Marshalltown light-duty plastic-blade V-notch trowel for spreading tile mastic and adhesive on wall tile and light flooring projects. The molded V-notch profile leaves a consistent adhesive ridge across the substrate so each tile beds at a uniform depth, and the plastic blade keeps weight and cost low for DIY and occasional-use applications.

• Notch Profile: 3/16" x 5/32" V-notch
• Model: 16262
• Blade: molded plastic, 10" x 4-1/4" working area
• Reversible - works equally well for right-hand or left-hand users
• Comfortable contoured handle grip
• Light-duty economy tool intended for tile mastic, vinyl floor adhesive, and similar non-thinset applications

Tip: Medium notch profile is the common pick for 4x4 to 6x6 ceramic wall tile set with Type 1 mastic. Provides enough adhesive ridge to back-buttering is not required on a flat, sealed wall substrate.

Technique: Hold the trowel at roughly a 45-degree angle to the substrate and pull in straight, parallel passes to leave clean V-ridges. Inconsistent angle or curved sweeps produce uneven adhesive depth and lippage between tiles. Work in small sections so the adhesive does not skin over before tiles are set.

Plastic-vs-Steel: Plastic blades are lighter, cheaper, and easier on glass and decorative tile backs, but they wear faster and flex more than steel under heavy thinset. For full-coverage floor mortar or large-format tile, use a steel-blade square-notch trowel rated for the adhesive being applied.