Clips and wedges

Sahand Chemical Clips and Wedges are used to level the surfaces of various tiles, ceramics up to 11 mm thick, and stones up to 25 mm thick on walls and floors. Using HDPE clips, it is possible to create a 1 to 2 mm gap between the tiles.

The design of the plastic clips is such that they have the necessary resistance when installing the wedge with pliers, but after installing the tiles, they are easily broken with a horizontal blow, creating empty space for grouting between the tiles.

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Is the use of clips and wedges mandatory in tiling?

The levelness of tiles and ceramics and the uniform distance between them have a significant impact on the appearance and durability of tiled surfaces.

On the other hand, unevenness and misalignment of tiles after installation (commonly referred to as “lippage”) will cause the surface glaze to chip and lose its beauty. Also, during cleaning, water and detergents do not flow out easily.

In addition, factors such as differences in the thickness of tiles and ceramics with each other and differences in the thickness of tile adhesive or mortar used can cause differences in level and unevenness between tiles. Using clips and wedges will solve all these problems.

Application of Clips and Wedges

The benefits of using clips and wedges in tiling include the following:

• Leveling the surface of tiles and eliminating lippage
• Faster, easier and more accurate tile installation
• Preventing tile movement before the mortar or tile adhesive dries
• Creating a uniform distance between tile joints

Calculating the Number of Clips and Wedges

The number of clips and wedges required for tiling is calculated based on the dimensions of the tiles and ceramics and the area of the surface. For this purpose, the required number of clips and wedges is obtained using the following table:

How to use:

First, the hand pliers are adjusted according to the thickness of the tile. Then, the tile adhesive or mortar is applied to the surface using a notched trowel, and the tile is installed on it. After that, clips are placed on the edge of the tile and on the adhesive in the appropriate number.

Then, the next tile is installed on the adhesive and adjacent to the previous tile, and the wedges are manually placed in the clips. Then, using pliers, the wedges are tightened with maximum pressure in the clip so that the tile surfaces are leveled.

After the mortar or adhesive has set, using a rubber hammer or by kicking the clips horizontally, they are broken off from the base and the wedges are released. Finally, after cleaning and collecting the broken clips and wedges, the gaps between the tiles are ready for grouting.

It is worth noting that the remaining wedges are reusable. It is also important to note that the clips and wedges should be placed at a distance from the corner of the tile and ceramic. Also, the wedges should not be manually removed from their place before breaking the clips.