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SOLA Big Red Aluminum Box-Beam Level with Focus-60 Vials

Sola
Original price $63.50 - Original price $210.50
Original price $63.50 - Original price $210.50
Original price $63.50
$44.95 - $149.75
$44.95 - $149.75
Current price $44.95

Features: Better, faster, and more accurate reading through the patented SOLA FOCUS-60 vials Break-resistant acrylic block vials with a magnifying...

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Sika® Level-01 Primer Plus (1 Gallon)

Sika
Original price $33.00 - Original price $33.00
Original price
$33.00
$33.00 - $33.00
Current price $33.00

Acrylic primer for porous substrates Sika® Level-01 Primer Plus is a one-part, water-dispersed and solvent-free, acrylic-based solution use...

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MagnaPanel Contractor Kit

MagnaPanel
Original price $39.95 - Original price $39.95
Original price
$39.95
$39.95 - $39.95
Current price $39.95

Make flush-mounted magnetic access panels any size you want! Typical installations utilize cement backer board with tile, plywood panels, solid sur...

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Kraft Tool 24" Wood Frame Stainless Steel Smoother with Threaded Bracket

Kraft Tool Co.
Original price $42.29 - Original price $42.29
Original price
$42.29
$42.29 - $42.29
Current price $42.29

The 24" blade allows for clean even coverage of materials. Stainless steel blade smooths coatings for a clean, flat finish. Laminated wood mounting...

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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

MagnaPanel Starter Kit

MagnaPanel
Original price $49.95 - Original price $49.95
Original price
$49.95
$49.95 - $49.95
Current price $49.95

Make flush-mounted magnetic access panels any size you want! Typical installations utilize cement backer board with tile, plywood panels, solid sur...

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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.

Kraft Tool Magnesium Hand Float with ProForm® Handle

Kraft Tool Co.
Original price $28.95 - Original price $28.95
Original price
$28.95
$28.95 - $28.95
Current price $28.95

Extruded magnesium hand float designed for superb floating action on cement. The 16" tough Extra-Lite™ magnesium blade features beveled edges and s...

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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 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.