Two sides of the trowel are notched with either “V” or “square-shaped” notches
Use a square-notched trowel for spreading thin sets on horizontal surfaces
Use V-notched trowels for spreading adhesives on vertical surfaces
Oval notches give you a better tile adhesion, developed in conjunction with the NTCA technical committee
Used to spread adhesive or mastic on the base surface before laying tile or other floor coverings
Notched trowels provide a bead (rib) pattern, which ensures both uniform thickness of material and full contact with the tile after beating in
Small-sized, smooth-backed tiles like ceramic mosaics do not require as much setting material for bonding as do larger tiles with patterned or uneven backs
Marshalltown DuraSoft Notched Trowels
Model No.
Size
Notch Style
Application
702SD
1/4″ X 1/4″ X 1/4″
Square
Medium ceramic wall tile, floor tile
776SD
1/4″ X 1/4″ X 3/8″
Square
Large ceramic floor tile, pavers
5779SD
3/8″ X 3/8″ X 3/8″
Square
Medium ceramic floor tile, EIFS
775SD
1/2″ X 1/2″ X 1/2″
Square
Medium ceramic floor tile, pavers, EIFS
718SD
1/4″ X 1/4″ X 1/4″
U
Medium ceramic floor tile
716SD
1/4″ X 1/4″ X 3/8″
U
Medium ceramic floor tile, wall tile
717SD
1/4″ X 1/4″ X 1/2″
U
Medium ceramic wall tile, floor tile
719SD
9/16″ X 3/4″ X 3/8″
U
Large ceramic floor tile, marble mortar
771SD
3/16″ X 5/32″ X 3/16″
V
Small ceramic floor tile, wall tile, mosaic, carpet
780SD
1/4″ X 3/16″ X 1/4″
V
Small ceramic floor tile, wall tile, metal tile
770SD
15/32″ X 1/2″ X 15/32″
V
Large ceramic floor tile
Additional information
Options
702S – 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4" Square Notch, 716S – 1/4" x 1/4" x 3/8" U Notch, 717S – 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/2" U Notch, 718S – 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4" U Notch, 719S – 9/16" x 3/4" x 3/8" U Notch, 770S – 15/32" x 1/2" x 15/32" V Notch, 771S – 3/16" x 5/32" x 3/16" V Notch, 775S – 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" Square Notch, 776S – 1/4" x 1/4" x 3/8" Square Notch, 780S – 1/4" x 3/16" x 1/4" V Notch, 5779SD – 3/8" x 3/8" x 3/8" Square Notch, 779SD – 1/4" x 1/4" V Notch
