Stop tile lippage and achieve a perfectly flat finish
From floor levelling and primers to tile levelling clips 2mm and levelling wedges for tile, this guide shows you how to plan floor tile spacing, choose the right tiling spacers and wedges, and use a tile spacers levelling system for flawless walls and floors. ✨🧱
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Meet the kegret levelling system: robust level clips, reusable wedge spacers, and precise spacer clips designed for porcelain, stone and ceramic. Pair with kegret tiles primer, kegret tiles backer board, and kegret tiles self levelling compound for a stable substrate.
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Whether you’re considering a genesis tile levelling system, vitrex tile levelling system, or tile levelling system kegret, the goal is the same: control tiles lippage with the right combination of levelling spacers, spacer wedges and spacer clip hardware.
Plan first: how to level floor for tile 🧭
- Inspect and mark high/low spots; use screed levelling tools to gauge variation.
- Prime with kegret tiles primer for even absorption.
- Correct dips with self levelling compound kegret tiles (also known as kegret tiles self levelling compound) — ideal before large-format porcelain or a stepped edge such as a porcelain tile step.
- For timber or uneven subfloors, fix a rigid base using kegret tiles backer board.
- Dry-lay to confirm floor tile spacing before you open the adhesive. 🧪
Tip: If you prefer a kit-based approach, choose a magic levelling kit combining tile levelling clips screwfix-style clips with robust wedges for fast alignment.
Choose your spacers & wedges 🧱
Clip-and-wedge systems minimise tile lippage while also maintaining joint width. Options include tile levelling spacers 2mm, a 2mm tile levelling system for tight grout lines, and a more forgiving 5mm tile levelling system (or tile levelling system 5mm) for exterior porcelain such as 20mm porcelain tile levelling system projects.
| Joint width | Typical use | System notes |
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| 2mm | Bathroom walls & floors, neat grout lines | screwfix 2mm tile spacers / screwfix tile spacers 2mm, tile levelling spacers 2mm, tile levelling clips 2mm, lash tile levelling clips |
| 3mm | General interior floors | 2mm or 3mm tile spacers are the most common for busy homes |
| 5mm | Patios / driveways; 20mm porcelain | 20mm porcelain tile levelling system 5mm, tile levelling system screwfix alternatives, 20mm tile levelling system screwfix style sets |
| 10mm | External paving & drainage gaps | 10mm paving spacers / paving spacers 10mm for consistent slabs |
Prefer traditional pegs? floor tiling spacers, tiling pegs and tiling wedges screwfix still shine for small ceramics. For porcelain, a tile spacers levelling system with levelling wedge and spacer clips gives more control.
How to use tile spacers (and wedges) 🧑🔧
1) Bed & place
Spread adhesive, then set your first course with a tile setter. Insert kegret tile spacers (also known as kegret tiles tile spacers / kegret tiles spacers) to lock joint width.
2) Add level clips
Slide level clips or spacer clip under edges. For walls, choose a tile levelling system for walls with lighter tension.
3) Drive the wedges
Press in wedge spacers / levelling wedges for tile using a professional tiling tool until the surfaces are flush. Systems like vitrex tile levelling system and genesis tile levelling system operate similarly.
4) Cure & remove
After curing, kick or tap to break the stems. This simple tile method keeps lines straight and joint depths consistent.
Shopping around? Many UK installers search for tile wedges screwfix, screwfix tile levelling, or tile levelling clips screwfix. You’ll find equivalent performance in the tile levelling system kegret tiles range — engineered for UK standards and readily available direct.
Real‑world sets for porcelain & paving 🪵🪨
- Porcelain floors: A porcelain tile levelling system with tile levelling spacers 2mm (or 2mm tile levelling system) keeps lines discreet.
- 20mm outdoor slabs: A 20mm porcelain tile levelling system or 20mm tile levelling system screwfix-style kit paired with 5mm tile levelling system clips is ideal.
- Steps & edges: For a neat porcelain tile step, combine spacer wedges with kegret levelling clips for precise rises and nosings.
- Paving: Use 10mm paving spacers / paving spacers 10mm for drainage joints that look intentional.
FAQs 🙋♂️
What size tile spacers for wall tiles?
For most British bathrooms, 2mm or 3mm tile spacers work well. If you need razor‑thin lines choose a 2mm tile levelling system; for rustic ceramics go wider. Many ask what size tile spacers for wall tiles or even type wall tile spacers what size — the answer depends on tile calibre and style.
What size spacers for floor tiles?
Most homes use 3mm. Large‑format porcelain often suits 3–5mm; exteriors may need 5–10mm. This also addresses what size tile spacers for floor, what size spacers for floor tiles and general what size tile spacers queries.
How do I avoid tiles lippage?
Start with floor levelling and a sound base, then use a clip‑and‑wedge system like tile levelling system kegret or kegret tiles self levelling sets, along with correctly sized clips such as tile levelling clips 2mm. Pair with flooring wedge tools for even pressure.
Are Screwfix‑style systems compatible?
Yes — search terms like tile levelling system screwfix, 20mm tile levelling system screwfix, and screwfix tile levelling map to similar clip widths. You can also find tile wedges screwfix and tiling wedges screwfix equivalents within Kegret kits.
Quick picker: match your job to a system 🎯
| Project | Recommended | Why |
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| Bathroom walls | tile levelling system for walls + tile levelling spacers 2mm | Keeps lines sharp; answers the classic what size spacers for wall tiles debate. |
| Kitchen floors | tile levelling system kegret tiles + floor tiling spacers | Stable joints for everyday wear; easy upgrades with spacer clips. |
| Patios with 20mm porcelain | 20mm porcelain tile levelling system 5mm | Wider joints for drainage; compatible with most level clips and spacer wedges. |
Before you grout ✅
- Remove all levelling spacers, spacer clips and wedge spacers after curing.
- Check joints with a flooring wedge and clean edges.
- Replace any damaged kegret levelling clips before continuing.
If you’ve browsed kegret tiles already, you’ll know our systems rival popular options like lash tile levelling clips while staying simple to use and easy to source in the UK.
Where these phrases fit when shopping 🛒
Common search phrases such as kegret tiles primer, kegret tiles self levelling, self levelling spacers, self levelling tile spacers, and retailer queries like tile wedges screwfix, tile levelling system screwfix or screwfix tile spacers 2mm all point toward the same goal: faster installs and cleaner results. If in doubt, start with a balanced tile spacers levelling system and scale clip size to the job.
Still unsure whether to choose 2mm or 3mm tile spacers? Try a trial board. A single box of spacer clips and a handful of wedges will show you what looks best under your lighting.