T-Lock - Professional Anti Lippage Tile Leveling System - 500 Tile Leveling Clips 250 Clips White FBA_T-Lock TM

Unless you're a tile pro, you ought to consider using these, especially if your tiles are larger than 12x12. These T-Lock clips, when combined with PLM's reusable wedges, magically bring the adjacent corners and edges of 2, 3, or even 4 tiles into perfect planar alignment. I disagree with the manufacturer's claim that no assembly tool is needed. While the wedges/clips can be connected by hand, you'll loose a fingernail or worse trying -- unsuccessfully -- to get the connection tight; you need a pair of adjustable pliers at least (and frankly, the PLM pliers are worth the time-savings alone). I found you need to check/adjust tile spacing in nearby corners after tightening wedges fully -- the wedge may stick rather than slide as it's forced through the clip, carrying the underlying tile with it. Also, to build on another reviewer's comment regarding pre-installing clips along tile edges when stopping for the day: I found it important to pull the clips up tight against the bottom of the day's final tiles. If instead, you push the clips deep under the final tiles, when leveling the next course in the morning, you'll likely find the wedge tends to set the new work too low because half the clip is held at the bottom of the old thinset instead of the top. Lastly, I echo other reviewers' admonition: You'll soon regret -- deeply regret -- letting thin-set accumulate around the stem of these clips. I'll never do another tile project without clips and wedges, and I was quite satisfied with the performance of these clips.

I have used this system enough now that I feel a great review is in order. I run my own Home Improvement business here in the Myrtle Beach, SC area and have used this system many times now. I do not claim to be a professional tile contractor but do know that I am picky when it comes to my work and know how to do it right. This Perfect Tilemaster Leveling System helps you to obtain professional results. I have seen work by self-proclaimed professionals that should be using this system for the "lippage" that is present in their finished work. Many would say what's the big deal with a little lippage, you have to look close to see it. Well why not provide your customers or yourself with the best job that you can when tiling a shower or a floor for it can be a considerable investment and you want it to look it's best. I have not used any other leveling systems out there to be able to compare for when I have prepared the subfloor and cement board properly this system has always worked fine for me. *Tip: There has been much said about making sure that you remove the thinset or mortar from around the clip if there is any present. If you do this as stated all clips will remove just fine.

THE BEST BRAND IN THE MARKET BY FAR. RIGID AND STABLE, THE OTHERS DON'T WORK. IT IS OF AN EXTRAORDINARY HELP IN LEVELING TILES' HEIGHT ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE LARGE FORMAT TILES 36 INCHES LONG BY 6 INCHES WIDE. MYSELF AND MY FRIENDS WHO INSTALLED THE TILES TOGETHER RATE THIS PRODUCT 95 TO 100 % GOOD RATED. THEY WORK AS ESPACERS IN BETWEEN TILES AS WELL. THE ONLY THING, IS YOU NEED TO MOVE WITH MORTAR'S TIME, SO YOU CANNOT TAKE TOO LONG TO DO THE CLIPPING. YOU NEED TO DO THE CLIPPING WHILE THE MORTAR IS IN A WET STAGE. AVOID AIR CIRCULATION, KEEP DOORS CLOSED. ONCE THE WEDGE IS CLIPPED IT WILL LIFT BOTH TILES TOGETHER. BUT REMEMBER MOVE FAST OR ONLY APPLY MORTAR FOR A FEW TILES WITHIN A GOOD REACHABILITY. GREAT PRODUCT, INGENIOSITY IS THERE, THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT IS TOO EXPENSIVE.

They work well as far as spacing and leveling the tile. They do not always break off cleanly and you need to do a little extra work at getting the broken tabs out of the tile gap. Just make sure you snap them off going with the tile gap and not from side to side. Also if you are not careful and you need to slide the tile to butt against the clips you tend to get a bit of mortar build up in the middle and outside edges of the clip, you will need to clean this out after they are snapped off.

Clips are great if you clean the area well before sticking them between tile. If its not perfectly clean you will have these things break at bad places and spend tons of time trying to get the pieces out so you can grout. Very annoying. Also extremely over priced, I invested in this kit for a remodeling project and I've gone through 1250 clips (700-800 sq ft, large format plank tiles). It has been much more expensive than I expected. Watch a ton of videos on application to save you time and headaches. If your not keeping the edges perfectly clean its a nightmare. I think these come out to be around .25c each? They likely cost 2-3c to make, seems like a pretty high markup. I've had to spend close to $300 in this T-lock kit, 10% of my project cost! Not worth it considering alternatives at 1/3 the price.