Difference between Square-Notch Trowel and V-Notch Trowel

Both are an essential tiling tool. Whether you a pro or a DIYer, you will have to use these handheld tools to apply thin set mortar and finish your tile project. 

Technically, using trowel gives you an idea about the right amount of thin set you have to take while applying it on the tile back or subfloor. Apart from that, it helps you create space or lines on the thin set applied, which provides better grip after drying.

Square-Notch and v-Notch both are among the different types of trowels and the most used ones too. In this blog, we talk about some of basic and technical differences between these two tiling tools. Check out the following subsections and pointers – 

Square-Notch Trowel

• As the name may suggest, this trowel has square or rectangular edges and notches. 

• Tile placers use it to create rows of mortar with flat space. 

• It picks more thin set mortar than V-notch trowel does.

• If you are using stones and tiles that are above 2 inches X 2 inches in size, working with square-notch trowel will ease your day.

V-Notch Trowel 

• This trowel gets its name from its “V” like notches. It has continuous zigzag pattern with pointed edge.

• It is also rectangular in shape.

• V-notch trowel is more commonly used for smaller tiles, such as mosaics.

• It picks less mortar than square-notch trowel.

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