Posted on Date Posted by Dipak Patel on 30th Sep 2025
Are Tile Levelling Clips Worth It? | Tile Warehouse
Are Tile Levelling Clips Worth It? Pros and Cons
What Tile Levelling Clips Do
Levelling clips lock adjacent tiles to the same height while adhesive cures, reducing lippage and improving the final flatness—especially on large‑format porcelain and in rooms with strong raking light.
Pros
- Flatter results: Fewer lips and shadow lines on big tiles.
- Confidence for DIYers: Helps maintain a consistent plane.
- Efficiency: Less rework once you learn placement and tensioning.
Cons
- Added cost: Small cost per m²—budget for clips and re‑usable wedges/caps.
- Learning curve: Placement density and tension take practice.
- Not a cure‑all: Clips won’t fix poor prep or an uneven subfloor.
Shop now: Choose from tile levelling systems (wedge kits for value; spin‑caps for reusability and speed), match with the right adhesive and stock up on tile spacers.
When They’re Most Worth It
- Large‑format tiles (600×600 and bigger) or long planks (e.g., 1200×200).
- DIY installs where consistency and reassurance matter.
- Raking light (patio doors, low windows) where minor lips show up.
How to Use Them Well
- Prepare the substrate—flat, clean, primed. Self‑level if needed.
- Use the right trowel size and back butter large tiles for coverage.
- Place clips at tile interfaces, 50–100mm from corners, and tension evenly.
- Remove by shearing parallel to the joint once the adhesive has set (see timing guide).
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Bottom Line
For big tiles and DIYers, levelling clips are usually worth it—a small extra cost that delivers a flatter, more professional finish. Experienced tilers on small, very flat ceramics may choose to skip them.