How Do Tile Levelling Systems Work?
13/10/2025
There’s nothing more frustrating than completing a tiling project only to spot that your lines are slightly out or your spacing is uneven. Rather than redo the entire project, you can ensure your tile installation is spot-on by using a tile levelling system from the start. But what exactly is a tile levelling system? How do they work, and when should you be using them?
This article provides everything you need to know about maximising the benefits of your tile levelling system, ensuring a stress-free, professional tiled finish.
What is a Tile Levelling System?
A tile levelling system is a collection of tile-specific components that assist with tiling. The purpose of a tile levelling system is to prevent lippage, cracking, or movement, to strengthen tiles, and to deliver a neat and long-lasting result. They are reliable tools to make the entire tiling process efficient, easy, and successful.
What’s Included in a Tile Levelling System?
Your tiling levelling system typically consists of three components: clips, wedges and spacers/pegs. Each has its own core purpose, but they work simultaneously to provide a consistent and straightforward tiling process.
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These plastic clips, such as the GLS Wedge Levelling System 3mm Clip, are part of a two-part system with tile wedges. The clip slots between the tile and tile wedge, keeping tiles flush and level while the tile adhesive cures. Once the adhesive has dried, the clip is removed. |  | |
Tile wedges such as the Progress Prolevel Wedge or the Kubala Smart Level Wedge are used alongside tile clips to prevent lippage during installation. Available in a range of shapes and sizes, they are placed between adjacent tiles, pulling them level while the adhesive sets. Once set, tile wedges can be removed and reused. |  | |
These are small, plastic devices to maintain consistent spacing between tiles. They’re available in a range of sizes and shapes, including Crosses, Y-shaped and T-shaped spaces, depending on what’s best for your tiling project. Once the tile adhesive is set, tile spacers and pegs can be removed and reused. |  |
Tile Levelling Bundles & Tools
Levelling system kits and spin levelling systems combine the three main tile levelling components into a single system. It’s also worth investing in tile levelling pliers to aid alignment throughout your tiling project.
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These innovative levelling systems, such as the Genesis GLS Spin Levelling System or the Bihui T-Spin Levelling System, feature an auto-rotation base which uses centripetal force to keep your tiles in place. This ensures accuracy, alignment and prevents lippage or movement. |  | |
Tile levelling kits have everything you need to boss your tiling project like a pro. From the Genesis Easy Level Tile Levelling System Starter Pack with G2 Mounting Gun to the Peygran Tile Levelling System for Ceramic tiles, there’s a tiling system for every skill level. |  | |
Tile pliers, such as Pro Tiler Tools Economy Floor Pliers or PREMTOOL Tile Floor Pliers TLS-FLPL, help ensure alignment and work particularly well with large-format tiles. They help secure the tile wedge and tile clip in place, ensuring tiles are firmly in position for a secure, flush finish. |  |
How Does a Tile Levelling System Work?
A tiling levelling system works by using a range of components during your tiling project. Each component is designed for a specific purpose and should be used in a particular order to achieve the best results. Follow the steps below to use your tile levelling system correctly:
Step One: Preparation
Before you start, make sure you have your essential tiling tools and that you’re wearing the appropriate PPE for your tiling project. Knee pads are also a good idea, especially when working on lower-level tiles.
Step Two: Tile Levelling Clips
Once you’ve applied tile adhesive to your floor or wall tile and installed it onto the surface, place a tile levelling clip between adjacent tiles.
Step Three: Tile Spacers & Tile Pegs
Whether you use tile spacers or tile pegs, they achieve the same results. As you install each tile, use a set-sized spacer to ensure consistent gaps throughout your tiling project.
Step Four: Tile Wedges
Insert your tile levelling wedge into the opening of the tile clip and press it into place.
Step Five: Tile Levelling Pliers
Use tile levelling pliers to apply pressure to the tile wedge. This pulls the tiles into the correct position, keeping the surface flush.
Step Six: Clean Up
Once the tile adhesive is fully cured and dried, remove the wedges and clips by tapping them out with a rubber mallet. If there’s any excess adhesive, gently remove it – our blog, What is the Best Thing to Clean Tiles With can help.
When Should I Use a Tile Levelling System?
Whether you’re tiling indoors, outdoors, floors, walls, or over underfloor heating, a tile levelling system should be an essential part of your tiling toolkit. It can be used to assist in the installation of any-sized tiles and shapes, including squares, rectangles, and hexagons. Along with making the tiling process easier, it also helps ensure accuracy and efficiency, saving you time and money on your tiling project.
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The Benefits of Using a Tile Levelling System
Prevent slippage and slumping
Prevent tiles from cracking
Avoid tile lippage
Achieve a uniform finish
Create even spaces between tiles
Even tile grout lines
Versatility – can be used on floor and wall tiles of all thicknesses
Ensuring straight lines and even surfaces
Deliver a professional finish
Get the job done right the first time
Master Your Tiling Project
Browse our range of tile levelling systems today to ensure your tiles are strong, flush and even throughout. If you require any tiling advice or assistance with your order, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at [email protected] or call us at 01604 859800.