Raimondi Levelling System

[Ian]

It was mentioned in this thread New Acorn Tile Levelling System that I was going to try this system after having an unsuccessful trial with the lash clips, so I now have a starter kit and some 1200x200 planks to do tomorrow. I'll let you know how I get on.

 

[Old Mod]

Kool!
U can tell me if it's worth getting my new starter kit from the bottom of the shed Bri, I picked it up off of Kwik Split from Stone Show for £40!
Marrazi are generally pretty good tiles anyway mate.
Are they textured @Bri?

 

[White Room]

I did find Bri when using the raimondi that tightening the clip that some tiles slightly pushed out but just used the rubber mallet to tap them back in.

Just worth keeping your eyes open just in case.

 

[Ian]

Kool!
U can tell me if it's worth getting my new starter kit from the bottom of the shed Bri, I picked it up off of Kwik Split from Stone Show for £40!
Marrazi are generally pretty good tiles anyway mate.
Are they textured @Bri?

Slight texture, I've not had them out of the box yet, they do look very flat though. That kit came free with a pedalo that I've been threatening to buy for ages, also from kwiksplit, won't get to use it for a couple of weeks yet

 

[Old Mod]

Oooow! That looks preeedy! Hehe

Same tile different colour!
Lovely to work with!

Slight texture, I've not had them out of the box yet, they do look very flat though. That kit came free with a pedalo that I've been threatening to buy for ages, also from kwiksplit, won't get to use it for a couple of weeks yet

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[Ian]

Two small floors to do in them (3m and 5m), so ideal sizes for trying out the levelling system. The base plates look much better than the lash kit, they're flat for starters!

 

[White Room]

Two small floors to do in them (3m and 5m), so ideal sizes for trying out the levelling system. The base plates look much better than the lash kit, they're flat for starters!

I used the Genesis one with the flat bottom and bought them locally, then ordered some from Protilertools and got the curved ones...

 

[AliGage]

I used the Genesis one with the flat bottom and bought them locally, then ordered some from Protilertools and got the curved ones...

Where do you get the flat ones from?
Lash works well, I've got used to them over time. But you have to use quite a thick bed. If they were flat they'd be very useful!

 

[Ian]

I used the Genesis one with the flat bottom and bought them locally, then ordered some from Protilertools and got the curved ones...

I think that was an issue with the lash, the curved bases. The lack of a tightening tool was the biggest issue though, I'm sure I could have modified something to work, maybe the raimondi pliers will work with a bit of fettling.

 

[AliGage]

I think that was an issue with the lash, the curved bases. The lack of a tightening tool was the biggest issue though, I'm sure I could have modified something to work, maybe the raimondi pliers will work with a bit of fettling.

They do sting your fingers after a while. They're made easier if you wiggle the LASH at the same time of slidding the wedge in.

 

[Ian]

They do sting your fingers after a while. They're made easier if you wiggle the LASH at the same time of slidding the wedge in.

I'll have to use them up somehow, £20 that kit cost me! It can't go to waste!

 

[AliGage]

I'll have to use them up somehow, £20 that kit cost me! It can't go to waste!

CTD?
They had an offer on 100 of each for £15+ and another 100 lashes for free. Which is a bargain if you have a use for them.

 

[Ian]

CTD?
They had an offer on 100 of each for £15+ and another 100 lashes for free. Which is a bargain if you have a use for them.

Yeah it was ctd, think it was £16+vat for a tub of 100+100, couple of months ago I got them.

 

[Old Mod]

Where do you get the flat ones from?
Lash works well, I've got used to them over time. But you have to use quite a thick bed. If they were flat they'd be very useful!

And why do I use what I use?

 

[White Room]

Where do you get the flat ones from?
Lash works well, I've got used to them over time. But you have to use quite a thick bed. If they were flat they'd be very useful!

The Genesis one I get are from a local supplier Nicobond/Tileshapes but the ones that came bowed at the bottom are these Genesis Easy Level System Straps 200pcs | ProTilerTools they look flat on there website.

 

[AliGage]

@3_fall I love the rubi ones. Haven't found one that's better. They're just a bit pricey for the everyday job.

 

[CJ]

I have had a bag of tile mate pro lash clips and wedges in the van......had them about a year. Curved bottom type......it's the curve that puts me off trying them, but I think it may be better to drop them into a bucket of hot water before use??!

 

[AliGage]

I have had a bag of tile mate pro lash clips and wedges in the van......had them about a year. Curved bottom type......it's the curve that puts me off trying them, but I think it may be better to drop them into a bucket of hot water before use??!

I tried that because that's what you do with the rubi ones. It makes the lash ones too weak and then they tend to snap off easy.

 

[Old Mod]

I have had a bag of tile mate pro lash clips and wedges in the van......had them about a year. Curved bottom type......it's the curve that puts me off trying them, but I think it may be better to drop them into a bucket of hot water before use??!

Good shout @CJ but ur right about profile of those clips, severe!

 

[Old Mod]

I tried that because that's what you do with the rubi ones. It makes the lash ones too weak and then they tend to snap off easy.

Well I never!

I have had a bag of tile mate pro lash clips and wedges in the van......had them about a year. Curved bottom type......it's the curve that puts me off trying them, but I think it may be better to drop them into a bucket of hot water before use??!

Crap idea @CJ hahaha

 

[CJ]

I have kept looking at them......but not had the bottle to try them yet.

 

[John Benton]

@Bri Just finished 37m of Marazzi wall tiles in a bathroom, spot on for calibration 760x250 10.5mm thick as well

 

[Ian]

All going well so far, my only criticism is the base plates are quite thick so with a genesis tiger trowel and a back skim on the tile, it's still quite tight sliding them in

 

[Old Mod]

All going well so far, my only criticism is the base plates are quite thick so with a genesis tiger trowel and a back skim on the tile, it's still quite tight sliding them in
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Wow that is thick then Bri!

 

[AliGage]

I was looking at tiger trowels last night on Protilertools, what bed depth do they leave you when pressed?
Surprised it wasn't noted in the description

 

[Ian]

I was looking at tiger trowels last night on Protilertools, what bed depth do they leave you when pressed?
Surprised it wasn't noted in the description

2-3mm I'd say, I reckon those bases are 3mm thick.

 

[Spud]

You need to be careful you don't push the tiles off square when using the wedges

 

[Ian]

You need to be careful you don't push the tiles off square when using the wedges

Yeah I noticed that, I made sure I checked each and every tile after the wedges were fitted.

 

[Old Mod]

Yeah I noticed that, I made sure I checked each and every tile after the wedges were fitted.

Next stop Rubi!
Thing is Bri, I already know u'll like em! Haha

 

[Ian]

Next stop Rubi!
Thing is Bri, I already know u'll like em! Haha

The raimondi is mega compared to the lash, if the Rubi is better again, I can't wait to try it!