The ATR all-in-one Tile Spacer and Levelling System helps the tiler achieve consistent width joints with zero lippage on tiles from 6 to 18 mm thick whilst using fewer pieces than strap & cap or wedge alternatives. The Universal range for Walls and Floors offers three plate types - Cross, Edge and 'T'. Special Floor Only Cross and Edge plates are available for uneven floors and large floor tiles:
- Cross plates space and level four tiles on their intersection
- an Edge plate fits between adjacent tiles anywhere along the face
- the 'T' plate provides
The ATR all-in-one Tile Spacer and Levelling System helps the tiler achieve consistent width joints with zero lippage on tiles from 6 to 18 mm thick whilst using fewer pieces than strap & cap or wedge alternatives. The Universal range for Walls and Floors offers three plate types - Cross, Edge and 'T'. Special Floor Only Cross and Edge plates are available for uneven floors and large floor tiles:
- Cross plates space and level four tiles on their intersection
- an Edge plate fits between adjacent tiles anywhere along the face
- the 'T' plate provides three-way support for offset / brick joints
All use the same threaded Spindle to pull together the adjacent tiles. See Frequently Asked Questions for more detail on these products
What is the difference between ATR Floor and Universal spacing plates?
The difference is in the spacer piece that forms the gap between the tiles. On the Universal plates, the blade is solid (of 2 or 3 mm width). The Floor plates use two thin blades to create the gap (2 or 3 mm overall width). Floor structures can be prone to movement, so the flexibility of the twin blade arrangement on the Floor spacer can be beneficial. By contrast, you would not want movement of vertically mounted tiles, so a Floor spacer is not advisable on walls. All three plates (Cross, Edge and T) are available in the Universal form. Floor plates are only available as Cross and Edge. Use the Universal T-plate for Offset joints on floors.
Why are fewer ATR Spacing Plates needed in comparison to other systems?
Crucially, ATR Spacing Plates are fitted at the intersection of a tile, which not only saves on hardware but also ensures level joints with minimal effort. Consider how a single Cross Plate levels the four adjacent tiles. By contrast with a strap and wedge systems, you’re probably going to use four individual spacers, each of which will have to be adjusted individually. And the same applies with T or Offset joints – one ATR T-plate does the work of the three Strap & Wedge items; you make one adjustment with the ATR system as opposed to individually setting three Wedges. So you save on hardware and time plus there is greater certainty the joint will stay level during the curing process.
What tiles can the ATR system be used on?
The ATR Tile Levelling system is suitable for most tile types at thicknesses between 6 and 18 mm – ceramic, porcelain, marble, onyx, granite and most composites.
Will the Screw pierce my waterproof membrane?
NO. The base of all spacing plates is solid. In addition, the bottom of the screw is flat so even with vigorous tightening, it will not pierce the base of the spacing plate
How often can the Spindles be re-used?
The metal thread in the spindle is sufficiently robust for multiple uses. Feedback suggests spindles are regularly re-used two or three times. The level of economy achieved with re-use of spindles is entirely in the hands of the user.
The ATR all-in-one Tile Spacer and Levelling System helps the tiler achieve consistent width joints with zero lippage on tiles from 6 to 18 mm thick whilst using fewer pieces than strap & cap or wedge alternatives. The Universal range for Walls and Floors offers three plate types - Cross, Edge and 'T'. Special Floor Only Cross and Edge plates are available for uneven floors and large floor tiles:
- Cross plates space and level four tiles on their intersection
- an Edge plate fits between adjacent tiles anywhere along the face
- the 'T' plate provides
