I know we have discussed these items...all brands but seeing as there are mixed reviews from new tilers and established tilers.
I have a job coming up soon where I have a very good price in. So I thought it could be an ideal job to try for myself but not sure which system to try.. Any thoughts ?

Only by giving something like this a try can I give my honest opinion.

No idea from one system to another mate, never used any make at all, not for me, not to say never will, you never know. Let us know how it goes.

Lash what.?..

Lash cleps

neil ive used the lash clips,easy to get hold of from tradetiler.but you could try out the raymondi ones from kwicksplit.its a good system.

Originally Posted by andy tiler

neil ive used the lash clips,easy to get hold of from tradetiler.but you could try out the raymondi ones from kwicksplit.its a good system.

Can you still get a good consistent bed of adhesive Andy?

I have to say that I still think a good tiler doesn't need them and can only think that they'll be a time consuming hinderance. In saying that, I would be very interested in any review you post, though would be happier if you were getting them for free to test, rather than pay for them out of your own pocket....!


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Originally Posted by Stewart

I have to say that I still think a good tiler doesn't need them and can only think that they'll be a time consuming hinderance. In saying that, I would be very interested in any review you post, though would be happier if you were getting them for free to test, rather than pay for them out of your own pocket....!


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Lol well yes so would I but curiosity has got the better of me.

[QUOTE=Stewart;534447]I have to say that I still think a good tiler doesn't need them and can only think that they'll be a time consuming hinderance. In saying that, I would be very interested in any review you post, though would be happier if you were getting them for free to test, rather than pay for them out of your own pocket....

That's a good idea, surely it would be worth a phone call to the manufacturer explaining how many tilers will get to hear about your findings? If I made these and was really believed in them I'd love a pro tiler off here to test them and reveiw them. You can guaranteee if Neale with his years of experience recommends them then others will try.......

Rubi are doing a starter kit *

Originally Posted by Stewart

I have to say that I still think a good tiler doesn't need them and can only think that they'll be a time consuming hinderance. In saying that, I would be very interested in any review you post, though would be happier if you were getting them for free to test, rather than pay for them out of your own pocket....!


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We used the Raimondi system on a sandstone floor we did in a church. There were three of us laying with 85-years of experience between us. The cost of the system was incorporated into the price of the job, so you could say it was 'free'. It did take time to get used to using it, but it definitely eliminated any slump.

I was in a raimondi stockists shop last week and I was shown the raimondi clips.They looked very strong and the shop have had great feedback on them.I can tile really well without lips but wouldn't be afraid to try these especially on 20mm marble etc.

Joe I have never used them or feel I have too use them but they are there to be tried , Cheers

hi merle,yes just use a large format trowel and your away.ive never had a problem with them.i wouldent use them on anything less than a 40x40 though. the lash ones are a bit harsh on the old fingers though....

Garythetiler rang me today, he has just bought some Raimondi lash clips or the likes, he is going to use them and report back to us.

I look forward to his findings, I think they would work with a pourable thick bed adhesive. Not to sure, I will wait for Gary to give his opinion

I'm doing a marble floor this week and am tempted with the Raimondi kit, even if it is just to satisfy myself they are not necessary once and for all

Ordered the Raimondi kit today and will be giving it a go along with a 365drills 115mm core bit on Thursday

Nice one Kev, let us know how you get on. It will be good to see how you and Gary rate them

Originally Posted by Phil Hobson

Nice one Kev, let us know how you get on. It will be good to see how you and Gary rate them

Like they say Phil - 'You shouldn't knock it till you've tried it....'

I bought the raimondi kit yesterday I bought the starter kit with 100 wedges and 100 12mm lash spacers and a set of floor pliers I also bought a further 500 spacers and 250 wedges and set of wall pliers ,I bought them as I have a several jobs coming up it 1200x800 4mm thick porcelain which tends to bend a fair bit while fixing it so I am going to give them a try,I got a great deal from my supplier and I paid just over 200 quid and now I have the kit fixing 60x60 tiles will cost just over a £1 a metre for the spacers so the cost is not high .I will post some honest feed back once i have tried them on a couple of jobs as I think it will a couple of goes for a fair trial

they look good system ,solves a lot of probs with larger format tiles ,i just couldnt work with that 1970s music playimg in the back ground ,it would drive me nuts

Originally Posted by merit

they look good system ,solves a lot of probs with larger format tiles ,i just couldnt work with that 1970s music playimg in the back ground ,it would drive me nuts

my wife thought I was watching a low budget **** film when she heard it, having said that I usually have a **** site in reserve, so if she walks in the room I can switch from TF to ****, that way she thinks I am normal This site is sooooo adictive.

Sorry mods, it was just tongue in cheek, but fast work there

They are a great bit of kit for large format tiles, ive not tried the raimondi ones so i,ll look forward to the review.

Never used the Raimondi system, but used Lash the other day on 600x600 porcelain. A doddle to use and really does take the worry of slumping out of the equation. Be warned with very highly polished tiles though....... any slightest sign of grit, cement dust or other particles between the wedge and the tile can leave tiny fine scratches. I learnt early on and managed to get into a system of wiping and ensuring I worked as clean as possible.

Client now has perfectly flat, mirror finish wetroom floor to be proud of

Originally Posted by merlecollins

Ordered the Raimondi kit today and will be giving it a go along with a 365drills 115mm core bit on Thursday

A little tip....... I used the 115 bit to make a cut out template guide in a bit of 10mm Marmox, then put some thin silicone blobs evenly on the back. Have used it a handful of times over the past few months when drilling using the 115mm bit and it works a treat! No straying whatsoever!

Originally Posted by blocko

Never used the Raimondi system, but used Lash the other day on 600x600 porcelain. A doddle to use and really does take the worry of slumping out of the equation. Be warned with very highly polished tiles though....... any slightest sign of grit, cement dust or other particles between the wedge and the tile can leave tiny fine scratches. I learnt early on and managed to get into a system of wiping and ensuring I worked as clean as possible.

Client now has perfectly flat, mirror finish wetroom floor to be proud of




A little tip....... I used the 115 bit to make a cut out template guide in a bit of 10mm Marmox, then put some thin silicone blobs evenly on the back. Have used it a handful of times over the past few months when drilling using the 115mm bit and it works a treat! No straying whatsoever!

Good tip Blocko

Originally Posted by blocko

A little tip....... I used the 115 bit to make a cut out template guide in a bit of 10mm Marmox, then put some thin silicone blobs evenly on the back. Have used it a handful of times over the past few months when drilling using the 115mm bit and it works a treat! No straying whatsoever!

Great tip!

Well I must admit I have been super sceptical about any of these 'lash clip' systems which have been thrust into the market by various manufacturers I have read numerous articles about their benefits and ease of use, but always worked on the principle that I was good enough at my job that I did not need such a complication to my work Anyway, my curiosity finally got the better of me earlier this week and I succumbed to the marketing boys by contacting Colin at Kwiksplit and ordering the Raimondi starter kit along with some extra clips which were required for the amount of tiling I was doing. I have been doing a 600x400x12mm Cappucino marble job lately and was about to start the floors, so thought there was no better way to test the system. So, as promised by Kwiksplt, my kit arrived in perfect time for me to start the floor tiling today

I began by fixing a crack suppression membrane over the UFH I installed yesterday…
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and after setting out, I serated with a 10mm Rubi square notch…

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After back buttering the first tile I fixed it into the adhesive bed, followed by spacers and the Raimondi clips…

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Each subsequent tile after that was fixed in the same way with the spacers and wedges as before…

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I was absolutely delighted with how quick and easy it was to level the tiles with the pliers supplied, you are left with zero lippage in an instant…(just remember to check your spacings between tiles in case the wedges push the tiles apart slightly)

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Looking forward to getting back there tomorrow to remove the wedges/clips and see the final result

I certainly wouldn't use them for everyday floor tiling, but for large format stone with rectified edges in particular I think I might just be hooked

Looking good Kev, I might have to give them a go, be interesting to see how Neale and Gary get on with them. Thanks for sharing mate.

I will give my thoughts if I can ever get on the floor and decide which system to use !

I'm really intrigued by this system, it seems like cheating to me but, if it works and makes you money, why not? Just out of interest Kev, how come you have used spacers as well? Does the wedge holder thingy (technical term!) not do the spacing for you?