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Pearl Hexpin #1 Replacement Carbide Chip (12 pack)

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $214.69 - Original price $214.69
Original price
$214.69
$214.69 - $214.69
Current price $214.69

Four sided, abrasion resistant, carbide insert. Use for scraping and removal of a variety of coatings and paints from concrete surfaces. Use in rem...

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Pearl Hexpin Heavy-Duty Replacement Spring for Hexplate Accessories

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $5.49 - Original price $5.49
Original price
$5.49
$5.49 - $5.49
Current price $5.49

Replacement Spring (heavy duty) for Pearl Hexplate Accessories

Pearl Hexpin EZ Lock Pin

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $2.16 - Original price $2.16
Original price
$2.16
$2.16 - $2.16
Current price $2.16

Replacement EZ lock pin. Locks the Hexpin to the Hexplate.

Pearl Abrasive Hexpin Screw For #1 Hex Chip

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $0.84 - Original price $0.84
Original price
$0.84
$0.84 - $0.84
Current price $0.84

Sold individually For #1 Carbide Chip Hexpin attachments as well as plates and blocks 3/16 Allen

Pearl Vacu-Guard Dust Shrouds

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $75.19 - Original price $84.69
Original price
$75.19 - $84.69
$75.19 - $84.69
Current price $75.19

Vacu-Guard Dust Containment System Universal Dust Shroud For dust control when grinding concrete, masonry and mortar Connects to all commercial va...

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Pearl Abrasive Hexpin Screw For #4 Hex Chip

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $1.56 - Original price $1.56
Original price
$1.56
$1.56 - $1.56
Current price $1.56

Sold individually For Very Aggressive #4 Carbide Chip Hexpin attachments as well as plates and blocks 3/16 Allen

Pearl Abrasive Carbide Holder for #4 Chip

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $42.29 - Original price $42.29
Original price
$42.29
$42.29 - $42.29
Current price $42.29

Pearl Abrasive Carbide Holder Only for #4 Chip

Pearl Abrasive Carbide Holder for #1 Chip and Diamond EZ Pad

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $39.68 - Original price $39.68
Original price
$39.68
$39.68 - $39.68
Current price $39.68

Pearl Abrasive Carbide Holder Only for #1 Chip and Diamond EZ Pad

Pearl 15" Hexplate with Superclutch and (12) #3 Carbide Chip Assemblies

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $1,651.32 - Original price $1,651.32
Original price
$1,651.32
$1,651.32 - $1,651.32
Current price $1,651.32

IT DOES MORE THAN SCRAPE! The Pearl Hexpin® System has revolutionized floor preparation. Use the standard Hexpin® Plates or Hexpin® Blocks with our...

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Pearl 15" Hexplate Only with Clutch

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $843.98 - Original price $843.98
Original price
$843.98
$843.98 - $843.98
Current price $843.98

Pearl Hexplate with clutch safely prevents coupler breakage and buffer damage.  Super Clutch will disengage if the Hexpin® Plate hits an obstructi...

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Pearl Hexpin #3 Agressive Replacement Carbide Chip (12 pack)

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $252.30 - Original price $252.30
Original price
$252.30
$252.30 - $252.30
Current price $252.30

Useful when taking up unusually difficult-to-remove mastics and glue. The chip has a hole to secure the chip when working in rough conditions.

Pearl Abrasive 5/8-11 Quick Change Pin

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $29.19 - Original price $29.19
Original price
$29.19
$29.19 - $29.19
Current price $29.19

Quick Change™ Hexpin® A unique Hexpin® attachment with 5/8-11 reverse thread for use with a variety of Quick Change Hexpin® attachments.

Pearl Abrasive Hexpin Screw For #3 Hex Chip

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $1.56 - Original price $1.56
Original price
$1.56
$1.56 - $1.56
Current price $1.56

Sold individually For Agressive #3 Carbide Chip Hexpin attachments as well as plates and blocks 3/16 Allen

Pearl Abrasive Carbide Holder for #3 Chip

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $39.29 - Original price $39.29
Original price
$39.29
$39.29 - $39.29
Current price $39.29

Pearl Abrasive Carbide Holder Only for #3 Chip

Pearl V-Arrow Segmented Cup Wheels

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $64.69 - Original price $110.29
Original price $64.69 - Original price $110.29
Original price $64.69
$45.00 - $77.00
$45.00 - $77.00
Current price $45.00

PEARL V-ARROW DIAMOND SEGMENT CUP WHEEL For Coating Removal, Surface Prep on Concrete Surfaces! 5/8"-11 threaded arbor V-Arrow-shaped segments are...

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Pearl 15" Hexplate with Clutch and (12) #4 Carbide Chip Assemblies

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $1,752.79 - Original price $1,752.79
Original price
$1,752.79
$1,752.79 - $1,752.79
Current price $1,752.79

IT DOES MORE THAN SCRAPE! The Pearl Hexpin® System has revolutionized floor preparation. Use the standard Hexpin® Plates or Hexpin® Blocks with our...

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Pearl Hexpin #4 Very Agressive Replacement Carbide Chip (12 pack)

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $271.46 - Original price $271.46
Original price
$271.46
$271.46 - $271.46
Current price $271.46

Best used to remove thin paint and epoxy from concrete, but works well for other concrete surface removal applications. So aggressive, we recommend...

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Pearl 15" Hexplate with Clutch and (12) #1 Carbide Chip Assemblies

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $1,404.41 - Original price $1,404.41
Original price
$1,404.41
$1,404.41 - $1,404.41
Current price $1,404.41

IT DOES MORE THAN SCRAPE! The Pearl Hexpin® System has revolutionized floor preparation. Use the standard Hexpin® Plates or Hexpin® Blocks with our...

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Pearl 15" Hexplate Speed Scraper with Clutch and (6) #4 Carbide Chip Assemblies

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $760.88 - Original price $760.88
Original price
$760.88
$760.88 - $760.88
Current price $760.88

HEXPLATE SPEED SCRAPER15" plate with 6 carbide #4 chips with Super Clutch EASILY SCRAPE AWAY UNWANTED FLOOR COATINGS AND RESIDUES For 17 or 18" wit...

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Pearl P2 Pro-V Swirl Cup Wheels

Pearl Abrasive
Original price $50.59 - Original price $70.59
Original price $50.59 - Original price $70.59
Original price $50.59
$39.29 - $54.89
$39.29 - $54.89
Current price $39.29

The Pearl Abrasive P2 Pro-V Swirl Cup Wheels are designed for aggressive mortar and coating removal from the substrate.  Engineered for grinding c...

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Equipment For The Surface Prep & Layout Phase

Surface preparation and layout tools can be used on a variety of surfaces. Surface preparation tools for tile are designed to alleviate a few hassles you face with substrates that are less than ideal for tile installation.

Tile installations that look as polished as they were professionally laid require surface preparation and layout tools. Accessories like surface levelers and layout planners help build a sturdy structure with perfect alignment and a polished appearance. With the proper equipment, you can ensure flawless surface preparation, precise layout planning, and rapid tile setup.

Self-leveling compounds and floor leveling tools are two examples of surface leveling technologies that can be used to smooth out flaws in the subfloor or wall. The risk of lippage is reduced and a sturdy foundation is established for tiling thanks to the use of these accessories.

It is not a secret that prepping walls and substrates are essential for achieving the best possible installations. The tools available for tile surface preparation are designed to answer a few problems you face on a daily basis. Whether you need to skim a substrate to prepare the surface for tile, or create barriers for leveling compounds in your surface preparation, the right tools can make the prep easier and better.

It takes careful planning to succeed in the complex realm of tile installation. The basis of perfect installations is tile prep, and it is critical to have the appropriate equipment and supplies.

Setting up the substrate or surface in preparation for tile installation is known as tile prep. For the tiles to have a strong foundation, it entails making sure the surface is clean, level, and prepared. Proper tile preparation ensures an attractive installation and lengthens the tiles' durability. Cracking, uneven surfaces, and early wear are all avoided. 

Tile Pro Source has put together a selection of tools and prep supplies from top manufacturers. Craftspeople with experience and amateurs alike will find something to suit their varied needs in this assortment. With the Tile Prep Collection being no different, craftsmen rely on Tile Pro Source to deliver products that are an exemplar of craftsmanship. All of the products in this collection, from primers to leveling systems, have been chosen for their dependability and quality.

Primers and adhesives are essential for priming surfaces before applying tiles, and this collection has a variety of them. Tiles will stick to the substrate firmly thanks to the high bonding capabilities of these solutions. It's critical to put tiles on a flat surface. By avoiding problems like lippage and guaranteeing a polished finish, the leveling methods in this line assist artisans in creating consistent surfaces.

With Tile Pro Source's Tile Prep Collection, artisans can have the instruments and supplies necessary for flawless preparation. Tile prep is the hidden hero of successful tile installations. With these tools, you can achieve immaculate tile installations by elevating the preparatory process, regardless of whether you're a professional craftsman handling commercial installs or a homeowner taking on a do-it-yourself project.