I normally use the better quality sponges from CTD... but when i bought my Montolit Masterpuima cutter from tradetiler, he chucked in some of those Super hydro sponges he sells..

Well i am well impressed... they really do wring easy and leave hardly any smears compared to what i was using..

I have tried loads of makes from BAL sponges to cheap grey ones..LOL but these Super hydro sponges beat them all IMO.

They are spot on for joint tooling .. so looks like i will have to order in bulk to keep me in stock..

Cheers Dave for the sponges..


Super Hydro Tilers Sponge




Tradetiler Tilers Grout Washing & Cleaning

I have one of those, really good quality

Placed a whopping order with Dave today, so I hope he chucks a couple of those babies in for me to try too .

My Dewalt 24000 will be with me on Friday - can't wait .

i've got some of them , they are good , khal-dhame do the same when i order stuff

I have used them for years....down to my last few now. Always a good idea when you place an order to fill up with sponges.

Nice one Daz..

just had a look on tradetiler good price also going to order some when i run out of the bal ones i have at the mo.

I normally use the better quality sponges from CTD... but when i bought my Montolit Masterpuima cutter from tradetiler, he chucked in some of those Super hydro sponges he sells..

Well i am well impressed... they really do wring easy and leave hardly any smears compared to what i was using..

I have tried loads of makes from BAL sponges to cheap grey ones..LOL but these Super hydro sponges beat them all IMO.

They are spot on for joint tooling .. so looks like i will have to order in bulk to keep me in stock..

Cheers Dave for the sponges..

Exactly the same as me Dave

Dave Neave threw some in for me when I got my DeWalt (did I mention I had bought a DeWalt??)

Great sponges, really absorbent and seem to last a while too

My Dewalt 24000 will be with me on Friday - can't wait

Result daz - I'm excited for you mate..LOL

That is wot i noticed Kev..

I have been using one sponge for nearly 2 weeks.. they just wash and wear and wash and wash..

i have used them for ages

i find they last nearly one job per sponge same as my trowels


note to self

must clean tools up
must clean tools up

As above, Tradetilers sponges

Originally Posted by chrisroe

i have used them for ages

i find they last nearly one job per sponge same as my trowels


note to self

must clean tools up
must clean tools up

Hmmmm I did notice !

i never used to be like it only the last two years

thinking about it my daughters two

lack of sleep

I've just bought 2 washboy sponges / 1 detachable holder - 'Tilerite' stuff from my local stockist - they are the worst sponges I have evet used. Their pro sponges are really good - these however look the same material but won't pick up and will not absorb a drop - That said I might have to work them in a bit to increase the absorbancy - If they don't improve they will be going in the skip

i use them too best sponge i have tryed so far!

Its true that not all sponges are born equal.

I know that when we went into the market to find a sponge compatible with PORSADRILL diamond drilling of holes
into very hard tiles that we had a hell of a job finding something man enough for the job but not too expensive to source.

Bottom line was that the best sponge is (as always) the most expensive to produce.

So I agree that sponges are critical in this line of work and if you find something that does the trick then stick with it !



The Porsadrill drilling sponge is useful to tilers / installers because:

1) Its a dedicated drilling sponge so wont contaminate your nice clean grouting sponges.
2) It can take plenty of abuse... Easy to use. Ideal for its purpose.

I have some Ardex ones, far too hard, i use them for cleaning the car now