Master Perfectly Flat Tiles with a Tile Levelling System 🇬🇧✨
Say goodbye to lippage and wobbly edges. In this practical British guide we’ll show you how clips, wedges, T-type spacers and levelling pliers work together for a flat, flawless finish—especially on porcelain and large-format tiles. 🧰🧱
What is a Tile Levelling System and why use one?
A tile levelling system keeps adjacent tiles aligned while the adhesive cures, actively preventing lippage—that annoying step between tiles. It’s essential for large-format porcelain, rectified edges and ultra-thin grout joints.
- ✅ Faster layout with consistent grout joints
- ✅ Superior flatness on big slabs (600×600, 1200×600, etc.)
- ✅ Professional finish with fewer callbacks and snags
Core components you’ll find in our collection
1) Levelling Clips & Reusable Wedges 🔧
Clips slide under tile edges; wedges drive down to equalise heights. Ideal for fast, reliable lippage control on porcelain and ceramic.
2) T-Type & Cross Spacers ➕
Maintain precise joints (e.g. 1.5–3 mm). Great for staggered, brick-bond or straight grid layouts.
3) Levelling Pliers & Accessories 🧰
Ensure consistent pressure on wedges without cracking clips—simple, accurate and repeatable.
Step-by-step: How to get a perfectly flat finish 🧑🔧
- Spread adhesive evenly (watch your trowel notch and coverage).
- Bed the first tile; slide clips beneath the edges.
- Place the next tile, insert wedges, then tighten with pliers.
- Check alignment with a straight-edge or spirit level; adjust pressure slightly if needed.
- After curing, knock off the clips in the direction of the joint—easy cleanup, no chipping.
Choosing the right system for your project
- 🧱 Tile size & thickness: larger tiles benefit most from wedge levelling.
- 📏 Joint width: match spacer size to your design (e.g. 2 mm for sleek, modern looks).
- 🌧️ Location: patios & wet rooms demand robust clips and quality adhesive/back-buttering.
Common mistakes to avoid 🚫
- Over-tightening wedges (can distort layout or snap clips).
- Insufficient adhesive coverage under large-format tiles.
- Skipping perimeter/movement joints—especially outdoors.
Ready to kit-up? Shop the range 🛒
Browse the full Tile Levelling System collection for clips, wedges, T-type spacers and levelling pliers—built for British jobs, indoors and out.