WEDGE - Ceramic levelling system

Levelling system for floor and wall tiles that avoids differences in level in the floor and wall joints, ensuring equal pressure distributed throughout the floor or wall.

This simple element ensures the correct laying of ceramic tiles, obtaining perfectly level finishes and a professional result in less time. The system can be used for the installation of ceramic tiles of any format and is highly recommended for the installation of heavy, complex or large format tiles.

High tensile strength levelling shims that allow for the proper adjustment and placement of ceramic floor and wall tiles, resulting in symmetrical joints and completely levelling the surface being worked on.

Installation

1. The bases are laid. The tile adhesive is spread, the first tile is placed on the level and it is settled with a mallet. The flanges or shims are inserted approximately 50 mm from the ends of the tile. This is a levelling system, not a spacer, so the use of cross ties or spacers is recommended especially in vertical or tiled cladding.
2. When laying the next tiles, the wedges are inserted by hand and then tightened with the clamp before the tile adhesive sets.
3. Once the tiles have been levelled, it is advisable to lightly tamp the tiles to release excess load and relieve tension.
4. Once the time indicated by the tile adhesive manufacturer for the adhesive to set correctly has elapsed, the levelling system is removed by tapping with a mallet in the direction of the joint, never tap the wedges.
5. The reusable wedges are recovered, the remains of the flanges or shims are discarded and the grout is applied to fill the joints.

Advantages

• Quick and effective tool to achieve the best results in all kinds of ceramic floor and wall tiles.
• Prevents movement of the pieces during the setting process of the mortar.
• Essential for formats larger than 30 x 30 cm.
• Compatible with crosspieces.

Calculation of units

The following table shows the number of units required per square metre of flooring or tiling depending on the ceramic tile format (Measurements in centimetres).