Why you should you use a Wall Tile Leveling System?
Tile setters have traditionally relied upon a keen eye, a few spacers, and a level to establish a perfectly level tiled floor on any substrate regardless of whether the substrate or tile are perfectly balanced. Although some have been successful over the years, many tiles have been experiencing problems after installation for various reasons. If the tile is not set correctly into the adhesive, you will have to replace the tile, thus increasing the time, effort, and costs associated with the project. Ultimately, this could be the cause for the failure of the entire tile project.
As a result of all these potential irregularities in substrates and tiles, a Wall Tile Leveling System is the best way to ensure an adequately bonded tile and flat surface without lippage. By implementing these appropriate Wall Tile Leveling System, you will be able to ensure a smooth wall surface, avoid settling, no tile lippage as a result of shrinkage, and achieve a fully adhesive bond between the tile and the substrate.
Working of Wall tile leveling system
A tile leveling system is a three-part system that removes tile lippage and improves the bond between the tiles to prevent problems in the future. Various Wall Tile Leveling systems include a wedge, clips and a leveling tool. On the edge of the tile, the consumable clip will be embedded into the adhesive to create a grout joint. With the wedge, you can make a flat transition from one tile to the next while preventing any lift of the tiles as the adhesive dries. Laying tile in a large area with the correct pressure on the leveling wedge-clip assembly and applying the appropriate leveling wedge-clip assembly reduces hand fatigue.
Overview of Tile Lippage
Tiles or the substrate below may have irregularities when embedded in the adhesive. The tiles may shrink in size as they are pressed into the floor or bowed up, and a lip will appear around the edge of the tile if there are peaks or valleys in the flooring. As long as there is no bond between the tile and the substrate, settling into the floor may cause it to break. There is a possibility that there will be a lip above the tile, which can make it challenging to maintain and look unsightly. A leveling system eliminates any tile lippage that could damage the tile.
Advantages of using Wall Tile Leveling System
There is no doubt that tile leveling systems save time and money. This will ensure a flat surface on many different substrates without needing to use additional sized spacers or shims as it provides a flat surface when used correctly. The clips are designed to provide a uniform grout joint due to their size. The tile leveling system clips become the consumable parts after the tiles have been installed and after the adhesive has cured, which is why they are broken off after the tile has been installed. Despite this, the wedges are completely reusable for future tasks, which lead to a cost-saving for all customers.