Which trowel for stone tiles?

I'm tiling a bathroom counter and have adjectives my supplies but not sure I purchased the right trowel. I purchased a square-notched trowel 1/4x1/4x1/4. What is the difference between this one and the one I see commonly used on tv and on other tiling jobs...the cut-throat tooth edge type?


Answers:    I tile every year of my life, and I want to assume these "Stone Tiles" are at lowest possible Milled flat on one side, though if they are RAW, not production glazed, I wouldn't be using them on a counter top.

I also don't always use 1/4 inch mortar bead on counter tops, often choosing 1/8, (In one and the same Tool you purchased). Floor tiles yes, always. That's a short time ago a personal choice and not a Law set in stone (no pun intended). You enjoy the correct tool for Thinset.

The saw edge applicators, are usually used for mastics/Adhesive tile setting materials, which are also, regularly used for counter tops, Not very practical for tile or stone.

Steven Wolf
lately my two "sense"
The size of tiles makes a difference contained by the trowel,say if you where on earth using a smaller trowel it needs smaller number mortar or glue so you would use a smaller notched trowel, for larger tiles you use larger sized trowels, because of need more mortar or glue to stick to . also they use different trowels beside vinyl flooring as well. Id contact the place where on earth you got the trowel and trademark sure you have the right 1 for the available job your doing. hope this helps ........
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