> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://commodorehdcovers.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Best Trowel for 12x24 Tile: Notch Size Decides - URL: https://commodorehdcovers.com/best-trowel-12x24-tile/ - Published: 2026-09-07T07:36:46.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-07T09:49:17.000Z - Description: Seven trowels lined up by notch size, width and build. One 24-inch square-notch tool leads for large-format tile, with a budget half-inch option close behind. - Author: Aidyn Meadows - Tags: Computers & Networking, #Tiling, Hand Tools The best trowel for 12x24 tile is the Mxmoonfree 24'' Large Tile Trowel, because its 2/5" square notch and 60cm/24in blade lay the deep, even thinset bed a large tile needs. If budget rules the job, the Goldblatt 1/2" square-notch trowel is the cheaper answer and drops a similar half-inch ridge. Most buyers fixate on brand. The thing that actually decides a 12x24 install is notch geometry: too shallow a notch starves the tile, and hollow spots and lippage follow. In this guide 1. [Why notch size decides a 12x24 install](#why-notch-size-decides-a-12x24-install) 2. [Best trowel for 12x24 tile at a glance](#best-trowel-for-12x24-tile-at-a-glance) 3. [How I cut seven trowels down to a ranking](#how-i-cut-seven-trowels-down-to-a-ranking) 4. [1\. Mxmoonfree 24'' Large Tile Trowel Tool — Best overall](#1-mxmoonfree-24-large-tile-trowel-tool-%E2%80%94-best-overall) 5. [2\. Goldblatt 1/2'' Square-Notch Tile Trowel — Best budget pick](#2-goldblatt-12-square-notch-tile-trowel-%E2%80%94-best-budget-pick) 6. [3\. DIXIANG Stainless Steel Tile Tools Set 3PC — Best for heavy use](#3-dixiang-stainless-steel-tile-tools-set-3pc-%E2%80%94-best-for-heavy-use) 7. [4\. Hubaow 2 Pack 24 Inch Large Tile Trowel — Best for pros](#4-hubaow-2-pack-24-inch-large-tile-trowel-%E2%80%94-best-for-pros) 8. [5\. Mxmoonfree 24in Wall Tile Trowel — Runner-up](#5-mxmoonfree-24in-wall-tile-trowel-%E2%80%94-runner-up) 9. [6\. MARSHALLTOWN Blue Steel Finishing Trowel — Best for beginners](#6-marshalltown-blue-steel-finishing-trowel-%E2%80%94-best-for-beginners) 10. [7\. Eujgoov Square Notch Trowel — Best premium](#7-eujgoov-square-notch-trowel-%E2%80%94-best-premium) 11. [Does a 24-inch blade actually help?](#does-a-24-inch-blade-actually-help) 12. [What the listings leave out](#what-the-listings-leave-out) 13. [Which pick fits your job?](#which-pick-fits-your-job) 14. [The verdict](#the-verdict) 15. [FAQ](#faq) ## Why notch size decides a 12x24 install A 12x24 tile is a large-format plank. It spans wide, it is rarely dead flat, and it needs a thick, consistent mortar bed to bond across its whole footprint. That bed comes from one thing: the notch cut into the trowel edge. Notch geometry is the real deciding criterion here, not the brand stamped on the handle. A shallow notch lays thin ridges. Thin ridges collapse into gaps. Gaps mean hollow spots under the tile and lippage between planks. Here is the shape of the decision: - **Half-inch square notch (1/2" x 1/2")** is the common recommendation for large-format tile. It drops a tall ridge that collapses into a fuller bed. - **2/5" square notch (roughly 10mm)** sits just under a half-inch. Several picks here use it, and it targets large tile directly. - **Small notches (4mm, 8mm)** are for mosaics and small ceramics. Use one under a 12x24 and coverage suffers. The keyword modifier is a guide, not a guarantee: none of these listings publish a coverage figure verified against a 12x24 plank, so treat notch size as the spec to match yourself. Two of these picks are not notched trowels at all. Check the notch before you check anything else. ## Best trowel for 12x24 tile at a glance | Pick | Notch | Blade width | Price | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- | ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Best overall**[Mxmoonfree 24'' Large Tile Trowel](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B126WYRW?tag=commodorehd-20) | 2/5" square (0.4") | 60cm/24in | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B126WYRW?tag=commodorehd-20) | | **Best budget pick**[Goldblatt Square-Notch Tile Trowel](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VT9DTVQ?tag=commodorehd-20) | 1/2" square | 11" x 4.5" | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VT9DTVQ?tag=commodorehd-20) | | **Best for heavy use**[DIXIANG Tile Tools Set 3PC](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28QKBR3?tag=commodorehd-20) | up to 1/2" (12mm)3-piece set | 11" x 4" | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28QKBR3?tag=commodorehd-20) | | **Best for pros**[Hubaow 2 Pack 24 Inch Trowel](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNHRW173?tag=commodorehd-20) | 2/5" square (claim) | 24 in2-pack | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNHRW173?tag=commodorehd-20) | | **Runner-up**[Mxmoonfree 24in Wall Tile Trowel](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYRKXWM9?tag=commodorehd-20) | 2/5" square (0.4") | 24 in (claim) | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYRKXWM9?tag=commodorehd-20) | | **Best for beginners**[MARSHALLTOWN Finishing Trowel](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BSGUEM?tag=commodorehd-20) | none (flat blade) | 5 x 24 in | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BSGUEM?tag=commodorehd-20) | | **Best premium**[Eujgoov Square Notch Trowel](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR21ZB88?tag=commodorehd-20) | 2/5" square (claim) | 24 in | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR21ZB88?tag=commodorehd-20) | ## How I cut seven trowels down to a ranking I lined up the published specifications and cut on three failures before I ranked anything. That is a faster path than starting from the winner. First cut: **no notch, no bed.** The MARSHALLTOWN is a flat finishing trowel. It is on this list because it kept surfacing under the search, not because it beds thinset. It stays, labelled honestly. Second cut: **wrong notch size for the job.** The DIXIANG set includes 4mm and 8mm notches meant for small tile. It survives only because its third blade reaches 1/2" (12mm), which is the size you want under a plank. Third cut: **thin spec sheets.** Three listings publish almost nothing beyond a size and a model number. I ranked them, but I could not verify their notch depth against the photo, so I flagged each claim as a claim. What survived and how I ordered it: 1. Notch geometry suited to large-format tile. 2. Blade width, because a 24-inch edge covers ground. 3. Build detail actually stated in the listing, not implied. 4. Price position within this set. The Mxmoonfree 24in tool won because it states its notch (0.4"), its width (60cm/24in), its weight (2 lb) and a 1-year manufacturer warranty. It is the only pick here with a stated warranty. That transparency, plus the right notch, is why it leads. ## 1\. Mxmoonfree 24'' Large Tile Trowel Tool — Best overall **This is the best trowel for 12x24 tile because it pairs a 0.4" square notch with a full 60cm/24in blade and actually publishes both figures.** [![Mxmoonfree 24-inch square-notch trowel with side baffles — the width and notch that suit large-format tile](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Qi412tT7L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B126WYRW?tag=commodorehd-20) **Best for:** large-format floors where lippage is the enemy **Skip it if:** you are setting small mosaic sheets What sets this pick apart in the set is the combination of a stated notch and a stated width. The blade runs 60cm/24in, and the notches measure 0.4" x 0.4" x 0.4", which sits just under the half-inch depth commonly matched to large tile. Mxmoonfree says the frame is aluminum alloy with a stainless steel sawtooth rack, and that the side baffles keep mortar from overflowing as you spread. The tool weighs 2 lb. That width is the point. A 24-inch edge lets you comb a full plank in fewer passes, which keeps the bed consistent under a 12x24\. It carries a 1-year manufacturer warranty, the only stated warranty in this group. It is also the third-cheapest of the seven, so you are not paying for the transparency. The trade-off: at 2 lb it is heavier than the flat MARSHALLTOWN, and a single 0.4" notch gives you no flexibility if you drop down to small tile later. It does one job, and does it with published numbers. **Pros:** - Stated 0.4" square notch suited to large tile - Full 60cm/24in blade combs planks fast - Only pick here with a stated warranty - Side baffles claimed to cut mortar overflow - Third-cheapest of the seven **Cons:** - Single notch size, no flexibility for small tile - Heaviest published weight at 2 lb - Just one seller lists it - Notch sits under half-inch, not at it [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B126WYRW?tag=commodorehd-20) ## 2\. Goldblatt 1/2'' Square-Notch Tile Trowel — Best budget pick **The Goldblatt is the cheapest pick here and the only one that publishes a true 1/2" square notch, the depth most often matched to large tile.** [![Goldblatt half-inch square-notch trowel with soft grip handle — the full half-inch notch large tile wants](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31IyIlPvmnL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VT9DTVQ?tag=commodorehd-20) **Best for:** a first bathroom floor on a tight budget **Skip it if:** you need to cover a whole great room fast This is the value play. It is the cheapest of the seven and it sells faster than any other pick in this set, so it clearly moves. On notch depth it beats the winner: a full 1/2" x 1/2" square, versus the winner's 0.4". For a 12x24, that taller ridge is exactly what you want. The catch is the blade. At 11" x 4.5" it is less than half the length of the 24-inch tools. You will make more passes to comb the same floor, and each restart is a chance to leave an uneven ridge. Goldblatt says the blade is 0.028in polished stainless that resists rust, with a soft-grip ergonomic handle to cut hand fatigue. The listing notes multiple notch sizes are available, so confirm you are buying the 1/2" before checkout. The trade-off against the winner is reach for depth. You get the better notch but a much shorter edge. On a small bathroom floor that barely matters. On a large open plan, the 24-inch tools save real time. **Pros:** - Cheapest pick in the set - Full 1/2" square notch for large tile - Sells faster than the rest here - 0.028in polished stainless blade, rust-resistant per Goldblatt - Soft-grip handle claimed to reduce fatigue **Cons:** - Short 11" x 4.5" blade means more passes - Multiple notch sizes sold, easy to buy wrong one - No stated warranty - No blade thickness advantage over the sets [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VT9DTVQ?tag=commodorehd-20) ## 3\. DIXIANG Stainless Steel Tile Tools Set 3PC — Best for heavy use **Three notch sizes in one purchase make this the pick for someone who tiles more than just planks, with a 1/2" blade to cover the 12x24 job.** [![DIXIANG three-piece notched trowel set with welded shanks — three notch sizes for mixed tile work](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41v5qGPYkWL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28QKBR3?tag=commodorehd-20) **Best for:** someone who tiles a range of sizes **Skip it if:** you only ever set one tile format The value here is range. DIXIANG says the set includes three notches: 5/32" (4mm), 5/16" (8mm) and 1/2" (12mm), each blade 11" x 4" overall. That 1/2" blade is the one you reach for under a 12x24; the smaller two handle mosaics and wall ceramics on other jobs. It is the second-cheapest of the seven. On build, DIXIANG makes the strongest durability claim in the group: a 0.7mm polished stainless blade, an aluminium shank, and no-rivets construction where the shank is welded to the blade. A welded joint has no rivet to loosen under repeated flexing, which matters if you tile often. That is why it earns the heavy-use label despite its entry price. The trade-off is blade width. Every blade here is 11" x 4", so like the Goldblatt you comb in short passes rather than sweeping a 24-inch edge across a plank. You are buying flexibility and joint strength, not reach. For a mixed workload that is the right call; for one big plank floor, the 24-inch tools win. **Pros:** - Three notch sizes including 1/2" for large tile - Welded shank, no rivets to loosen - 0.7mm polished stainless blade per DIXIANG - Second-cheapest pick here - Covers mosaic through large-format **Cons:** - Short 11" x 4" blades, more passes per floor - Only the 1/2" blade suits a 12x24 - No stated warranty - Only one seller lists it [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28QKBR3?tag=commodorehd-20) ## 4\. Hubaow 2 Pack 24 Inch Large Tile Trowel — Best for pros **Two 24-inch trowels in one box means a spare on the truck when the first blade wears, at a mid price for the pair.** [![Hubaow two-pack of 24-inch large tile trowels — a spare blade ready for the next job](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ghyT6VdGL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNHRW173?tag=commodorehd-20) **Best for:** crews who want a spare on the truck **Skip it if:** you only tile once a year The clear differentiator is the count: this is the only two-pack in the group. For a working crew, a second identical trowel is insurance against a bent tooth or a lost tool mid-job. The full title lists a 24-inch blade with a 2/5" x 2/5" square notch, so the geometry matches the winner. Hubaow says the frame is aluminum alloy with a stainless steel serrated stand, sturdy for long-term use. Two blades, one price band. On a per-trowel basis that is competitive against the single 24-inch tools here, and it lands mid-range for the set overall. If you burn through trowels across a season, buying in pairs is simply cheaper handling. The trade-off is information. The listing publishes only a size and a model number, so I cannot confirm the notch depth or the weight from stated data the way I can with the Mxmoonfree winner. The notch and width live in the title text, which I am reading as a claim. For a pro who already knows what a 24-inch square-notch trowel feels like, that thin sheet is a smaller risk than it is for a first-timer. **Pros:** - Only two-pack in the set, a built-in spare - 24-inch blade width per the listing - 2/5" square notch matches the winner's geometry - Mid price for two trowels **Cons:** - Very thin spec sheet, size and model only - Notch and width stated in title, not verified specs - No stated warranty - Only one seller lists it [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNHRW173?tag=commodorehd-20) ## 5\. Mxmoonfree 24in Wall Tile Trowel — Runner-up **The same maker as the winner, aimed at wall installs, but with a much thinner published spec sheet.** [![Mxmoonfree 24-inch wall tile trowel with square notch — the wall-focused sibling of the top pick](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51atxHW7cDL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYRKXWM9?tag=commodorehd-20) **Best for:** wall installs with large tile **Skip it if:** you want a fuller spec sheet before buying This is the winner's sibling, tuned for walls. Mxmoonfree describes one-step leveling for tile-laying position and even mortar over a large area, so you avoid pulling tiles back off to add thinset. The feature text lists 0.4" x 0.4" x 0.4" notches and an aluminum alloy frame with a stainless steel sawtooth rack, matching the LS-31 winner's build language. Side baffles are claimed to stop overflow. Why it ranks below the winner despite the shared build: the published specifications are thinner. This listing carries only a model number, LS-39, in its structured data. The 24-inch width and 0.4" notch appear in the feature copy, which I treat as a claim rather than a stated spec. There is no stated warranty here, unlike the winner's 1-year term. For a wall job with large tile, this is a sensible pick from a maker whose flat-floor version I already trust. The trade-off is confidence: you are buying on feature copy, not on a filled-out spec table. If a wall install is your job, that is a fair bet. For a floor, the LS-31 winner gives you the same notch with real numbers attached. **Pros:** - Wall-focused leveling per Mxmoonfree - 0.4" square notch claimed, matches the winner - Side baffles claimed to cut overflow - Same aluminum-and-stainless build language **Cons:** - Only a model number in stated specs - No published warranty, unlike the LS-31 - Width and notch live in feature copy only - Only one seller lists it [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYRKXWM9?tag=commodorehd-20) ## 6\. MARSHALLTOWN Blue Steel Finishing Trowel — Best for beginners **A name-brand flat trowel that teaches you blade feel, but it has no notch and will not bed thinset for tile.** [![MARSHALLTOWN blue steel finishing trowel with DuraSoft handle — a flat blade, not a notched tile tool](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21iviUoyUpL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BSGUEM?tag=commodorehd-20) **Best for:** learning trowel feel on a name brand **Skip it if:** you need notches to bed thinset Read this section as a warning as much as a recommendation. This is a flat finishing trowel, not a notched tile trowel. It cannot comb the ridged mortar bed a 12x24 needs. It sits on the list because it surfaces under tile searches and a beginner could buy it by mistake. Where it earns a place is everything else. It is the only pick with a full spec sheet from an established maker: a 5 x 24 in blue steel blade, 1.7 lb, made in the USA, model MXS245BD. That makes it the lightest tool here. MARSHALLTOWN says the DuraSoft handle cushions the hand and the tempered blue steel blade is flexible for precision work. For learning how a good trowel balances, this is a genuinely nice tool. The trade-off is fundamental: no notch means no thinset ridges. You would still need a notched trowel to set the tile. Buy this to finish concrete or to learn feel on a quality blade, not to bed a plank floor. If notches are what you need, every other pick here serves that job and this one does not. **Pros:** - Fullest spec sheet in the set - Lightest tool at 1.7 lb - Made in the USA, established brand - DuraSoft handle claimed to reduce fatigue **Cons:** - No notch, cannot bed thinset for tile - Wrong tool for setting a 12x24 plank - Most expensive-tier position for a non-notched blade - Only one seller lists it [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BSGUEM?tag=commodorehd-20) ## 7\. Eujgoov Square Notch Trowel — Best premium **A 24-inch square-notch trowel that claims the right geometry, but sits at the top price in this set with the thinnest spec sheet.** [![Eujgoov 24-inch square notch trowel in aluminum alloy — wide coverage at the top of the price range](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31g8MytnWgL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR21ZB88?tag=commodorehd-20) **Best for:** buyers who want the widest coverage per pass **Skip it if:** price position matters more than reach Eujgoov leads on stated reach. The listing calls it a 24 inch large-format trowel for broad coverage, with 2/5" x 2/5" (10x10mm) square notches. That is the same notch class as the winner, on a full 24-inch edge, so on paper it combs a plank in one sweep. The maker says the build is aluminum alloy frame with a stainless steel serrated working edge, rust-resistant and easy to clean, with side baffles to reduce overflow. The problem is the price-to-information ratio. This is the most expensive pick of the seven, yet its structured specs list only a size and a model number. Everything about the notch, the build and the baffles lives in feature copy, so you pay the most and verify the least. The winner costs less and publishes more, including a warranty this listing does not mention. The trade-off is stark. You are paying top position for a trowel whose only advantage over the cheaper Mxmoonfree winner is a claim, not a stated spec. If coverage width is your single priority and you trust the feature copy, the Eujgoov delivers a 24-inch large-format edge. For most buyers, the winner offers the same notch with real numbers for less. **Pros:** - 24-inch width for broad coverage per listing - 2/5" square notch claimed, right class for large tile - Aluminum-and-stainless build claimed rust-resistant - Side baffles claimed to guide material **Cons:** - Most expensive pick in the set - Spec sheet lists only size and model - Notch and build stated as claims, not verified specs - No published warranty, only one seller [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR21ZB88?tag=commodorehd-20) ## Does a 24-inch blade actually help? A 24-inch blade helps most on open floors, and matters less in a small bathroom. Here is the honest split. Four picks run a 24-inch edge: both Mxmoonfree tools, the Hubaow pair and the Eujgoov. Three run short blades around 11": the Goldblatt at 11" x 4.5" and the DIXIANG set at 11" x 4". The MARSHALLTOWN measures 5 x 24 in but has no notch. Why width matters under a 12x24: - A longer edge combs a full plank in one pass, so the ridge stays consistent. - Fewer restarts mean fewer uneven spots where you lifted and re-set the blade. - Wide edges cover open floors faster, which cuts working time before the thinset skins over. Where a short blade is fine: - Small bathroom floors, where you are not covering much area. - Tight cut-in work around fixtures and edges. - Buyers who value a better notch depth over reach, like the Goldblatt's full 1/2". If your job is a great room in large plank, buy width. If it is a shower niche, the notch depth matters more than the reach. ## What the listings leave out Before you commit, know what none of these listings tell you. This is where the modifier for 12x24 tile gets slippery: not one listing publishes a coverage figure tested against a 12x24 plank, so the size match is your judgment, not a promised fact. Missing across most of the set: - **Verified notch depth.** Only the Goldblatt (1/2") and the two Mxmoonfree tools (0.4") state a notch in structured form. The Hubaow and Eujgoov notches live in feature copy. - **Blade thickness.** Only Goldblatt (0.028in) and DIXIANG (0.7mm) publish it. Thicker blades flex less under load. - **Warranty.** Only the Mxmoonfree LS-31 winner states a term, 1 year. The rest state none. - **Handle detail.** The MARSHALLTOWN and Goldblatt describe their grips; several others say nothing. Read the notch first, the blade thickness second, then the width. For large-format tile, many pros pair a half-inch or larger notch with back-buttering the tile to close any gaps. Nothing in these listings replaces checking the bond as you set the first few planks. ## Which pick fits your job? Match the trowel to the job, not the brand. Run down these flips: 1. **Big open floor in 12x24 plank?** Start with the Mxmoonfree LS-31 winner. Wide 24-inch edge, stated 0.4" notch, a warranty. 2. **Tight budget, small floor?** The Goldblatt gives you a full 1/2" notch for the least money. 3. **Tiling several tile sizes?** The DIXIANG set covers mosaic through 1/2" in one buy. 4. **Working crew, tiling weekly?** The Hubaow two-pack puts a spare in the box. 5. **Wall install with large tile?** The Mxmoonfree wall trowel targets exactly that. 6. **Just learning blade feel?** The MARSHALLTOWN teaches balance, but buy a notched trowel too. 7. **Want maximum reach and don't mind paying?** The Eujgoov claims a 24-inch large-format edge. The cutoff is floor size against budget. Under a small bathroom, the Goldblatt's better notch beats the width tools. Over an open plan, the 24-inch reach earns its keep. ## The verdict If you are setting a large open floor in 12x24 plank, buy the Mxmoonfree 24'' Large Tile Trowel. It is the only pick that publishes both the notch you need (0.4" square) and the width you want (60cm/24in), plus a 1-year warranty no other listing states, and it does it at the third-cheapest position in the set. That mix of the right geometry and real numbers is why it leads. If your budget is tight or your floor is small, buy the Goldblatt instead. Its exact advantage is notch depth: a full 1/2" square, deeper than the winner's 0.4", on the cheapest tool here. The price you pay for that depth is reach, since its 11" x 4.5" blade combs far less per pass than a 24-inch edge. The cutoff between them is floor size. Below a small bathroom, the Goldblatt's deeper notch wins and the short blade barely costs you time. Above an open-plan floor, the winner's 24-inch reach saves real minutes before the thinset skins. Skip the MARSHALLTOWN for tile: it is a flat finishing blade with no notch, and it will not bed a plank. ## FAQ ### What is the best trowel for 12x24 tile overall? The best trowel for 12x24 tile in this group is the Mxmoonfree 24'' Large Tile Trowel. It states a 0.4" square notch and a 60cm/24in blade, the combination a large plank needs for a full, even bed. It also carries a 1-year warranty, the only stated term here, at the third-cheapest price. Match the notch first, then the width. ### Is a 24-inch trowel worth it over a shorter one? A 24-inch trowel is worth it when you tile open floors, because the long edge combs a full plank in one pass and keeps the ridge consistent. Fewer restarts mean fewer hollow spots. On a small bathroom floor the benefit shrinks, and a short 11" blade like the Goldblatt's works fine while giving you a deeper half-inch notch. ### What notch size should I use for large-format tile? The notch size for large-format tile is commonly a 1/2" square or close to it, because a taller ridge collapses into a fuller thinset bed under the plank. The Goldblatt runs a full 1/2"; the Mxmoonfree and Eujgoov run 0.4". None of these listings publish coverage tested against a 12x24, so check your bond on the first planks. ### Goldblatt or Mxmoonfree: which should I pick? Goldblatt or Mxmoonfree comes down to depth versus width. The Goldblatt has the deeper 1/2" notch and the lower price, but only an 11" x 4.5" blade. The Mxmoonfree LS-31 has a 0.4" notch on a full 60cm/24in edge plus a stated warranty. Small floor, buy the Goldblatt. Large open floor, buy the Mxmoonfree. ### Can I use a flat finishing trowel to set tile? A flat finishing trowel to set tile will not work, because it has no notch and cannot comb the ridged thinset bed a 12x24 needs. The MARSHALLTOWN here is a flat blade for finishing concrete and drywall. It is a fine tool for its own job, but you still need a notched trowel like the Mxmoonfree or Goldblatt to bed the tile. Start with the notch, not the logo. For a large open floor in 12x24 plank, the Mxmoonfree 24'' Large Tile Trowel gives you the right 0.4" notch, a full 60cm/24in edge and the only stated warranty in this set, all at a low price position. Confirm the notch size on the listing photo before you order, plan to back-butter your first few planks, and check the bond as you set them. That habit does more for a flat floor than any brand name on the handle. *Last updated: October 4, 2026\. Product availability re-checked.* *This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.*