Description
Overview
The Roberts 49737 wood-handle trowel has a flat-top V-notch profile for spreading flooring adhesive. Its 11-by-4-1/2-inch steel blade combines a ground, polished surface with a long die-cast aluminum shank for controlled adhesive application.
Features
- Ground and polished steel blade.
- Long aluminum shank supports the blade during spreading.
- Wood handle for a familiar hand-tool grip.
For carpet, vinyl sheet, LVT, VCT & wood. All model numbers and notch sizes below are transcribed from the comparison chart; an empty chart cell is labeled “Not listed.”
| Notch size | Application | Comfort Grip (11-inch blade) | Wood Handle (11-inch blade) | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 x 1/16 x 1/16 inch SQ | Carpet tile, fiberglass sheet, felt-backed sheet, luxury vinyl tile, plank, and cork underlayment | Not listed | 49768 | 10-181* |
| 1/16 x 1/16 x 1/16 inch SQ | Carpet tile, fiberglass sheet, felt-backed sheet, luxury vinyl tile and plank | 10-823 (with 10-degree blade angle) | 10-810 (with 10-degree blade angle) | Not listed |
| 1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8 inch SQ | Pre-finished parquet and wall base | Not listed | 49766 | Not listed |
| 1/8 x 1/8 x 1/16 inch Flat-Top V | Secondary-backed carpet, direct glue-down sheet vinyl installations, and cork underlayment | Not listed | 49737 | 10137-12 |
| 1/16 x 1/32 x 1/32 inch U | VCT, vinyl, luxury vinyl tile and plank | Not listed | 49771 | 10-181* |
| 1/16 x 1/32 x 5/64 inch U | Carpet tile, fiberglass sheet, felt-backed sheet, and VCT | Not listed | 49738 | Not listed |
| 1/4 x 1/4 x 1/4 inch SQ | Thinset application of ceramic tile 8 x 8 inches or smaller, laminated wood plank flooring, flat milled solid & shorts or plywood | 49915 (QEP) | 49713 (QEP) | 10113 (QEP) |
| 1/4 x 1/4 x 1/4 inch Flat-Top V | Pre-finished engineered wood plank, solid wood, bamboo and acrylic impregnated plank flooring | Not listed | 49769 | Not listed |
| 1/4 x 3/16 inch Tiger Tooth | Bamboo, solid and engineered wood flooring up to 1/2 inch thick | Not listed | 49767 | Not listed |
| 3/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 inch Flat-Top V | Laminated wood plank, solid wood, bamboo and acrylic impregnated plank flooring | Not listed | 49730 | Not listed |
- * Double Sided Trowels.
- Always check adhesive/mortar manufacturer's trowel recommendations before selecting a trowel notch.
- All trowels measure: width x depth x space apart.
- Recommended notch sizes by NTCA (National Tile Contractors Association).
The inset diagram identifies notch width, depth and space apart. The Tiger Tooth row contains only two dimension values; no third value is supplied in that row.
Specifications
- Model: 49737
- Blade size: 11 × 4-1/2 inches
- Notch type: Flat-top V-notch
- Notch dimensions: 1/8 × 1/8 × 1/16 inch
- Blade material: Steel
- Shank: Die-cast aluminum
- Handle: Wood
Applications
The listed uses include secondary-backed carpet, direct-glue-down carpet, sheet vinyl and cork underlayment when the flooring and adhesive instructions call for this notch profile.
Selection and Use
- Match the complete 1/8 × 1/8 × 1/16-inch notch specification, not simply “V-notch,” to the adhesive requirement.
- Check adhesive transfer during installation as directed by the flooring system; trowel dimensions alone do not guarantee coverage.
- Inspect the notched edge for wear before reuse because worn notches change the amount of adhesive applied.
