CLIP-IT® installation instructions
How to use your 3 mm tile clips.
Use the blue CLIP-IT® clip to create 3 mm grout joints in compatible wall and floor installations. Hold adjoining tile edges in alignment while the adhesive cures, then remove the clips along the joint.
- Grout joint
- 3 mm
- Application
- Wall & floor tiling
- Clip colour
- Blue
Before you start
Prepare for a clean installation.
Check the base and layout
Make sure the base is clean, flat and level. Set out the layout and check the material thickness before laying.
Use the right adhesive
Choose adhesive or bedding material suited to the installation. Apply it with the appropriate trowel, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Have compatible wedges ready
Choose a compatible CLIP-IT® wedge for the clip and material thickness. Keep the clips and wedges clean before use.
Using the product
Place. Tighten. Remove.
Follow the three stages for your clip and compatible wedge.
Place the clips and adjoining pieces
Set the first piece firmly, then slide the clip base under its exposed edge. Keep the upright part of the clip at the joint.
Position the adjoining piece against the clip so the base sits beneath both edges. Check joint spacing as you continue.
Insert and tighten the wedges
Push a compatible CLIP-IT® wedge through the clip opening to hold adjoining edges in alignment.
Tighten by hand or with CLIP-IT® Tile Pliers. The wedge rests across the adjoining surfaces while the installation cures.
Let the installation cure, then remove
Wait until the adhesive or bedding material has cured, following the manufacturer’s curing instructions.
Remove clips along the grout line, by kicking in the direction of the joint or using the DE-CLIP-IT Hammer. Recover the wedges for reuse.
Complete the setup
Complete your setup.
Use the compatible CLIP-IT® products for this guide.
Mini tile levelling wedges
A compact option for compatible clips in smaller layouts.
View product How to use
Tile pliers
Tighten compatible wedges after the clips and adjoining tiles are in position.
View product How to use
A few useful answers
Get the details right.
Joint spacing, compatible wedges and clip removal.
Does 3 mm mean the tile thickness?
No. 3 mm is the grout joint spacing created by the clip. Check the clip fit against your tile thickness before starting.
How do I check the tile thickness?
Check the clip fit with your actual tiles before laying. Ask CLIP-IT® or your stockist if you need the supported thickness confirmed.
When can I remove the clips?
After the adhesive or bedding material has cured. Follow its manufacturer’s curing instructions; there is no single curing time for every product and job.
Why is a clip not breaking cleanly?
Excess adhesive around the clip legs can interfere with removal. Keep that area clear during laying, allow curing, and remove along the grout line. Contact CLIP-IT® if a clip remains stuck.
Can the wedges be reused?
Yes. Recover the compatible wedges after clip removal and keep them for the next installation. The clips are designed to break at the base during removal.
How many clips will I need?
Use the CLIP-IT® tile clip calculator to estimate quantities from your material dimensions and project area. Allow for cuts and the chosen layout, and check pack availability with your stockist.
Talk to the people who make it
Need a hand with your installation?
Tell the CLIP-IT® team your material thickness, joint width and what is happening so we can help you check the setup.