Finishing & Notch Trowels

Notch trowels are tools used to spread and comb the adhesive that is used to attach tiles or wood to the floor or wall. They have notches on two sides of the blade that leave behind rows of the product. The size and shape of the notches vary depending on the type and thickness of the material being installed

Finishing trowels are tools used to smooth mortar or plaster on walls, ceilings, or floors. They have a very flat blade with a curved handle and pointed corners. The blade is usually made of steel or carbon steel and can vary in size and shape depending on the application

Finishing and notch trowels are tools used for applying and spreading mortar, plaster, or other materials on surfaces. Finishing trowels have a smooth, flat blade that is used to smooth and level the material after it is applied. Notch trowels have notches on the sides of the blade that create ridges of material when dragged across the surface. The notches vary in shape and size depending on the type and size of the tile being installed.

There are five common notch shapes:

• V-Notch: best for small wall tiles like mosaic backsplashes or lightweight glass or ceramic tiles up to six square inches.
• Flat V-Notch: ideal for heavier, small wall tiles like natural stone mosaics or glazed ceramic up to six square inches.
• Square Notch or U-Notch: most common notch shape and used with most wall and floor tiles like metal tiles, porcelain, ceramic, larger mosaic meshes, or natural stone and cement tiles up to 16 square feet.
• Slant Notch: best for some wall and floor tile applications like thin medium to large format porcelain tiles.
• Elliptical or Deep U-Notch: used for large format tiles that require more thin-set mortar.