Information
When applying the adhesives onto the sub floor, different
notched trowels are used. They vary as follows:
- the quantity of applied adhesive and
- tooth depth and space
Both factors mainly influence a safe and constant reliable bonding. Our
recommendations indispensably incorporate to the usage of notched trowels designed by
STAUF.
The chart below indicates the types and applications for the different
notched trowels.
Identification
For characterizing a notched trowel, typically three dimensions are indicated:
These are:
the tooth space depth (a)
the tooth space width (b)
the tooth arc width (c)
The relevant dimensions are indicated in the chart below. |
STAUF notched trowel No. 3
for installation of
- mosaic parquet
- varnished mosaic-parquet
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Tooth space depth :
Tooth space width :
Tooth arc width: |
5/32"
1/8"
3/16" |
STAUF notched trowel No. 4
for installation of
- end grain wood blocks
- solid parquet
- upright mosaic parquet lamellas
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Tooth space depth :
Tooth space width :
Tooth arc width: |
1/4"
7/32"
9/32" |
STAUF notched trowel No. 5
for installation of
- varnished parquet
- 3/8" solid parquet
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|
Tooth space depth :
Tooth space width :
Tooth arc width: |
3/16"
1/4"
3/8" |
