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Description

A set of hand tools used for tile work. This set was donated by members who completed their tile work with these tools. The set Includes:

• QEP 4 in. x 9.5 in. Universal Gum Rubber Grout Float
• QEP 9 in. Compound Tile Nipper with Tungsten Carbide Tips
• QEP Handheld Grout Saw 
• Anvil 3/16 in. x 5/32 in. V-Notch Economy Flooring Trowel 
• QEP Grout Removal Tool 
• DeWalt Pointer Trowel 
• QEP (¼ in. X ¼ in. X¼ in.) Square Notch Trowel
• QEP XL Non-Stick Gum Rubber Grout Float with Wood Handle (4 in. x 10.5 in.)
• Grouting, cleaning, and washing sponge (7 in. X 4 in.)

This set of items comes with 3 and 5 gallon buckets.

Features of this item include:

Grout Float (2): 

• For all grout types (epoxy, sanded and non-sanded) for floors, walls and counters
• For smooth porcelain and ceramic, textured tile and natural stone
• 3/4 in. non-stick gum rubber pad, squared back corners, and 2 rounded corners 

Tile Nipper:

• Cut irregular shapes in all tile from 1/8 in. - 1/4 in. thick
• 3 times more cutting power than standard tile nippers

Grout Saw:

• May be used on all grout types
• 1 steel tooth blade for initially removing tough grout and 1 carbide grit blade for finishing and fine removal
• Easily change blades with a Phillips head screwdriver

V-Notch Trowel:

• 9 in. x 4 in. cold-rolled steel blade
• 3/16 in. (wide) x 5/32 in. (deep) V- notches

Square Notch Trowel

• 11 in. x 4.5 in. stainless-steel blade
• Notches are ¼ in. wide (notches and teeth) X ¼ in. deep X¼ in.
• Notches located on one short and one long side; remaining two sides are flat

Grout Removal Tool:

• 3 1/16th in. tips
• Double-sided head with 3 durable carbide tips

Pointer Trowel:

• 5-1/2 in. blade
• Blade is high carbon steel, heat treated, and tempered, tapered to the ground for flexibility and balance

Sponge

• 7 in. long X 4 in. wide X 2 in. thick

Buckets:

• 5 gallon bucket for mixing thinset and grout
• 3 gallon bucket for warm water 

Often used with: Tile Saw, 7 in.; Mud Mixer, Spade Handle; Mixing Paddle

Intended Uses

Grout Float: Used to apply grout between your tiles, stones, etc.

Tile Nipper: Used to cut irregular shapes in all tile that's between ⅛ in to ¼ in. thick

Grout Saw: Used for stripping, cleaning and removing old grout

V-Notch Trowel: Used for small jobs, applying thinset and mastic on drywall and mosaics (May also be used to install 3-ply and 5-ply engineered plank, as well as cove base)

Square-notch Trowel: Used for applying thinset for  tile and plank flooring–advertised for up to 8 in. X8 in. sized tile

Grout Removal Tool: Used to remove unwanted grout, thinset, calcium or mortar during installation

Pointer Trowel: Used for scraping, digging or repairing work–patching cracks, shaping joints in brick, stone, and concrete walls

Sponge: In this context, this sponge is used for cleaning grout during tile installation

5 Gal. Bucket: for mixing thinset and grout

3 Gal. Bucket: Intended for warm water to wet surfaces, clean off excess thinset/grout

Special Instructions

Please wash off excess grout and cement from the tools before it hardens and when it's much easier to clean, then dry off with a rag--these tools rust fast!!

Tool Resources

Diagram

Image source: DTL (Not shown are the Square-notched trowel, XL Gum float, and sponge!)

Instructions

Please see the "Resources" section, below!

Resources

• Video: "How To Install Floor Tile | DIY For Beginners" by Home RenoVision DIY (59:24m). I don't know why this guy is angry; it seems like he's got a big chip on his shoulder. And while this comes in as the longest resource we've linked to, it is pretty darn good. Talks layout, which most other sources do not! Enjoy!
• Video: "Installing TILE FLOOR for the FIRST TIME :hammer_and_wrench: How To Lay Tile Floor" by Crafted Workshop (18:58m). Great primer for anyone laying down tile–some of the tools in this video are featured in this tile tool set.
• Video: "How To Tile A Shower - Start To Finish Walls" by The Excellent Laborer (40:36m). Yes, it's long, but thorough.

This tool was donated: Thank you, Jennifer & Jerrod Biggs with additions from Ani, Sean, and Marsha!!