Trowel Size Selection Chart

Tile Size	Trowel Size
	3/16” x  5/32” V - Notch	1/4” x  3/16” V - Notch	1/4” x  1/4” Sq. – Notch	1/4” x  3/8”	1/2” x  1/2”
24” x  24”				X	Good
16” x  16”				X	Good
12” x  12”			X	Good	Better
8” x  8”			X	Good	Good
6” x  6”			Good	Better	X
4” x  4”		X	Good	Better	X
4” x  4” Wall Tile	X	Better	Good	X	X
2” x  2” Mosaic	Good	Better	Good	X	X
1” x  1” Mosaic	Better	Good	X	X	X

• Irregular sized tiles necessitate a larger notch size.
• Large tiles may necessitate back buttering to insure 100% coverage. Large tiles need 100% percent mortar coverage to insure against cracking and chipping.