass was great idea! I gotta add after reading some comments you gotta tough crowd here😆

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol, I don't mind rude comments, TH-cam is infamous for it! Thanks for the watch and add 👊

  • @mysteryshopper9521
    @mysteryshopper9521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Large format tiles should always be back buttered as well as trowling the substrate, this ensures coverage.

  • @bryanp.maniff4366
    @bryanp.maniff4366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Used the wedge system you recommend and had the worst time breaking them off after leaving for 48 hours. The thin set squeezed up around the levelers (due to moving the tile on wet thin set) and locked them in place. I had to use a Dremel tool to cut out the plastic and grind the thin set down. I had 1/8" grout line, not sure it that makes a difference.

    • @jamusmorrison3073
      @jamusmorrison3073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I always remove spacers and wipe down within 24 hours.

  • @ozarkliving7263
    @ozarkliving7263 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How to remove the plastic levelers or do you just trim them with a razor blade and leave them?

    • @ozarkliving7263
      @ozarkliving7263 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nevermind, watched your later videos. I very much appreciate all your effort making these videos. I’ve learned a lot thanks to you. If DeWalt had a rolling saw, I’d have gone that route, but a bad back and being 52, the wheeled cart on the R4093 Ridgid is perfect for me.

  • @maydanlex
    @maydanlex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great instructional video

  • @dannyreyes7010
    @dannyreyes7010 ปีที่แล้ว

    first step you miss to press down for the ridges to collapse?

  • @korymcquiston5823
    @korymcquiston5823 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'd love to see how it looks/works with a non perfect worksurface. For instance 1/8 in 4ft or more to see how the thin set reacts.

    • @mysteryshopper9521
      @mysteryshopper9521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That is why you prepare your surface/substrate before tiling.

  • @hermantorres2059
    @hermantorres2059 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do you apply pressure to the thinset that is spread in on direction Nd not the one that is spread in different directions

  • @shoaibahmad4050
    @shoaibahmad4050 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks bro 4 make a very useful video.it's helpful for me because im a tile fixer in uae.thanks again

  • @koogle612
    @koogle612 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question - When I backbutter I do so perpendicular to trowel pattern on backer board allowing for a more uniform bedding. Is that a myth?

  • @ianolsen3077
    @ianolsen3077 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    After you Directional trowel whatever size trowel you use your supposed to move the tile 3x the distance of the notch to knock down the ridges to get your coverage. Back buttering helps only with transfer not with coverage

  • @ak_revs
    @ak_revs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    is pliar required necessary for pushing wedges? or can we make it tight with our hand by pushing them?

  • @Ultimatelocke
    @Ultimatelocke 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey how do you remove the plastic pieces that are between the grout lines? Do you just leave them in there after breaking off the top?

    • @martijnvv8031
      @martijnvv8031 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You kick the wedges SIDEWAYS and the plastic pieces break away at the bottom. A small part stays under the tiles. Don't kick in the direction of the wedge, the plastic part will break at the wrong place and that's a lot of work to fix before grouting. By the way, you can use the wedges over and over again.

  • @vojkostar
    @vojkostar ปีที่แล้ว

    how to make slight incline/decline (balcony ) for water movement ?

  • @christophermagri3330
    @christophermagri3330 ปีที่แล้ว

    How are the white clips removed from the grout line? Or are they left there and then buried in the grout?

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, knock them off and they are left there

  • @MarocZellige
    @MarocZellige 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for clarifying the ceramic installation

  • @JohnSmith-yf7bu
    @JohnSmith-yf7bu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok might sound like a stupid question but how do you get the white bits out?

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The white plastic that breaks off stays underneath the tile. You still have room for grout.

    • @JohnSmith-yf7bu
      @JohnSmith-yf7bu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LandbergTileTV thank you!

  • @mesposito1625
    @mesposito1625 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You mention in the video to use a 1/2” trowel. I’m using this system on a 3x12 subway tile backsplash and a 1/2” would be way too big. Can you use the wedges with a 1/4” square notch or is that not enough thinset for these systems?

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is not enough for a system like this, but we use clips and wedges with a 3/8 trowel installing 3x12 tiles.

  • @Chris-uu6dg
    @Chris-uu6dg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video many thanks.
    What size spacing between the tiles would you recommend on floor tiles in a bathroom. The tiles I am using are 600mm x 300mm and 8mm thick.
    Thanks Chris

  • @Stringzippy
    @Stringzippy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are absolutely correct here. The only problem is on building sites here in UK they give you poor floors to tile on that ideally need latex leveller before fixing then use the levelling system for installing large format tiles. Problem is they don't want to spend the money on latex leveller and think the levelling clips are the solution. So tilers are having the blob out the tiles because the floors are that bad. Same on the walls. They fling up plasterboard without making sure it's flat then expect the tiler to fix the correct way. Tiler inevitably has to bed up the tiles to get over someone else's shit workmanship. Therefore tilers are having to fix the tiles the incorrect way. Then out come the snaggers. They should snag the walls n floors before tiles go on. They do everything tits up here in UK. Good video though because this is the correct way to fix tiles. Just need flat surfaces to succeed in fixing the correct way.

    • @Viralclown
      @Viralclown 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      M J guitars same here in Australia. Last man cops it.

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting, thanks for sharing!

    • @Stringzippy
      @Stringzippy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Viralclown yeah it's bullshit. The snaggers come out at the end and pull your work and they don't know what shit is behind the tiles. They stand there with magnifying glasses pulling the tiles. Alot of cheap ceramics are different sizes as well. They expect you to polish a turd.

    • @greens4507
      @greens4507 ปีที่แล้ว

      this! Croatia the same thing

  • @Aezelll
    @Aezelll 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    With the swirl troweling, you are careful not to push on it at all, but then with the directional trowel you still gave it a good shove to bed it down. While directional troweling is indeed ideal, in many situations like corners it can be difficult, and this video over-exaggerates the difference. If you had given those first set a bit of a push they would have been bedded nearly as well, and certainly with the 85% coverage needed to be properly bonded.

    • @davidcameron2702
      @davidcameron2702 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ya, why be bogus?

    • @chrisjames8606
      @chrisjames8606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I totally agree it's no comparison unless the same procedure is done for all ? Pointless

  • @AchiemVox
    @AchiemVox 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, should we let the first tile dry before installing the next tiles? If don't, will the the first tile move after we tighten the wedges?

  • @grantbradley5084
    @grantbradley5084 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did the correct method for my first tile job👍

  • @nathancollins5822
    @nathancollins5822 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What thinset is needed to make sure its a clean break? Thank you, for the video

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thinset doesn't matter, make sure you clear out the edge of the tile before setting and keep thinset away from the clip base👊👊👊

  • @marcsimonelli3637
    @marcsimonelli3637 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first tiles with non directional troweling you just set the tiles down and didn’t even try to push on tiles to collapse the ridges like you did on the directional trowel.

  • @danlewis4886
    @danlewis4886 ปีที่แล้ว

    For 24 x 48 tiles do you use the same 1/2in trrowl?

  • @kevincastrillon7260
    @kevincastrillon7260 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Porfin alguien q muestra la realidad de estos productos

  • @dentalmanuk
    @dentalmanuk 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great short guidance

  • @richardgalli7262
    @richardgalli7262 ปีที่แล้ว

    great information

  • @davelogan77
    @davelogan77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great demo.

  • @josephmeyers3597
    @josephmeyers3597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've used both of the tile leveling systems and the spin on one are better and faster and even a lot easier to use

    • @alancastle5231
      @alancastle5231 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’d be afraid the spin on levelers, could raise one tile up if the other tile cannot go down any further. Thus creating an air pocket. A penny for ur thoughts as I’ve never used either, but gonna attempt to tile my bathroom floor soon.

  • @johnmcdonough955
    @johnmcdonough955 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 3:25 and 3:31 you spread the adhesive with the trowel, did you add any adhgesive or just spread what you have on the board please?

  • @georgevalenzuela2489
    @georgevalenzuela2489 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thanks for sharing!

  • @quiznexfisher8145
    @quiznexfisher8145 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Question, does it matter the direction of installing the wedges? I'm probably over thinking it and it makes no difference but I need to know.

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Install them with the tils towards already installed tile.

  • @ManuelEaganBuffaloTile
    @ManuelEaganBuffaloTile 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dropping truth! Great video Sir!

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man! Thought it would be a cool video to make!

  • @handymanjourney
    @handymanjourney 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Very informative!

  • @jjpac2011
    @jjpac2011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    does this system eliminate the need for spacers? I've seen some where you still need them.

    • @nibabi
      @nibabi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      FireTrace i want to know this too. I don’t see much space between the tiles.

    • @jjorozcob
      @jjorozcob 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It depends on the grout joint you are trying to achieve! Most of the systems out there are a standard 1/16” spacer. If you want a thicker joint you will need to use spacers in addition to the leveling system

    • @luptonpittman6520
      @luptonpittman6520 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The clips act as spacers. Most major brands offer 1/32, 1/16, and 1/8 inch

  • @localconstruction1768
    @localconstruction1768 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job sir exilent well updat

  • @goran1986m
    @goran1986m 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can the tile chip when removing the T part after the job is done ???

    • @Hoanghon69
      @Hoanghon69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i dont think so, the T part was design to Breakable, when the thin set getting hard it is easy to break and remove them.

  • @DIMTips
    @DIMTips 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you use backbuttering and does it help

    • @DIMTips
      @DIMTips 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Watched the end and saw you mentioned it. Do you have a similar video for back buttering

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, we always backbutter. It helps a ton

  • @인테리어도서관
    @인테리어도서관 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video! Thx!!

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, thanks for the view and comment! 👊

  • @beady123
    @beady123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you use tile spacers with a leveling system if you want wider gaps between tiles?

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, they offer different grout joint sizes.

  • @jeffs2225
    @jeffs2225 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Perfect example of how to get it done right the first time...

  • @TheAlpine49
    @TheAlpine49 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!! I'm about to do my first tiling job in 20 years. Wish me luck. 👍