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Tile leveling system: clips, wedges and spin caps

With a tile leveling system (also written levelling system) you lay a flat tile floor without lippage, even with large-format and thin tiles. IL-MONDO supplies clips for 1, 1.5, 2 and 3 mm joints, wedges, spin caps and leveling pliers, by the bag in our showroom in Merelbeke.

  • Sold by the bag in our showroom in Merelbeke
  • €12 per bag
  • Advice for tilers

All prices on this page include 21% VAT.

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Large-format tile floor with rows of leveling clips and wedges and leveling pliers in use

What is lippage and what does a leveling system do?

Lippage is the height difference between the edges of two tiles. Together with uneven joint widths and small installation errors, it determines the quality and the final look of tile work.

A leveling system solves that. It applies even, controlled pressure at every point, so the tiles stay exactly flat and the surface does not become wavy.

The result is precise alignment, a reliable result, a neat finish and a uniform look. You also install faster, and it is easy to use.

The system is made for professional tilers, contractors and private individuals who tile themselves. The key to a good result is the right number of clips per tile and the right pressure.

Also see our large-format tiles, where a leveling system makes the difference.

Tiled floor without a leveling system, with a height difference between the tiles
Without a leveling system: height difference between tiles
The same tiled floor with a leveling system: the tiles are flat and even
With a leveling system: flat and even

How does it work? Installing in 4 steps

This is how you install tiles with the wedge system (tile clips and wedges):

  1. Combing tile adhesive with a notched trowel

    Apply and comb the adhesive

    Apply the adhesive and comb it with the right notched trowel. From 60x60 you work with buttering-floating.

  2. Leveling clip under the edge of a tile in the adhesive

    Clips under the tile

    Slide the clips under the tile into the adhesive, about 8 to 10 cm from each end of the tile side. Then lay the next tile against it.

  3. Tightening the wedges in the clips to pull the tiles flat

    Tighten the wedges

    Slide the wedge into the clip and tighten it with the pliers. The tiles are pulled flat, aligned, held at the joint width and fixed.

  4. Knocking the clips off with a rubber mallet in the direction of the joint

    Knock off the clips

    Once the adhesive has hardened, knock the clip off with a rubber mallet in the direction of the joint. It breaks off at the intended breaking point. Keep the wedges for reuse.

The spin system works on the same principle. The only difference: you screw a cap onto the clip instead of tightening a wedge with the pliers.

You can find the notched trowel and adhesive consumption per m² in our guide to tiles, adhesive and grout per m².

Selector: which clip and how many bags?

Enter the tile thickness, the joint width and the tile size. You see which clip fits, how many clips you need and roughly what that costs.

Your tiles
Tile size (cm)
Indoor or outdoor

The joint width is the width of the joint between two tiles, not the tile thickness.

Matching clips

Also enter the area to see the number of bags and the price.

HairlineILM-CL-1.0

Joint width
1 mm
Tile thickness
4–9 mm
Clips per m²
15–20

AllroundILM-CL-1.5

Joint width
1.5 mm
Tile thickness
4–12 mm
Clips per m²
15–20

ProILM-CL-2.0

Joint width
2 mm
Tile thickness
9–20 mm
Clips per m²
10–15

Wedges or caps: 1 per clip in place at the same time, reusable 10 to 20 times. See wedges, caps and pliers

Which clip for which tile thickness?

The numbers 1, 1.5, 2 and 3 mm in the clip name are the joint width, not the tile thickness. The tile thickness a clip is suitable for is listed separately per clip.

Detail of a clip for a 1 mm joint with a wedge
Clips by tile thickness and joint width
ClipSystemJoint widthTile thicknessUse
HairlineILM-CL-1.0Wedge (clip + wedge)1 mm4–9 mmWall and floor, fine joints
AllroundILM-CL-1.5Wedge (clip + wedge)1.5 mm4–12 mmWall and floor, general use
ProILM-CL-2.0Wedge (clip + wedge)2 mm9–20 mmWall and floor, standard
HeavyILM-CL-3.0Wedge (clip + wedge)3 mm20–30 mmFloor, heavy use
TerraceILM-OCL-2.0Wedge (clip + wedge)2 mm20–30 mmFloor, heavy use, outdoors
Terrace XLILM-OCL-3.0Wedge (clip + wedge)3 mm30–40 mmFloor, heavy use, outdoors
Twist FineILM-SC-1.0Spin (clip + cap)1 mm14–30 mmWall and floor, general use
Twist ProILM-SC-2.0Spin (clip + cap)2 mm14–30 mmWall and floor, standard

If your tile thickness falls within the range of several clips, for example 9 mm, choose by the joint width you want.

How many clips do you need per m²?

The number of clips per m² depends on the tile size and on the clip. These are the confirmed guide values, per m² of net area.

Clips per m² by tile size
ClipJointUp to 30x30Up to 60x60Up to 60x120Larger than 60x120
HairlineILM-CL-1.01 mm40–4520–2515–208–15
AllroundILM-CL-1.51.5 mm40–4520–2515–208–15
ProILM-CL-2.02 mm30–3515–2010–158–10
HeavyILM-CL-3.03 mm25–3015–2010–158–10
TerraceILM-OCL-2.02 mm30–3515–2010–158–10
Terrace XLILM-OCL-3.03 mm25–3015–2010–158–10
Twist FineILM-SC-1.01 mm40–4520–2515–208–15
Twist ProILM-SC-2.02 mm30–3515–2010–158–10

Larger tiles need fewer clips per m², but every tile side needs clips.

The columns follow the area of the tile: up to 0.09 m² (30x30), up to 0.36 m² (60x60), up to 0.72 m² (60x120). Anything larger falls under 'Larger than 60x120', for example 90x90 and 120x120. Calculate on the net area, not on the ordered area including cutting waste.

Not sure yet how many m² you need? Use the tile calculator.

How many clips per tile?

Place the clips about 8 to 10 cm from each end of the tile side. Every tile side needs clips, even with large formats where you count fewer clips per m².

The photo shows the wedges in the clips around a tile intersection.

Top view of wedges in leveling clips around a tile intersection

The IL-MONDO leveling system: all products by the bag

All clips, wedges and caps are made of polypropylene (PP). You buy them by the bag in our showroom in Merelbeke, or order via WhatsApp or quote. Prices include 21% VAT, with the price excluding VAT below.

Wedge clips: clips + wedges

For the wedge system you need clips, wedges (ILM-WD-100) and pliers (ILM-PL-1.0). The ILM-OCL outdoor clips are for thick floor tiles.

Leveling clip ILM-CL-1.0 for a 1 mm joint with a yellow wedge between two tiles

Wedge clip

Hairline

ILM-CL-1.0

Joint width
1 mm
Tile thickness
4–9 mm
Use
Wall and floor, fine joints
Packaging
Bag of 250 clips
Material
Polypropylene (PP)

For ultra-narrow joints and precision work; the choice for luxurious, high-end tile installations.

€12.00 incl. VAT per bag

€9.92 excl. VAT± €0.05 per clip
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A hand presses a tile into the adhesive with ILM-CL-1.5 leveling clips for a 1.5 mm joint

Wedge clip

Allround

ILM-CL-1.5

Joint width
1.5 mm
Tile thickness
4–12 mm
Use
Wall and floor, general use
Packaging
Bag of 250 clips
Material
Polypropylene (PP)

Widely used in residential building; a good balance of precision, performance and ease of use.

€12.00 incl. VAT per bag

€9.92 excl. VAT± €0.05 per clip
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Leveling clip ILM-CL-2.0 for a 2 mm joint with a wedge on a tiled floor

Wedge clip

Pro

ILM-CL-2.0

Joint width
2 mm
Tile thickness
9–20 mm
Use
Wall and floor, standard
Packaging
Bag of 250 clips
Material
Polypropylene (PP)

For medium-sized and common tiles; the professional standard choice.

€12.00 incl. VAT per bag

€9.92 excl. VAT± €0.05 per clip
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Leveling clip ILM-CL-3.0 for a 3 mm joint with a wedge on a thick tile

Wedge clip

Heavy

ILM-CL-3.0

Joint width
3 mm
Tile thickness
20–30 mm
Use
Floor, heavy use
Packaging
Bag of 250 clips
Material
Polypropylene (PP)

For thick and industrial tiles; high pressure resistance and extra durable.

€12.00 incl. VAT per bag

€9.92 excl. VAT± €0.05 per clip
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Two ILM-OCL-2.0 outdoor clips for a 2 mm joint

Outdoor clip

Terrace

ILM-OCL-2.0

Joint width
2 mm
Tile thickness
20–30 mm
Use
Floor, heavy use, outdoors
Packaging
Bag of 250 clips
Material
Polypropylene (PP)

For thick standard tiles and outdoor applications; high pressure resistance.

€12.00 incl. VAT per bag

€9.92 excl. VAT± €0.05 per clip
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Two ILM-OCL-3.0 outdoor clips for a 3 mm joint

Outdoor clip

Terrace XL

ILM-OCL-3.0

Joint width
3 mm
Tile thickness
30–40 mm
Use
Floor, heavy use, outdoors
Packaging
Bag of 250 clips
Material
Polypropylene (PP)

For very thick outdoor tiles; very high pressure resistance.

€12.00 incl. VAT per bag

€9.92 excl. VAT± €0.05 per clip
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Outdoor clips for thick terrace tiles

For thick floor and terrace tiles there are separate outdoor clips: Terrace (ILM-OCL-2.0) for 20–30 mm and Terrace XL (ILM-OCL-3.0) for 30–40 mm.

Outdoor clip for a 2 mm joint on thick terrace tiles
Outdoor clip for a 3 mm joint on thick terrace tiles

Spin clips: clips + caps

For the spin system you need clips and caps (ILM-CP-100). Pliers are not needed. Spin clips are available for tiles from 14 to 30 mm.

ILM-SC-1.0 spin clip for a 1 mm joint with cap

Spin clip

Twist Fine

ILM-SC-1.0

Joint width
1 mm
Tile thickness
14–30 mm
Use
Wall and floor, general use
Packaging
Bag of 250 clips
Material
Polypropylene (PP)

For thick tiles and outdoor applications; the professional choice for standard projects.

€12.00 incl. VAT per bag

€9.92 excl. VAT± €0.05 per clip
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ILM-SC-2.0 spin clip for a 2 mm joint with cap

Spin clip

Twist Pro

ILM-SC-2.0

Joint width
2 mm
Tile thickness
14–30 mm
Use
Wall and floor, standard
Packaging
Bag of 250 clips
Material
Polypropylene (PP)

For thick tiles, outdoors and building sites; high pressure resistance.

€12.00 incl. VAT per bag

€9.92 excl. VAT± €0.05 per clip
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Wedges, caps and pliers

Wedges and caps are reusable 10 to 20 times. You need 1 per clip that is in place at the same time.

Close-up of a yellow ILM-WD-100 wedge in a leveling clip

Wedges

Kegg

ILM-WD-100

Use
For all wedge clips
Packaging
Bag of 100 wedges
Material
Polypropylene (PP)

PP wedge, reusable 10 to 20 times, with high strength and even pressure distribution. Designed for uniform pressure and a perfectly flat floor.

€12.00 incl. VAT per bag

€9.92 excl. VAT
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Yellow ILM-CP-100 spin cap on a screw clip

Spin caps

Twist Cap

ILM-CP-100

Use
For all spin clips
Packaging
Bag of 100 spin caps
Material
Polypropylene (PP)

PP spin cap, reusable 10 to 20 times. Precise pressure control by tightening, easy to use even without much experience; for tradespeople and beginners.

€12.00 incl. VAT per bag

€9.92 excl. VAT
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Orange ILM-PL-1.0 leveling pliers on a 1.5 mm clip with wedge

Leveling pliers

Level Tang

ILM-PL-1.0

Use
For the wedge system
Packaging
Per piece
Material
Hardened steel and polypropylene (PP)

Leveling pliers in hardened steel and PP with adjustable tension: faster installation and less tiring. Precise pressure control without much experience; for tradespeople and beginners.

€12.00 incl. VAT per piece

€9.92 excl. VAT
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Wedge or spin: which system do you choose?

Both systems keep tiles flat and at the joint width. The difference is in how you apply the pressure.

Leveling pliers tightening a wedge in a clip

Wedge: clips, wedges and pliers

  • You tighten the wedge with the leveling pliers, with adjustable tension.
  • Fast on large floor areas.
  • Clips for tile thicknesses of 4–40 mm.
Spin system with caps in rows on a tiled floorSpin system with caps on a tiled wall

Spin: clips and caps

  • You control the pressure by tightening the cap. Pliers are not needed.
  • Handy on walls and for less experienced installers.
  • Spin clips are only available for tiles of 14–30 mm.

Not sure? Tell us your tile thickness and your room, and we will advise you in the showroom or on WhatsApp.

Why the IL-MONDO leveling system?

  • 8 clip variants for tile thicknesses of 4–40 mm
  • Separate outdoor clips for tiles of 20–40 mm
  • Wedges and caps are reusable 10 to 20 times
  • Clips, wedges and caps are made of polypropylene (PP)
  • About €0.05 per clip: a bag of 250 clips costs €12.00 incl. VAT
  • In stock by the bag in our showroom in Merelbeke
  • Personal advice on the right number of clips and the right pressure

IL-MONDO: Make install pro.

Tiler or contractor? Also see our page for professionals.

Common mistakes when installing with clips

  1. The wrong clip for the tile thickness

    First pick the clip whose thickness range suits your tile, and only then the joint width. The table above helps you with that.

  2. Too few clips on large formats

    You need fewer clips per m², but every tile side needs clips. Place them about 8 to 10 cm from each end of the tile side.

  3. Knocking off the clips before the adhesive has hardened

    Wait until the adhesive has hardened before you knock off the clips. Until then, the clip holds the tile flat and at the joint width.

  4. Kicking the clips off instead of knocking them off

    Knock the clip off with a rubber mallet in the direction of the joint. That way it breaks at the intended breaking point.

  5. Thinking that leveling fixes a poor substrate or a too thin adhesive bed

    It does not. First make sure you have a good substrate and a full adhesive bed: from 60x60 with buttering-floating.

You can read more about the right notched trowel and buttering-floating in the adhesive section of our guide.

Installing large-format marble-look tiles with a leveling system

Frequently asked questions about the tile leveling system

Which clip do I choose for which tile thickness?

Choose first by tile thickness and then by joint width. Wedge clips: Hairline (ILM-CL-1.0, 4–9 mm), Allround (ILM-CL-1.5, 4–12 mm), Pro (ILM-CL-2.0, 9–20 mm) and Heavy (ILM-CL-3.0, 20–30 mm). Outdoor clips: Terrace (ILM-OCL-2.0, 20–30 mm) and Terrace XL (ILM-OCL-3.0, 30–40 mm). Spin clips: Twist Fine (ILM-SC-1.0) and Twist Pro (ILM-SC-2.0), 14–30 mm. The numbers 1, 1.5, 2 and 3 mm in the name are the joint width, not the tile thickness.

How many clips do I need per m²?

That depends on the tile size and the clip. With Pro (ILM-CL-2.0), allow 30–35 clips per m² for tiles up to 30x30, 15–20 for 60x60, 10–15 for 60x120 and 8–10 for larger tiles. Example: 30 m² of 60x60 with Pro (ILM-CL-2.0) is 450–600 clips, so 2–3 bags (€24–36 incl. VAT).

Wedge or spin: what is the difference?

With the wedge system you tighten a wedge with the pliers; that is fast on large floor areas. With the spin system you screw a cap onto the clip and control the pressure yourself, without pliers. That is handy on walls and for less experienced installers. Spin clips are available for tiles of 14–30 mm.

Are the wedges reusable?

Yes. Wedges and spin caps are reusable 10 to 20 times. You knock the clips off once the adhesive has hardened; they break off at the intended breaking point.

Do I need pliers?

With the wedge system you tighten the wedges with the Level Tang pliers (ILM-PL-1.0, €12.00 incl. VAT per piece, with adjustable tension). With the spin system you do not need pliers: you tighten the cap.

Does it also work on a wall?

Yes. Hairline (ILM-CL-1.0), Allround (ILM-CL-1.5) and Pro (ILM-CL-2.0) and the spin clips are meant for wall and floor. Heavy (ILM-CL-3.0) and the outdoor clips are for floors. On a wall the spin system is handy, because you control the pressure with the cap.

Which clip for 20 mm terrace tiles?

For 20 mm terrace tiles with a 2 mm joint, choose Terrace (ILM-OCL-2.0), suitable for 20–30 mm. For tiles of 30–40 mm with a 3 mm joint there is Terrace XL (ILM-OCL-3.0). The spin system also works: Twist Fine (ILM-SC-1.0) and Twist Pro (ILM-SC-2.0) fit 14–30 mm.

Where can I buy the clips?

By the bag in our showroom in Merelbeke, or order via WhatsApp or quote. A bag of clips costs €12.00 incl. VAT (€9.92 excl. VAT).

Need clips for your project?

Send us the tile size, the area and the joint width. We work out the number of bags with you, and you collect them in our showroom in Merelbeke.

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