Adhesive Trowels for Professional Flooring Adhesive Application
R194.88
ROX® Adhesive Trowels – Contractor Range are professional flooring tools designed for the controlled application of adhesives, mastics and compatible flooring installation products.
They are suitable for a range of applications involving vinyl tiles and sheeting, luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), luxury vinyl planks (LVP), carpet tiles and selected specialist coating systems.
| Code | Description | Size | Handle | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32/1/001 | ADHESIVE TROWEL VINYL- A1 SPEC | 1.1 x 1.5 x 0.5 mm | Wood | Carbon Steel |
| 32/1/002 | ADHESIVE TROWEL VINYL- A2 SPEC | 1.4 x 1.7 x 1.3 mm | Wood | Carbon Steel |
| 32/1/006 | ADHESIVE TROWEL CARPET- B1 SPEC | 2.0 x 2.4 x 2.6 mm | Wood | Carbon Steel |
| 32/1/011 | ADHESIVE TROWEL- VINYL | 1.6 x 1.6 mm | Wood | Carbon Steel |
| 32/1/014 | ADHESIVE TROWEL- CARPET | 3 x 3 mm | Wood | Carbon Steel |
A flooring adhesive trowel is a hand tool used to spread flooring adhesive or mastic across a prepared substrate. Its notched blade creates a pattern of adhesive ridges that helps control the amount of material applied during installation.
The notch profile and dimensions influence the shape and volume of the adhesive ridges. The appropriate trowel depends on the adhesive manufacturer's recommendations, the flooring material, the substrate and the installation method.
Flooring adhesive trowels are commonly used for applications involving vinyl tiles and sheeting, LVT, LVP and carpet tiles. Specialist applications may also require suitable tools for compatible primers, epoxy products or other installation materials.
ROX® Contractor adhesive trowels feature hardened and tempered high-carbon steel blades designed for professional use.
- Hardened and tempered high-carbon steel blade: Designed for professional adhesive application.
- V-notch and square-notch profiles: Provides different options for specified flooring adhesives and applications.
- Wooden handle: A traditional handle design for controlled hand-tool operation.
- Aluminium shank: Connects the blade and handle assembly.
- Five internal rivets: Reinforces the handle and blade assembly.
- 280 mm x 115 mm blade format: A consistent working format across the documented Contractor Range.
- Multiple notch specifications: Options include A1, A2, B1, vinyl and carpet specifications.
- Professional flooring applications: Suitable for specified vinyl, LVT/LVP, carpet and specialist adhesive applications.
- Applying adhesive to vinyl tiles and vinyl sheeting.
- Spreading adhesive for luxury vinyl tiles (LVT).
- Applying adhesive for luxury vinyl planks (LVP).
- Applying adhesive to backed and unbacked carpet tiles, where specified.
- Applying thin-film pressure-sensitive adhesives.
- Applying compatible adhesives for wall fabrics and fibreglass cloth.
- Applying suitable epoxy primers and epoxy scraper coats.
- Supporting professional flooring installation and renovation projects.
- Commercial flooring contractors.
- Vinyl flooring installers.
- LVT and LVP installation specialists.
- Carpet tile installers.
- Flooring maintenance and renovation contractors.
- Installers working with specified wall fabrics and fibreglass cloth.
- Contractors undertaking compatible epoxy primer and scraper-coat applications.
The correct trowel should always be selected according to the material manufacturer's installation instructions and the requirements of the project.
What is a flooring adhesive trowel used for?
A flooring adhesive trowel is used to spread compatible adhesives and mastics over a prepared substrate before installing flooring materials such as vinyl tiles, vinyl sheeting, LVT, LVP and carpet tiles.
What is the difference between a V-notch and a square-notch adhesive trowel?
V-notch and square-notch trowels have different notch profiles that affect the shape of the adhesive ridges. The appropriate profile depends on the adhesive manufacturer's recommendations and the flooring installation system.
Which adhesive trowel should I use for LVT or LVP flooring?
Choose the trowel specified by the adhesive manufacturer for the particular LVT or LVP product, substrate and installation method. Check the required notch profile and adhesive coverage before starting installation.
Which ROX® adhesive trowel is suitable for vinyl flooring?
The ROX® Contractor Range includes a vinyl adhesive trowel with a 1.6 x 1.6 mm notch specification, product code 32/1/011. Confirm that this specification matches the adhesive and flooring manufacturer's requirements.
Which ROX® adhesive trowel is suitable for carpet tiles?
The ROX® Contractor Range includes a carpet adhesive trowel with a 3.0 x 3.0 mm notch specification, product code 32/1/014. Verify suitability against the specified carpet tile adhesive and installation method.
What material are ROX® Contractor adhesive trowels made from?
The ROX® Contractor adhesive trowels feature hardened and tempered high-carbon steel blades, wooden handles, aluminium shanks and five internal rivets.
What size are ROX® Contractor adhesive trowels?
The published blade dimensions for the ROX® Contractor Adhesive Trowel Range are 280 mm x 115 mm. Individual variants differ in their notch specifications.
Can adhesive trowels be used for epoxy products?
ROX® Contractor adhesive trowels are listed for applying compatible epoxy primers and epoxy scraper coats. Check the product technical data and application requirements before selecting a trowel.
How do I know when an adhesive trowel needs replacing?
Inspect the blade and notches for wear, damage or changes in profile. Replace the trowel when wear prevents it from producing the adhesive application specified by the manufacturer.
How do I choose the correct adhesive trowel notch size?
Check the flooring manufacturer's and adhesive manufacturer's installation instructions. The correct notch depends on the flooring material, adhesive, substrate and required application method.
| Feature | ROX® Contractor Range | ROX® Eco Range |
|---|---|---|
| Blade material | Hardened and tempered high-carbon steel | Cold-rolled steel |
| Blade dimensions | 280 x 115 mm | 225 x 100 mm |
| Handle | Wooden handle | Contoured solid plastic handle |
| Blade profile | V-notch and square-notch profiles | V-notch and square-notch profiles |
| Additional blade feature | Hardened and tempered blade construction | Profiled on all four sides for added wear |
| Handling | Traditional wooden handle design | Contoured plastic handle; suitable for right- and left-handed users |
| Available specifications | A1, A2, B1, Vinyl and Carpet | Vinyl and Carpet |
| Vinyl notch option | 1.6 x 1.6 mm | 1.6 x 1.6 mm |
| Carpet notch option | 3.0 x 3.0 mm | 2.4 x 2.4 mm |
| Typical applications | Vinyl tiles and sheeting, LVT/LVP, backed and unbacked carpet tiles, wall fabrics, fibreglass cloth and specified epoxy products | Vinyl tiles and sheeting, LVT/LVP, backed and unbacked carpet tiles, wall fabrics, fibreglass cloth and specified epoxy products |
Which ROX® Adhesive Trowel Range Should You Choose?
Choose the ROX® Contractor Range if you require the larger 280 x 115 mm blade, hardened and tempered high-carbon steel construction, a wooden handle and aluminium shank, and the available A1, A2, B1, Vinyl or Carpet specifications.
Choose the ROX® Eco Range if you prefer the smaller 225 x 100 mm blade, contoured plastic handle and cold-rolled steel construction, with Vinyl and Carpet notch options.
Before selecting either range, check the flooring and adhesive manufacturer's recommendations for the required notch profile, notch dimensions and adhesive coverage.
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