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Discuss which trowel size in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; I have tackled ceramic tiling in a bathroom before around bath and sink, I used a 6mm square notched trowel. I am now going to tackle my old shower which ...
          
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    I have tackled ceramic tiling in a bathroom before around bath and sink, I used a 6mm square notched trowel. I am now going to tackle my old shower which I have ripped out I have re studded the wall and sheeted it with green board Gyproc and tanked it. I have 300x300mm ceramic tiles. I intend to use bagged Bal flex adhesive for these tiles within the shower area. I have read several posts relating to trowel size and I am a bit confused. The walls are flat and plumb.
    Do I need a thin bed solid bed trowel, if so which size, v - shaped, square notch or U- shaped, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm etc.
    Any help would be appreciated

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    i tend to use 6/8mm soild bed trowel on shower areas depending on the condition of the surface and size of tile!
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    8 to 10 mm for me..

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    Thank you both for the fast replies. I found a trowel on the internet
    it states its a thin bed solid bed trowel its a v-notch 9mm x 5mm I assume the 5mm is the depth. would this be to shallow which type/make would suggest.
    Thanx

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    8mm for me only use 6mm for splashbacks were small tiles are used!

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    8mm for me as well

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    6mm for me



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    Perhaps your the only one with flat walls gooner
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    Quote Originally Posted by charlie-d View Post
    Thank you both for the fast replies. I found a trowel on the internet
    it states its a thin bed solid bed trowel its a v-notch 9mm x 5mm I assume the 5mm is the depth. would this be to shallow which type/make would suggest.
    Thanx
    the 5mm might be the distance or gape between the points and 9mm the actual depth

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