TAVY Tile Mallet

Tavy Tile Mallet is the professional’s choice for seating large-format tiles, porcelain, and stone without damaging delicate surfaces. This lightweight yet durable mallet delivers the perfect amount of force to collapse mortar ridges and achieve full coverage in one tap.

Why choose the Tavy tile mallet?

• Non‑marring head – white rubber face prevents scuffs on polished or glazed tiles.
• Balanced fiberglass handle – reduces arm fatigue during long installation days.
• Optimized weight (20 oz) – supplies enough power to bed tiles while maintaining precise control.
• Trusted by pros – designed by tile setter John Tavy for real‑world job‑site demands.

Perfect for large‑format installation

When you are working with tiles 12″ x 24″ and larger, achieving 95% thin‑set coverage is critical. The Tavy tile mallet lets you tap the center and corners to remove voids and prevent lippage. Pair it with our other tile installation hand tools for flawless alignment.

How to use

1. Spread thin‑set evenly with a notched trowel.
2. Set the tile and press gently by hand.
3. Tap the surface with the mallet, starting in the middle and working outward.
4. Check coverage by lifting an edge; mortar should fully contact the back.

Specifications

Need additional setting tools? Browse our complete selection of tile installation hand tools.

TileTools.com explains why a non‑marring mallet is essential for modern tile work.