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Surface Prep & Layout

Gundlach 5" x 6" Replacement Blade with Slots

Gundlach
Original price $13.70 - Original price $13.70
Original price
$13.70
$13.70 - $13.70
Current price $13.70

These blades are made from hardened and tempered spring steel, and give excellent results and service. Blades can be used with the following floor ...

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Gundlach Cement Board Tape (2" x 300' roll)

Gundlach
Original price $12.95 - Original price $12.95
Original price
$12.95
$12.95 - $12.95
Current price $12.95

This alkali resistant glass fiber, pressure sensitive self adhesive interior tape reinforces cement board joints to provide a strong, continuous su...

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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.

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

Kraft Tool Complete Set of Gauges for Gauge Rake Pro (5 Pairs)

Kraft Tool Co.
Original price $17.29 - Original price $17.29
Original price
$17.29
$17.29 - $17.29
Current price $17.29

Apply self-leveling, high performance flooring, underlayments, decorative concrete, and other material to a precise, consistent thickness with thes...

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Kraft Tool 24" Gauge Rake Pro Head

Kraft Tool Co.
Original price $59.79 - Original price $59.79
Original price
$59.79
$59.79 - $59.79
Current price $59.79

The 24" Gauge Rake Pro allows for a uniform coating of surface with self-leveling, high performance flooring, underlayments, decorative concrete, a...

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Kraft Tool Magnesium Hand Float with ProForm Handle

Kraft Tool Co.
Original price $25.59 - Original price $25.59
Original price
$25.59
$25.59 - $25.59
Current price $25.59

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

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Gundlach 6" Straight Handle Floor Scraper

Gundlach
Original price $69.49 - Original price $69.49
Original price
$69.49
$69.49 - $69.49
Current price $69.49

For heavy duty and lengthy service. Features a sturdy blade holding bar that adds momentum to the scraping work. The stiff, razor-sharp, hardened, ...

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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

Kraft Tool 5' 3-piece Aluminum Handle

Kraft Tool Co.
Original price $14.89 - Original price $14.89
Original price
$14.89
$14.89 - $14.89
Current price $14.89

This lightweight and versatile 3-piece handle snaps together to create a 5 ft. handle ideal for brooms, smoothers, and squeegees. The aluminum hand...

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Kraft Tool 18" Standard Spike Roller Only

Kraft Tool Co.
Original price $79.80 - Original price $79.80
Original price
$79.80
$79.80 - $79.80
Current price $79.80

Roll out the air bubbles in epoxy coatings and self-leveling material to leave the perfect finish. The Spiked Roller features 1-1/4" long spikes. T...

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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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Collomix LevMix 65 Heavy Duty Portable Mixer

Collomix
Original price $3,499.00 - Original price $3,499.00
Original price
$3,499.00
$3,499.00 - $3,499.00
Current price $3,499.00

Mix and pour self-leveling compounds for perfect results One man operation Consis­tently superb and reproducible mixing results Pouring without r...

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Rapid Recess Bracket Kit for Linear Drain at the Entry

Rapid Recess
Original price $148.00 - Original price $148.00
Original price
$148.00
$148.00 - $148.00
Current price $148.00

Designed to provide the necessary depth to install a true, zero-entry curbless shower Used with pre-manufactured or mortar shower pans with a line...

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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 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.