I inherited a 3/8" square notched trowel and a 3/16" v-notched trowel.
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Which is the correct for laying down a coat of thin-set prior to attaching 6" x 24" tile to a wall?
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When is the correct time to use either trowel?
What style notched trowel should I use to lay 6“x24” ceramic on a shower wall
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Best Answer
You can use either. If your walls are perfectly flat and the tile is too then 1/4 will be fine.
What would I normally do with 6x24? I would use a 1/4" trowel but backbutter all of the pieces. The tiles need to be pushed firmly in place too. My main concern with this type of tile is the bowing in the middle.