How to Use Tile Leveling System

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Every other vid. explains the importance of using a leveling system. This is the ONLY vid. I’ve found that goes into detail on everything you need to know to actually use the system. Good thing I watched it before using such a system for the first time. Thank you!!!

[@DIYwithMAX]

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[@mikhailmalisov5465]

Thanks!

[@DIYwithMAX]

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[@gadasavideos8564]

Wow. Dial it in for myself. That's why I was viewing this video.

[@DIYwithMAX]

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Very good video for using these clips and straight and to the point. Bravo!

[@DIYwithMAX]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. We appreciate you.

[@deannicholas7673]

Absolutely brilliant video mate! Thank You so much!

[@DIYwithMAX]

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[@deannicholas7673]

@@DIYwithMAX Already done sir!

[@_BAD_MERC_]

This video is what I needed! Just began laying large format plank over terrazzo, so my subfloor is smooth. The kitchen is mostly done and as I walk I can feel a few small deviations but mostly without shoes. As I begin the expansive living room I am sure I'll be having 'sliding in your socks' competitions with my pipsqueak and I sure don't wanna see any booboos. This will surely help maintain a flat and uniform job when completed! Every moment of this video was informative and educational. Unfortunately since KZbin has disabled 'dislikes' you are about the 15th video I had to watch in entirety wasting a LOT of time. You singlehandedly made all that time worth it!!! This video should be the standard for anyone embarking on a tile job.

[@DIYwithMAX]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment like this. Your awesome. The best way to spread this info to other is to hit the like 👍 button on the video and subscribe and that will tell KZbin this video is helpful and should be pushed out to other folks looking for this information. If you have any questions please reach out. I’m always happy to help in any way I can. Also if you’re comfortable send me some pics of the finished product. I love seeing the work you guys do with the info I’m my videos. My email is [e-mail]. Good luck on your project. You got this.

[@1987bubbs]

Finally an explanation on how to use a tile levelling system!! This is helping to build my confidence ahead of tiling my kitchen. Thank you 😊

[@DIYwithMAX]

I’m glad you found it helpful. Check out the kitchen tiling video I have out there a lot of good info that should help you be 99% sure you got this.

[@1987bubbs]

@@DIYwithMAX Will do :). Do tiling leveling systems work with small subway backsplash tiles? Thanks for your help

[@DIYwithMAX]

The system works for any tiles but they do come in different sizes for different tiles so do your research’s. How small is the tile?

[@1987bubbs]

@@DIYwithMAX They are Bevelled Ceramic wall tiles - 100x200mm.

[@DIYwithMAX]

Check you out my video on how I laid my backsplash kitchen tiles they are 3” by 6” and came out really good. They are about same size as the once you are describing.

[@declanbarr]

Great video. Im going to be tiling my new house this summer and your videos will be very helpful.

[@DIYwithMAX]

Is this your first time tiling?

[@5mblog995]

Thank you for sharing ur knowledge

[@DIYwithMAX]

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[@5mblog995]

Thank you

[@erickelley7703]

I, in fact, don't have an entirely level surface - there is a joist interaction which really wasn't solvable in a reasonable way. This system nevertheless helped me to avoid lippage where it was really going to be a problem.

[@DIYwithMAX]

Thank you for sharing that information. The leveling system works really well in alignment of neighboring tiles.

[@DIYwithMAX]

Can you tell where the trouble area is after tiling?

[@erickelley7703]

@@DIYwithMAX I (emphasis) can, but it drops away behind a vanity and toilet. Being able to assure an even tile boundary ( if not exactly level to the Earth) was what mattered in this tiny no good space. Nobody's unsuspecting toes can feel it.

[@erickelley7703]

@@DIYwithMAX better for me than mixing substrates under Ditra. Lesser of two evils, etc

[@DIYwithMAX]

Agreed 👍

[@Boaters_hub]

Helpful

[@DIYwithMAX]

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[@AllBayEveryDay]

Biggest tip you forgot is to use a margin trowel to clean away about an inch of thinset around the perimeter of the tile. That will prevent thinset from oozing out between your grout joints when using the clips.

[@DIYwithMAX]

Great advice. Thank you.

[@eeeeefffff]

Great videos! More close ups scenes would be great

[@DIYwithMAX]

Thank you so much for your feedback I will try to implement it in the future videos.

[@bsfbestshortfilmsonyoutube]

Hi there . I have matching 12 inch x 12 inch bathroom floor tiles. what mm spacer should I use ?

[@DIYwithMAX]

The grout size for a 12x12” tile typically depends on your personal preference and the look you’re going for. However, a common recommendation is a grout line of 3/16 inch for ceramic tiles. If the tiles are with very precise edges, you can go smaller, around 1/8 inch. But your best bet is to check the manufacturer’s guidelines for any specific recommendations! Let us know how the tile turns out.

[@AlexWalker89]

Hi, we’ve been using this system in the uk and thought it was a great idea however it doesn’t seem to work very well as the tiles started moving around as the pliers were being clicked. I’m wondering whether it might be because of the amount of adhesive used but any ideas would be much appreciated.

[@DIYwithMAX]

Thank you for reaching out I hope I’m not too late with this advice. It sounds like the issue with your tile leveling system might be due to a few factors. Make sure you're applying the right amount of adhesive too much can cause the tiles to float and move, while too little won't hold them in place. You will find that info on the bag included the size of trowel to use. Allow the adhesive to set slightly before using the leveling system to prevent the tiles from shifting by laying few tiles and going back and adding the wedges. Apply consistent pressure with the pliers to avoid moving the tiles. I hope this helps. Please let me know how it turns out.

[@TroyWarr1980]

Great video! One question that's been nagging me. When you stop tiling one day and resume the next, are there any problems with the levelness of the outer edge of the last row you laid down? In my mind, since you didn't level the outer edge of those tiles against adjacent tiles before the thinset cured, it seems like they could be slightly out of level and have no way to adjust vertically once you lay fresh tiles next to them and use the wedges. Or is that not the case?

[@DIYwithMAX]

Great question the tile gets leveled by all three sides from the tile to the left top and bottom. Then we insert the spacer on the right for the tile next day making sure it’s seated flush with the tile and clean up any access mortar to make sure we don’t have problems laying the next row. And that’s it works really well. As you can see in the finished product there were no issues with leveling for us. And we have done this same process in other parts of the house with the same rate of success. I hope that helps. Please let me know if you have any other follow up questions. Always happy to help.

[@TroyWarr1980]

@@DIYwithMAX Ohhh, OK! I think it just clicked. I guess it's just basic geometry - if the tile is leveled in 3 points using the adjacent tiles, then it has to be level to the last adjacent tile you'll lay later. I remember now from high school geometry that 3 points in space are all that's needed to define a plane. Glad I wasn't asleep that day! 😂 Anyways, thanks so much for your quick reply and willingness to help. I really appreciate it!

[@DIYwithMAX]

@TroyWarr1980 I’m glad I could help. I’ll be putting out another tilling video in little while that we did over a few days and you can see how the process works step by step.

[@chanproperties]

I am Chinese from Malaysia. May the Odds of Life be in your Favor. Long Live Ukraine!

[@DIYwithMAX]

Thank you very much for your kind words.

[@hithere5768]

Can I ask why there is a white divide between both sides of kitchen? We have a similar layout and only one half of the room is tiled, so we was going to tile the other side with no divide in between.

[@DIYwithMAX]

Yeah sure I plan to cover this in a future video but I will let you in on the secret🤫. Those are the transitions we chose that work well with both tile and wood floors that we installed. Also those transition peaces sit a bit higher than the tile which prevents water from leaking out on to the wood floor if pot of water is dropped and spilled. But it’s mostly esthetics.

[@pietroantonelli6961]

Hey Max love your channel.. On a different note, I live in Chicago which has a huge Ukrainian community... I don't know if this means anyting..But my prayers are truly not just words but truly with the Ukrainian people.....

[@DIYwithMAX]

Thank you Pietro it means more then you know. Thank you for subscribing to support the channel. I look forward to your future comments. If you ever have questions or need to spitball ideas with anyone shoot me a message. Welcome to the DIY Army.

[@5mblog995]

Me I live in the Philippines new blogger about construction,I may expert is house paiter&car painting and iLike to become a expert tile setter that why I can views ur channel

[@stepanchenko]

@@5mblog995 good luck to you on your journey my friend.

[@DIYwithMAX]

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[@bqxpd6]

Very informative and to the point ❤

[@DIYwithMAX]

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[@bqxpd6]

@@DIYwithMAX Thank you very much for the video and reply, liked it subscribed it. 👍

[@DIYwithMAX]

Your awesome thank you very much.

[@jennyolonan8370]

How much

[@DIYwithMAX]

Happy New Year. Can you please elaborate on your question?

[@kt3833]

any tips : you can cut half of the clip the next day if you forgot to put them in end of the day

[@DIYwithMAX]

Yes you could by then the leveling portion of the system would not work because the clip will get pulled out.

[@kt3833]

@DIYwithMAX no it won't, I am actually doing a job right now with this method. It's only 1.5mm gap it won't be able to escape but lifting one side up. It's good practice to do it this way too because you dnt want the clip to mess with your dried tiles adhesive.

[@henryian]

Be careful not getting to happy doing the fun part because you may chip your tiles.

[@DIYwithMAX]

Hahaha thank you. Will do.

[@SkynetT800]

I got the job done but it was a horrible experience I never want to do it again my back hurts and my knees😂

[@DIYwithMAX]

You will feel the rest of it tomorrow lol. You got it done and that’s all that matters.

[@MicahGrace-h1b]

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[@DIYwithMAX]

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[@wenwenyu-om3sw]

we're the manufacturer,we can cooperate if possible.

[@DIYwithMAX]

Where are you guys based?

[@wenwenyu-om3sw]

@@DIYwithMAX china

[@DIYwithMAX]

@wenwenyu-om3sw thank you but I’m not interested. I have all the tools I need for now. If anything changes I will let you know.

[@wenwenyu-om3sw]

If you are interested, we can send you some samples for free.

[@wenwenyu-om3sw]

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[@Ibnzaid786]

From North Carolina and I too stand with Ukraine… free Palestine!!!

[@DIYwithMAX]

Thank for your support.

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[@DIYwithMAX]

@danmcneil8572 thank you for your feedback. Happy to be sharing this circus with you.

[@wenwenyu-om3sw]

Can you need tile leveling systems and wedges,we hope you can contact me. we specialize in this field for dozen years,with the strength of,with good quality and pretty competitive price.

[@DIYwithMAX]

Thank you for reaching out. I don’t do this commercially so I’m good with the once I purchase. But thank you.

[@wenwenyu-om3sw]

we're the manufacture,we can cooperate if possible.