Description
Overview
QEP LASH flat clips form the disposable base of the two-part clip-and-wedge tile leveling system. They space neighboring tiles and help hold their edges in alignment while the setting material cures.
Features
- Flat bases suit floor and wall installations.
- Slots in the clip base allow mortar to pass through.
- Designed to break below the tile surface after the mortar sets.
What's Included
- Selected quantity of flat clips only. Wedges are sold separately.
Specifications
- Tile thickness: 1/4–7/16 in.
- Joint width: 1/16 in.; separate spacers can increase the joint up to 1/4 in.
- Clip reuse: Single use
- Required companion: QEP LASH wedges, sold separately
Quantity Options
- 300 Pieces
- 1000 Pieces
Coverage Planning
Quantity needed varies with tile size and clip placement. For reference, 300 clips with 300 wedges cover approximately 60 sq. ft. of 6 x 24 in. tile or 200 sq. ft. of 24 x 24 in. tile. A 1,000-clip/1,000-wedge layout covers approximately 443 sq. ft. of 16 x 16 in. tile or 1,000 sq. ft. of 24 x 24 in. tile. Wedges are not included.
Applications
For porcelain, ceramic, marble and other suitable natural-stone floor or wall tile. LASH controls tile-to-tile alignment; it does not flatten an uneven subfloor or repair defective tile.
Selection and Use
- Prepare the substrate before setting tile. Use at least a 1/4 x 3/8 x 1/4 in. square-notch trowel as specified in the LASH instructions; back-buttering is recommended.
- Insert clips into fresh mortar, position the adjacent tile, then insert the reusable wedge. Optional LASH pliers help set the wedges.
- After the mortar has set, break off the clips as directed and retain the wedges for another installation.
