Levelling systems& large format - TilersForums.com

[GoneGuy]

I would recommend using a levelling system, with the size of the tile as the adhesive drys and shrinks they will help prevent any lips

 

[hmtiling]

I can see I've hurt your feelings a wee bit lads. No offence intended.
I've always thought if you lay the tile properly they aren't required. Plus I've never thought they were cost effective and thought there was always the possibility of air gaps. Going to give them a go tomorrow though.

You haven't hurt my feelings buddy. I was very skeptical before I used them. The fact is they'll pull a tile down towards a well bedded tile rather than lift the other

 

[Waluigi]

Levelling clips are so cheap these days that I find it hard to find a reason not to use them, especially on tiles that size. Absolutely essential IMHO.

 

[Tile Fix Direct]

The difficulty is that the levelling systems can result in voids under the tile. They are not a substitute for a perfectly flat floor, Solid bed trowel and back buttering the tile. Make sure the adhesive ribs run in straight lines and not 'Artex' style so trapped air can escape. When all this is done the levelling system can work well.
Don't forget to lift first tile laid to check you are achieving solid bed!
Genesis Easy Level System - https://www.tilefixdirect.com/product/Genesis-Easy-Level-System

 

[widler]

Defo use a system, i use shmox off ebay, 2000 clips and a few hundred wedges for around £100 , essential for large format