Trowels · 11 in the store
The right trowel. For every glue.
Notched trowels for wood floor adhesive, thinset and mastic. Match the notch to your flooring and glue, then call to check stock before you drive over.
The short version
Three kinds of job, eleven trowels. Find your flooring, then your notch, then your trowel.
Wood floor adhesive
- Trowels
- 5
- Sq ft per gallon
- 35–70
- Notches
- 1/4" to 3/4"
- Best for
- Solid and engineered planks
Thin spread
- Trowels
- 3
- Sq ft per gallon
- 68.5–110
- Notches
- 3/32" to 1/8"
- Best for
- Thin glue, carpet, cork, vinyl
Thinset and general
- Trowels
- 3
- Sq ft per gallon
- 30–60
- Notches
- 3/16" and 1/4"
- Best for
- Thinset, mastic, smaller tile
Notch rule: a smaller notch lays a thinner layer, so a gallon goes further. Use the notch your adhesive’s data sheet calls for, and always follow the adhesive maker’s instructions. Need a notch that isn’t listed? Call and we’ll get it for you.
Wood floor adhesive trowels
Five trowels for wood floor adhesive. Sized for solid and engineered planks, from narrow boards to 16" wide.
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1/4" × 1/4" V-Notch Trowel
Precision adhesive trowel for hardwood floor installations, made for use with select wood floor adhesive systems.
- Notch
- 1/4" × 1/4" V
- Sq ft per gallon
- Up to 35
Solid hardwood up to 9" wide. Engineered hardwood up to 16" wide and 3/4" thick.
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1250G Trowel
Professional applicator for spreading wood flooring adhesives, such as Bona R851 adhesive.
- Notch
- 1/4" × 1/4" × 7/16"
- Sq ft per gallon
- 60–65
Coverage depends on the subfloor and the application angle. Engineered up to 8" wide and 3/4" thick. Solid up to 5" wide and 3/4" thick.
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1500G Trowel
Notched trowel for wood floor adhesives, such as Bona Quantum, R851 and Quantum Flow.
- Notch
- 5/16" × 5/16" × 7/16"
- Sq ft per gallon
- 50–55
Coverage depends on the substrate and the adhesive. For wider or thicker planks: engineered up to 16" wide, or solid planks over 3/4" thick and 5" to 9" wide.
EFP Trowel
Professional applicator that spreads wood floor adhesives at a precise, consistent depth for hardwood installation.
- Notch
- 5/16" × 5/16" × 3/4"
- Sq ft per gallon
- Up to 70
Coverage varies by adhesive type.
Trowel 49730 Pro
Designed for professional flooring installations. Ideal for solid wood, bamboo, engineered flooring, laminated wood planks and acrylic impregnated plank flooring.
- Notch
- 3/16" × 1/4" × 1/2" FTV
- Sq ft per gallon
- Up to 55
Thin-spread trowels
Fine notches for a thin, even layer: glue, mastic, carpet, cork underlayment and sheet vinyl.
Trowel 9RCA, wood handle
Hand tool for spreading thin layers of adhesive, glue or mastic in flooring and tile installations.
- Notch
- 3/32" × 3/32" × 3/32" V
- Sq ft per gallon
- 68.5 minimum
Minimum spread rate for RCA-style blades.
Trowel 9RCA-U, cushion handle
Professional flooring trowel with a high-carbon bright spring steel blade and an ergonomic Ultigrip handle.
- Notch
- 3/32" × 3/32" × 3/32" flat-top V
- Sq ft per gallon
- 68.5 minimum
Blade is 4-1/2" wide by 11-1/2" high.
Trowel 49737, wood handle
Professional-grade tool for applying adhesive for carpet, cork underlayment and sheet vinyl.
- Notch
- 1/8" × 1/8" × 1/16" V
- Sq ft per gallon
- 90–110
Coverage depends on the adhesive and the substrate.
Thinset and general trowels
All-round notches for thinset, mastic and smaller tile, with wood and comfort handles.
Trowel 3PAR, economy V-notch
V-shaped teeth for spreading flooring and wall adhesives, such as thinset or wood flooring glue.
- Notch
- 1/4" × 1/4" V
- Sq ft per gallon
- 30–35
Used for engineered wood, solid wood flooring or smaller tile, following the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Trowel 49713, wood handle
For thinset mortar on floor tiles up to 8" × 8", laminated wood plank flooring and flat-milled solid flooring.
- Notch
- 1/4" × 1/4" × 1/4" U
- Sq ft per gallon
- 30–40
Coverage shown is with heavy adhesives or wood flooring adhesives.
Trowel 49917, comfort handle
For thinset and mastic on drywall and mosaics (tiles up to 8" × 8"), 3-ply and 5-ply engineered plank flooring, and cove base.
- Notch
- 3/16" × 5/32" V
- Sq ft per gallon
- 45–55
About 45–55 with wood flooring adhesives, 40–60 with mastics and thinset.
Pick up at a location near you
- Open at 7 AM on weekdays (Marietta at 6:30 AM)
- Call to check your trowel before you come
- Free 30-day returns on in-stock items, at any of the 6 locations
Finish the job
Everything that goes with the glue, at the same counter.
Notch sizes and coverage are from the trowel makers and depend on the adhesive, the subfloor and the flooring. Always follow the adhesive maker’s instructions. Call your store to check stock before you drive over. Special-order items can’t be returned.