reusable tile leveling system - good or bad ?

My thoughts on using the reusable tile leveling system that doesn't use the wedges or break off clips known elsewhere as level head. Doesn't seem ideal for a beginner using large tiles on uneven walls with rapidset cement adhesive

[diyinvestorjacqueline]

Great review...I was considering to buy these but your review pointed out issues I had not taken into consideration...so thank you....I think I will stick with the systems I have been using...I think this system would be ideal for smaller tile jobs and wall you put them on the floor you can't be walking on your floor for 24 hours...so walking over it a couple of hours later to remove them to ensure you don't break the tee and keep them reusable won't work ...in my opinion....thank you!!!! And your tile job looks good to me....great job

[jcor]

The metal rod is replaceable. If it breaks when taking it out, it can be replaced.
Bags of 100 pieces are available for about 5$ to replace the broken ones.

[al-azimahmed]

I've just bought some also, thanks for the review, picked up some great points there, I will take into consideration the depth of the tile adhesive as if it's too thin the spacer simply won't fit

[johno-gbci]

I've been tiling for 20 years I'm very fussy. These are ok for the odd tile to pull the corner down. Your suppose to turn the whole thing to clear the adesive around the t bit before leaving it to set. I find that if you cut one side t bit off it's useful to slide between 2 tiles to lift of wall. To apply or scrape of adesive depending whether high or low.. when using on tiles that are no bigger than 300mm by 300mm they can actually push tile appart when tightening. Best advice is to level and straighten walls before tiling using a straight edge. Prepereration is key spend time getting wall right. it will save time and effort in long run getting that perfect Finnish.

[cslloyd]

I bought Fliessen Schlüssel from Aydinc in Germany. Not perfect, but as I read about the issues with these, I appreciate them more and more. Aydinc’s system uses spring steel wire with two independent legs. They can lift tiles of variable thickness and, if they get covered with mortar, can be wriggled out 100% of the time.

Its been years since I bought them so I don't know about availability. They’re not cheap (shipping is expensive from Germany) but worth it.

[reddbeard]

I use those.
Love 'em.
I don't use on every tile.
I level as I lay and only use on those areas that need it so I have less breakage. 👍🏻

[pandad]

Hi been using these for years the reason why you are having these issues 1. The adhesive should be applied to the tiles not the wall leaving an edge clearance of about 10mm. This will allow the clip to rotate and be removed easily. Another good reason for buttering the tile and not the wall this is to allow the grout to reach the wall giving the grout security. 2. This allows you to remove the clips very simply with out breaking the steel clip. They are brilliant and save a bundle on costs and no plastic waste.

[curtisrenwick]

This is a great, thorough review by a normal person, lol. I'm considering these and the points you raise can factor into the job from the start. Think I'll be setting a timer to remind me to remove them.

[rafamerengues]

Thanks to you. I now remember to loose them. After 20/40min.

[monbaby]

this works well only for wall tiling. for floor tiling, tiles move to the direction where the screw turns together. for floor tiling, clip and wedge works better.

[jayconway]

Don’t leave them till next day . If you do put the tee in there run it back and forth. Take it out wipe thinset off and repeat.

[chrishewitt]

I've just used mine. Removed after 30 minutes. 🤞
Thanks for the tips

[ronnieearhartearhart]

I Bought a bunch of them and I love them better than the other ones with the wedges product will be buying more

[knightrider]

Funniest part was when you started pulling out all the broken ones, Lol. Looks good the tiling you have done though. 👍

[goctechno]

hi, I`m professional tiler, I using this clips and they do great job for me but yes u must be very careful how long you leave them and I use them in combination with clips with wedges (which you broke after) . Your review is great

[Themago]

I bought 300 of them 2 years ago broke only 6 of them. After I learned how to use them switched completely to them. But for anyone going to buy them read the comments because some of them are creepy. Things the god seller will advertise and provide zoomed pictures to proof. There are no plastic remains they smooth, black nut surface touching tile is smooth. Metal T hook pin is not bending it's springy, made from hard steel. They hand operated with butterfly nut the spanner is for extreme cases only. They made of ABS with glossy finish and mat surface on griping places. The T pin is all same thickness 1mm and the hooking part is 7mm. There is many creepie copies. Good ones they usually over 25€ for 50pcs. Without shipping. Red and black.

[johnbell]

These are a Bitch to get out once thinset dries.But i found the Best use for these is to Use When You Use a Clip and wedge system And you over tighten the wedge causing it to break.Instead of Poppin the thinset covered tile Out and Inserting a New Clup, I use These To Eliminate That Step .Works great.Saves Crazy time Especially when using 1/16 clips which break Often .

[joecolwell]

Fair play to you fella. Second time of tiling nice job. I'm a carpenter/joiner. Personally I hate tiling. Great Job. Nice one.

[spartacus]

You have done a great job tiling your bathroom well done

[sevenways]

You’re supposed to turn it around, removing any glue from around it, taking it out once, wipe it then install it