Swan Glue Stick M3 180 mm

The Schwan Trowel is a notched steel spreading tool that ensures controlled and repeatable adhesive or filler thickness in floor and wall installations. It's great for stuff like ceramic tiles, stone materials, parquet, vinyl planks, and carpet installations, plus base work for various fillers and waterproofing.
The notching determines the spread amount and pattern. You can pick from several notch profiles (like U-, V-, or square-notched) and sizes for different adhesives and surfaces. The wide range of sizes and steel options (like stainless steel or regular steel) let you choose the right combo for the job without wasting time or materials.
The ergonomic handle (wood or composite, depending on the model) gives you a solid grip and good feel on the surface, making it easy to keep even pressure. The stiff, straight-ground blade creates consistent adhesive ridges that improve coverage and reduce air pockets under the tile or coating. Picking the right notching matches the manufacturer's consumption rate and helps get the needed adhesion surface.
Schwan's lineup has variations for different uses: smaller trowels for corners and repairs, wider ones for quick coverage on big areas. Depending on the model, you can swap the blade to keep it maintained and extend the tool's life.

What it's for:

Tile and stone installs: The notched blade makes even adhesive ridges for ceramic and natural stone tiles. The right notching prevents voids and boosts adhesion, especially on big tiles or uneven surfaces. Spread the adhesive with the recommended trowel and check coverage with a lift test.

Wood and parquet adhesives: Elastic and 1K/2K parquet glues need controlled spread height. The right notch size ensures proper usage, fills surface unevenness, and keeps the adhesive workable. Work in sections so the glue doesn't skin over before installation.

Vinyl, linoleum, and carpet: Finer notching or smaller ridges prevent adhesive squeeze-out at seams. Even spreading reduces bubbling and improves the final surface quality, especially for thin coverings.

Base work for water and moisture protection systems: Spreading pre-treatment and primer compounds with a straight blade or fine notching supports even quality and adhesion in the next layers.

What's in the package:

Schwan Trowel, selected notch and width variant – 1 piece

Use and care instructions (in the package/on the label)

Features:

Notching: U/V/square (model-specific) – Sets the spread amount and ridge pattern; optimizes adhesive use.

Notch size: variant-specific – Matched to adhesive viscosity, tile/coating size, and surface flatness.

Blade material: stainless steel/steel (model-specific) – Straight edge and stiffness ensure even ridges.

Width and length: variant-specific – Narrow models for precise work, wide ones for fast coverage.

Handle: wood or composite (model-specific) – Solid grip and comfy feel.

Uses: tiles, stone, parquet, vinyl, carpets – Controlled spreading of adhesives and compounds.

Compatibility: cement-based, reactive, and dispersion adhesives – Pick notching per adhesive maker's guide.

Schwan Trowel – how to use:

Surface: Clean and level the surface. Follow the adhesive maker's moisture and temp limits.

Picking notching: Choose notch size and profile based on adhesive, covering, and surface. Check coverage with a lift test (about 80–100% depending on tile type).

Spreading: Hold the trowel at about 45° angle; keep even pressure. Pull the adhesive in one direction and avoid 'sawing' that messes up the ridges.

Open time: Install the covering within the adhesive's open time. If it's left open too long, adhesion weakens.

Cleaning: Wipe fresh adhesive residue with the maker's recommended cleaner. Remove dried bits mechanically.

Maintenance: Carefully remove hardened adhesive from the blade; straighten it only if allowed. Store dry and flat.

Warnings:

Wrong notching can cause poor coverage or excess squeeze-out – follow the adhesive maker's recommendations.

The blade edge is sharp – wear protective gloves and watch for cuts.

Work in good ventilation and follow adhesive safety instructions (SDS).

Keep the product out of kids' reach.

Don't use a damaged or bent trowel that changes the spread amount.

Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ:
What notching for big tiles? Usually a larger notch size and square/U-profile improves coverage. Check the adhesive maker's chart and do a lift test.
Can I use the same trowel for parquet glue and mortar? Yeah, if the notching and blade match the compound's needs. Often parquet glue calls for a separate, larger notch.
Why do ridges collapse or coverage stay spotty? Too small notching, wrong angle, or open time too long. Check surface absorbency and adhesive instructions.
How often to replace the trowel? When the blade rounds off or notching wears, spread amount changes. Swap it if coverage doesn't hold with the same setup.

Recycling info:

Package: Cardboard/paper – recycle; plastic wrap – plastic collection per local guidelines.

Product: Metal blade – metal recycling; wood/composite handle – energy waste/wood waste/mixed waste per local guidelines.