Manufacturer | Spin Doctor |
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Part Number | SD400KIT18 |
Item Weight | 2.94 pounds |
Package Dimensions | 11.65 x 10.91 x 4.13 inches |
Item model number | SDCAP & RTC - SD18 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | Leveling Accessory |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Lippage Control System 250 Starter Kit With 1/8 Base plates, Tile Leveling System 1/8
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- Free-spin design allows cap to spin down the spacer screw with minimal effort.
- Spaces, levels, and aligns all in one package.
- Easily used by first time installers and seasoned pros alike.
- Kit include: 100 caps (reusable for multiple jobs), 250 black base plates 1/8 (black)
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ASIN | B072KJL9CC |
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3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #87,021 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #69 in Floor Leveling Compounds |
Date First Available | June 13, 2017 |
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Spin Doctor Lippage Control System. Kit Include: 100 Caps (reusable for multiple jobs), 250 Black Base Plates 1/8 (Black) Spin Doctor is quicker and more easily used by first time installers and seasoned pros alike. The Spin Doctor Tile Leveling System utilizes three easy to use components: a Rotating Cap, Threaded Spacer Post, and Anti-Friction Shield (optional). The Spin Doctor also two separate spacer post sizes, 1/16″ and 1/8″. The Spin Doctor Tile Leveling System is your quick and affordable solution to dealing with large format tiles. As ceramic tiles become larger and larger the ability to install them lippage free is a common problem. Russo Spin Doctor Tile leveling system features a patented free-spin design that allows the cap to spin down the spacer screw with minimal effort. This allows installers to tighten the cap with only one hand, which is especially useful for installing large format tile. When installation is finished simply kick off the caps to remove. The caps and baseplates are sold separately, the caps are reusable for multiple jobs.
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Customers like the ease of use, quality and performance of the tile spacers. For example, they mention it's easy to use without extra tools, works great and produces perfect results. That said, some complain about missing parts and advertisements. Opinions are mixed on value and appearance.
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Customers find the tool easy to use without extra tools. They say it makes laying tile simple and perfect. Customers also say the wedge system and no extra tools required make the project simpler. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use and value of the tool.
"...But I also like that I don't need the tool and I would choose this system again...." Read more
"...During install, they were extremely easy to use...." Read more
"...It seems quicker to use than a wedge system and there are no extra tools required. The parts are very consistent and made well...." Read more
"The product is nice and easy to use…...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention it's a great system, the spacers are excellent, and sturdy. Some say that the product is a bit pricey, but it'll last for a long time. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The spacer product was excellent here, and the only challenge I faced was the tile itself, it was manufactured with an ever so slight flare from top..." Read more
"...Kicking also works on floor tile installations. The spinners seem quite durable, I've used some of them 3x now." Read more
"...The parts are very consistent and made well. I only had a few that didn't break off cleanly. Though they did break well above the tile surface...." Read more
"The product is nice and easy to use…...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tool. They mention that it works well, produces perfect results, and is easy to use. Customers also appreciate the large surface area, which works perfectly to keep adjoining tiles level. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"This system works really well...." Read more
"...I wound up with a lippage free, professional job. I would definitely recommend this brand based on the ease of use and value." Read more
"...method, but very worth the cost in ease of use and foolproof perfect results...." Read more
"...This system from Spin Doctor is working out great for walls and floors. This system is a lot stronger for leveling bigger tile...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the tools. Some mention that it's very worth the cost, while others say that it was a waste of money and time. The price is reasonable for refills, but some customers feel the product is useless and deceptive marketing.
"I like these, they really do prevent lippage. They are not cheap, but neither is a tile job...." Read more
"...the total cost of both orders makes the Spin Doctor system very expensive. I am going to hope that they perform at an outstanding level...." Read more
"Bit more expensive than the traditional method, but very worth the cost in ease of use and foolproof perfect results...." Read more
"...I now have to re-lay 1/2 my floor. Giant waste of time. Returning, unused as well as used and getting my money back." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the tools. Some mention it's a nice looking job, while others say it has poor design and poor quality.
"...a massive kitchen, and just completed the master bath with non-slip, high-gloss, large format Turkish porcelain (pic #5) on the floor...." Read more
"The design is terrible, the base is thick and upturned on the edges which doesn't allow the tile to sit flush on the subfloor...." Read more
"...just winging it and trying to get it right but produced a really nice looking flat surface in the walls of the shower...." Read more
"Great concept, poor design. The way these are designed to “break” off did not work but maybe 20% of the time...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the reusability of the tool. They mention that it didn't come with caps, and that the system is useless without caps.
"...EDIT: Received 2nd “replacement kit”, again, no caps. Plain and simple FALSE advertising. I expect more from Amazon. This is NOT acceptable...." Read more
"This “Kit” did not come with the caps as advertised." Read more
"Received the product but it was missing my 100 red caps. Couldn't do the job. Very disappointed! Ad is misleading. Would like a partial refund!" Read more
"...made a mistake, but BOTH orders had the same problem of the missing red spin-tops because the website description is inaccurate...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the missing parts in the tools. They mention that it's not a kit as described, it only comes with the spacers, and the base plates. Some customers also say that the ad stated that it comes with 100 caps.
"This product is not a starter kit, as labeled- it is only the spacer posts...." Read more
"...lists that it comes with both the spacers and the caps, did not come with them...." Read more
"...The box I received came with only black pieces and no red spinners, even though the advertised product should include both!..." Read more
"As others have reviewed, this is not a kit as described. I received just the base plates, no caps." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the advertisements for the tools. They mention that the website description is inaccurate, misleading, and deceiving.
"...EDIT: Received 2nd “replacement kit”, again, no caps. Plain and simple FALSE advertising. I expect more from Amazon. This is NOT acceptable...." Read more
"I feel like the ad is misleading...." Read more
"...Couldn't do the job. Very disappointed! Ad is misleading. Would like a partial refund!" Read more
"...same problem of the missing red spin-tops because the website description is inaccurate...." Read more
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The TWO biggest visual problems with tiling for a DIYer are:
1) straight grout lines
2) uneven surface from tile to tile
This product, with your attention and understanding, cures 99% of those two visual issues -- and with virtually no stress (other than what you inflict on yourself, and I still had some of that for that initial laying, until I realized it was all in my head!!).
We've completed two family bathroom, a massive kitchen, and just completed the master bath with non-slip, high-gloss, large format Turkish porcelain (pic #5) on the floor. COULD NOT BE MORE THRILLED!!
In pic #1, if you look close at the base of the black stem, you can see the perforation marks. As you likely know by now, these remain in place after removal of the stems. YOU MUST allow the tiles to set in the mortar according to your mortar manufacturer's instructions. Then, you will be happiest if you remove the stems with a smack (rubber mallet or your shoe) IN THE DIRECTION OF THE GROUT LINE in order for the perforation to give way at the base. If you kick perpendicular to the grout line, you will bust the stem and create an entire new layer of work for yourself removing a flawed piece of plastic protruding where there should be nothing. When you kick in line with the grout line, the perforation gives way leaving a clean grout line. 100% of the time.
In pic #2, you can see that we are working our way with a large format tile in the kitchen. If you must stop work until another day, you can still achieve happiness and flawless results if:
- You are following the tile manufacturer's instructions and using the correct mortar and trowel for the tile
- I realized that the point in applying the mortar isn't to create a thick platform, but rather to promote coverage of the mortar on the back of the tile. That's it. Coverage. If you watch YouTube videos by the national tile association, you'll see the point visually. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Way5bMh-eYg&t=220s
So, when you get to a row where you must stop, apply the mortar per instructions, and press each tile down properly -- which in this case is reasonably snug against the footing of the black stem. The next day, when you start, resume as normal. The prior day's tiles aren't going to budge, but as long as you are applying the mortar the same exact way, you should be fine.
In pic #3, you can see my working kit:
- Inside the cardboard box I kept an easy to reach set of used black stems for cleaning grout lines on-the-fly. Keep those grout lines free of mortar -- but don't stress about it if some oozes out here and there. I carefully used the blue-handled tool (it is a grout remover [though we are discussing mortar here] with a 1/8" blade, and some spray water to loosen the mortar and it comes right out after I could get back on the tiles after 24 hours). Also, I thought I was manly and just dove right into laying tile and didn't use gloves initially. It took THREE WEEKS for the acid burns to subside on my finger tips...and before I could feel again. Don't be me. Use gloves from the get go.
Pic #4 is the finished result of the large format porcelain tile in our kitchen. The spacer product was excellent here, and the only challenge I faced was the tile itself, it was manufactured with an ever so slight flare from top surface to bottom, and that was inconsistent, so I had to be artistic with "little adjustments" to many tiles. Even so, the job looks fantastic.
Pic #5 is the finished result of the large format porcelain tile on our master bath floor. This room terrified me, the thought of high gloss. It just felt like it was going to be unforgiving. However, that too proved to be all in my head. I just used what I'd learned on the other rooms and this room was actually a joy to do. Note: Amazon also sells an optional clear protection plate that goes between the red cap and the tile. I did use this clear protection plate on the high gloss porcelain, out of an abundance of caution, to minimize the likelihood of any scratching from screwing down the red caps -- you're moving on the fly, working against mortar that is drying, and some of it inevitably ends up on the surface, even the tiniest amount. We had zero issues in the other rooms, and it didn't seem likely here. But, an ounce of prevention is worth a whole lot of cure. NOTE: I had a bugger of a time finding these anywhere. Lowe's sells them but you have to cut off an arm and a leg. Eventually found them on Amazon when I searched for "Universal Clear Protection Plates for Tile Leveling Systems". These are reusable. The question is: How many do I need? If you're going to lay a glossy tile, you need clear plates equal to the number of black spacers you'll use. When I did the master bath, I used an average of 10 levelers (black stems with red caps and clear plates) along the edge of each tile, and I laid 60 tiles in the first juggernaut. That was 8 hours of work (we had already pre-cut and dry-fitted all the tile on a prior day and those hours aren't counted in the laying of the tile). The more psychotic you are about straight lines and level surfaces, and a little paranoid, the more stems you'll use!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021
The TWO biggest visual problems with tiling for a DIYer are:
1) straight grout lines
2) uneven surface from tile to tile
This product, with your attention and understanding, cures 99% of those two visual issues -- and with virtually no stress (other than what you inflict on yourself, and I still had some of that for that initial laying, until I realized it was all in my head!!).
We've completed two family bathroom, a massive kitchen, and just completed the master bath with non-slip, high-gloss, large format Turkish porcelain (pic #5) on the floor. COULD NOT BE MORE THRILLED!!
In pic #1, if you look close at the base of the black stem, you can see the perforation marks. As you likely know by now, these remain in place after removal of the stems. YOU MUST allow the tiles to set in the mortar according to your mortar manufacturer's instructions. Then, you will be happiest if you remove the stems with a smack (rubber mallet or your shoe) IN THE DIRECTION OF THE GROUT LINE in order for the perforation to give way at the base. If you kick perpendicular to the grout line, you will bust the stem and create an entire new layer of work for yourself removing a flawed piece of plastic protruding where there should be nothing. When you kick in line with the grout line, the perforation gives way leaving a clean grout line. 100% of the time.
In pic #2, you can see that we are working our way with a large format tile in the kitchen. If you must stop work until another day, you can still achieve happiness and flawless results if:
- You are following the tile manufacturer's instructions and using the correct mortar and trowel for the tile
- I realized that the point in applying the mortar isn't to create a thick platform, but rather to promote coverage of the mortar on the back of the tile. That's it. Coverage. If you watch YouTube videos by the national tile association, you'll see the point visually. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Way5bMh-eYg&t=220s
So, when you get to a row where you must stop, apply the mortar per instructions, and press each tile down properly -- which in this case is reasonably snug against the footing of the black stem. The next day, when you start, resume as normal. The prior day's tiles aren't going to budge, but as long as you are applying the mortar the same exact way, you should be fine.
In pic #3, you can see my working kit:
- Inside the cardboard box I kept an easy to reach set of used black stems for cleaning grout lines on-the-fly. Keep those grout lines free of mortar -- but don't stress about it if some oozes out here and there. I carefully used the blue-handled tool (it is a grout remover [though we are discussing mortar here] with a 1/8" blade, and some spray water to loosen the mortar and it comes right out after I could get back on the tiles after 24 hours). Also, I thought I was manly and just dove right into laying tile and didn't use gloves initially. It took THREE WEEKS for the acid burns to subside on my finger tips...and before I could feel again. Don't be me. Use gloves from the get go.
Pic #4 is the finished result of the large format porcelain tile in our kitchen. The spacer product was excellent here, and the only challenge I faced was the tile itself, it was manufactured with an ever so slight flare from top surface to bottom, and that was inconsistent, so I had to be artistic with "little adjustments" to many tiles. Even so, the job looks fantastic.
Pic #5 is the finished result of the large format porcelain tile on our master bath floor. This room terrified me, the thought of high gloss. It just felt like it was going to be unforgiving. However, that too proved to be all in my head. I just used what I'd learned on the other rooms and this room was actually a joy to do. Note: Amazon also sells an optional clear protection plate that goes between the red cap and the tile. I did use this clear protection plate on the high gloss porcelain, out of an abundance of caution, to minimize the likelihood of any scratching from screwing down the red caps -- you're moving on the fly, working against mortar that is drying, and some of it inevitably ends up on the surface, even the tiniest amount. We had zero issues in the other rooms, and it didn't seem likely here. But, an ounce of prevention is worth a whole lot of cure. NOTE: I had a bugger of a time finding these anywhere. Lowe's sells them but you have to cut off an arm and a leg. Eventually found them on Amazon when I searched for "Universal Clear Protection Plates for Tile Leveling Systems". These are reusable. The question is: How many do I need? If you're going to lay a glossy tile, you need clear plates equal to the number of black spacers you'll use. When I did the master bath, I used an average of 10 levelers (black stems with red caps and clear plates) along the edge of each tile, and I laid 60 tiles in the first juggernaut. That was 8 hours of work (we had already pre-cut and dry-fitted all the tile on a prior day and those hours aren't counted in the laying of the tile). The more psychotic you are about straight lines and level surfaces, and a little paranoid, the more stems you'll use!!!
Also, be aware that the surface protector sheets that are pictured in the item description are NOT included (either).
Not a kit, just hit and miss shipping?
EDIT: Received 2nd “replacement kit”, again, no caps. Plain and simple FALSE advertising. I expect more from Amazon. This is NOT acceptable. Do NOT buy this “kit”. Go elsewhere, maker and/or seller.
With no experience I had trouble figuring out what quantities I needed. Here is some perspective. As a DIY home remodeler working on my own I can set 60 12x24 tiles in a day. It's a pretty intense and very full on day. That quantity of 12x24 tiles requires 200 caps. I needed a thousand of the bottom pieces but did not end up needing 400 of the tops, so I could have purchased two of these sets and the additional lower pieces by themselves. Figure about 3.33 tops per 12x24 tile, or round up to 4. If you are faster at tiling, and/or have a helper you can probably get more done in a day, if your job is even that big, so calculate accordingly.
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
Others have complained about the heads not breaking off after install, but so far, I have only had one do that (and it was one that my daughter kicked). Just make sure to leave the red tops on while kicking. I had finished tiling at about 9pm and didn't want to mess with them the next night, so I gave the floor about 36 hours to dry before I started breaking them off. I have two tips: 1) kick them in-line with the layout. Your instinct will be to kick them perpendicular to the grout line, but that won't work, they'll just bend. 2) put your floor register cover on first...I had to dig multiple out. :-)
Overall a great product.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2021
Others have complained about the heads not breaking off after install, but so far, I have only had one do that (and it was one that my daughter kicked). Just make sure to leave the red tops on while kicking. I had finished tiling at about 9pm and didn't want to mess with them the next night, so I gave the floor about 36 hours to dry before I started breaking them off. I have two tips: 1) kick them in-line with the layout. Your instinct will be to kick them perpendicular to the grout line, but that won't work, they'll just bend. 2) put your floor register cover on first...I had to dig multiple out. :-)
Overall a great product.
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My walls and floors looked amazing for a do it yourself install.
With a quick tap from my rubber hammer, they broke away without any damage to tiles.