6 products
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Adhesive trowel · 1/8 in notch
Homax Adhesive Spreader, 1/8 in Notch
Best for: Indoor carpet adhesive
Regular price$4.61
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Adhesive trowel · 3/32 in notch
Homax Adhesive Spreader, 3/32 in V-Notch
Best for: Vinyl flooring adhesive
Regular price$5.27 -
Adhesive trowel · 1/4 in notch
Homax Adhesive Spreader, 1/4 in Notch
Best for: Ceramic tile adhesive
Regular price$5.40 -
Adhesive trowel · 3/16 in notch
Homax Adhesive Spreader, 3/16 in Notch
Best for: Hardwood flooring adhesive
Regular price$6.82 -
Adhesive trowel
Homax Heavy-Duty Adhesive Spreader Knife
Best for: Spreading and scraping adhesive day after day
Regular price$1.82 -
Adhesive trowel · 3/8 in notch
Homax Adhesive Spreader, 8 in, 3/8 in Notch
Best for: Thick adhesive beds under large tile
Regular price$7.47
No product matches every filter you picked.
Which notch puts down the right bed of adhesive?
The notch on a spreader decides how thick a bed of adhesive goes under your floor, so match the notch to the floor first. Homax marks each spreader for its job: the 3/32 in V-notch for vinyl flooring, the 1/8 in notch for indoor carpet, the 3/16 in notch for hardwood and the 1/4 in notch for ceramic tile. The 8 in spreader with a 3/8 in notch is meant for heavy ceramic tile, and its label names the notch size and the use. If your adhesive names a notch of its own, follow the adhesive.
Width changes how fast you cover the floor. The carpet and hardwood spreaders are 8 in wide, while the 1/4 in ceramic tile spreader is 3 in wide, which suits a small area. The Homax heavy-duty spreader knife pairs an 8 in edge with 1/8 in notches for carpet and vinyl tile, and its beveled edges reach into corners. The yellow plastic on the heavy-duty knife and the 3/8 in model is solvent-proof. These spreaders are reusable, so scrape them clean between sections before the adhesive sets on the teeth.
| Spreader | Notch | Width | Floor |
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| Adhesive Spreader, V-Notch | 3/32 in | Not confirmed | Vinyl flooring |
| Adhesive Spreader | 1/8 in | 8 in | Indoor carpet |
| Adhesive Spreader | 3/16 in | 8 in | Hardwood flooring |
| Adhesive Spreader | 1/4 in | 3 in | Ceramic tile |
| Adhesive Spreader, 8 in | 3/8 in | 8 in | Heavy ceramic tile and vinyl |
| Heavy-Duty Adhesive Spreader Knife | 1/8 in | 8 in | Carpet and vinyl tile |
These 6 products are part of the Homax product family, from $1.82 to $7.47 in our last catalog update.
Questions
About Homax flooring trowels and spreaders
Which Homax spreader notch do you use for vinyl flooring?
The 3/32 in V-notch spreader is the one marked for vinyl flooring adhesive. The fine V spreads a thin, even bed. If your adhesive names a different notch, use that one instead.
Which Homax spreader do you need for ceramic tile?
The 1/4 in notch spreader is marked for ceramic tile and is 3 in wide, handy in small spaces. For heavy ceramic tile, the 8 in spreader with a 3/8 in notch puts down a thicker bed and reaches farther with each pass.
Can you use the Homax carpet spreader for hardwood?
No. Both are 8 in wide, but the carpet spreader has 1/8 in notches and the hardwood spreader has 3/16 in notches, which leave a heavier bed of adhesive under the boards. Both are reusable polystyrene.