{"title":"Gauged Porcelain Tile Panel Solutions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use suction cups to move, place, and adjust tiles, rather than dragging them into place, and a Tile Beater Block to eliminate trapped air bubbles between the tile and adhesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo Big!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional tile installers know that large format tile has been a steady trend for some years now – and QEP® is ahead of the game offering a state-of-the-art gauged porcelain tile panel system: GPTP Solutions™, a series of specialized tools designed to handle, cut, move, and install large-format, thin porcelain panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product series includes a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/75025\/qep-gptp-rail-cutting-system-10-ft\"\u003eGPTP™ Rail Cutting System\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/75027\/qep-gptp-folding-work-table\"\u003eFolding Work Table\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/75028\/qep-gptp-carrying-system-lifting-capacity\"\u003eCarrying System\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/75029\/qep-gptp-transport-cart\"\u003eTransport Cart\u003c\/a\u003e, and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/75031\/qep-gptp-vibrating-suction-cup\"\u003eVibrating Suction Cup\u003c\/a\u003e – all essential tools to ensure precise cuts, safe handling, and efficient installation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tools are engineered to support the added weight and larger format tile panels, ensuring precise cuts, safe handling, and simplifying installation while delivering professional-grade results. Every tool in this system is essential because large-format panels require precise handling to prevent cracking and ensure a seamless, flat, professional finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to note that in most cases the surface to receive large format tile, whether wall or floor, will require prep work, that these panels usually require a minimum of a three-man crew for handling and installation of the panels – and that using the right trowels is critical to achieve professional results. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialized trowels, like the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trowels-for-tiling?filter.mf_custom_notch_type=Slant+Notch\"\u003eslant notch towels\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as specialized tools like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/75033\/qep-tile-beater-block-for-gauged-porcelain-tile-panels\"\u003eTile Beater Block\u003c\/a\u003e designed to eliminate air bubbles trapped between the tile and adhesive are a must if you are aiming for a successful installation. QEP’s \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tile-leveling-systems\"\u003eTile Leveling Systems\u003c\/a\u003e can also make a big difference in the results. These include \u003ca href=\"\/products\/99761\/qep-lash-xl-tile-leveling-system-clips-for-1-16-inch-grout-100-pack\"\u003eLASH XL\u003c\/a\u003e, the original \u003ca href=\"\/products\/99730\/qep-lash-tile-leveling-system-clips-for-1-16-inch-grout-100-pack\"\u003eLASH® Tile Leveling System\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/99735\/qep-lash-360-tile-leveling-system-1-16-inch-posts-100-pack\"\u003eLASH® 360 Tile Leveling System\u003c\/a\u003e, all two-part systems designed to eliminate uneven tiles.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Pros, gauged porcelain tile panels and slabs are all the trend now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for the Pros, QEP’s GPTP Solutions™ is the way to go BIG.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/collections\/Gauged-Porcelain-Tile-Panel-Solutions_2500x651px.jpg?v=1781821760","url":"https:\/\/shopqep.com\/collections\/gauged-porcelain-tile-panel-solutions.oembed","provider":"shopQEP.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}