Reusable Tile Leveling Wedges
The part of the Next Level system you keep: wedges that lock ceramic and porcelain tile flat while the thin-set cures, then come back for the next job. Designed by real tile installers, sold by quote across the US.
What are tile leveling wedges?
Tile leveling wedges are the tightening part of a clip-and-wedge leveling system. Pushed through the slot of the clip, the wedge presses two neighboring tiles to the same plane and holds them there while the mortar cures. After the clips are snapped off, the wedges are collected and reused.
You will also see them called tile wedge spacers, wedge tile spacers or leveling wedges for tile. In the Next Level system the wedge works with break-off clips in three joint sizes, and the two parts together make the complete clip-and-wedge leveling system.
What does the wedge do in a leveling system?
The wedge is the part that does the leveling. Pushed through the slot of the clip, it presses down on the faces of both tiles until they sit on the same plane, and it holds that position while the thin-set cures. Tighten it by hand, or with leveling pliers on large format tile for even pressure.
In a clip-and-wedge system, the clip sets the joint and the wedge sets the plane. That split is what makes reuse possible: the clip has to stay under the tile and break off, but the wedge sits on top of the tile and comes away clean.
Why does a reusable wedge matter?
A reusable wedge means you buy the leveling part once. In a single-use system, every part goes in the trash after the job. With Next Level, only the clip base is consumed; the wedges are collected after break-off and reused, so an installer who sets tile every week keeps reordering only clips.
The Next Level wedge is designed by real tile installers to last job after job without deforming or breaking. That is the point of the design: a wedge that keeps its grip and shape is one you do not have to replace.
How much can reusable wedges save?
The saving comes from what you stop rebuying. With single-use parts, the cost of the whole system repeats on every floor. With reusable wedges, the wedge cost is spread across every job it is used on, and from the second job on you only add clips. The more jobs you run, the lower the cost per job. Ask for a quote and compare it with what you spend on single-use parts today.
Who gets the most from reusable wedges?
Good fit
- Installers setting tile every week
- Crews running several jobs at once
- Anyone tired of throwing away single-use caps
- Large format floors where pliers give even pressure
Think twice
- One small DIY job: the starter quantity of clips matters more than wedge reuse
- Natural stone: the system is designed for ceramic and porcelain tile; stone is not specifically recommended, although some installers use it with stone
How do tile leveling wedges work?
Four moves, and the last two are what make the wedge pay for itself.
1. Insert
Push the wedge through the slot of the clip you set under the tile edges.
2. Tighten
By hand or with leveling pliers until both tile faces are flush.
3. Collect
After the mortar cures and the clips are snapped off, pick up the wedges in the same pass.
4. Reuse
Knock off any mortar and keep the wedges for the next job.
What makes a leveling wedge worth reusing?
Use these questions to judge any reusable wedge, ours included.
| Criterion | What to check | Next Level wedge |
|---|---|---|
| Shape after use | Does the wedge deform or crack after one job? | Designed by tile installers to last job after job without deforming or breaking |
| Grip | Does it slip when tightened by hand? | Designed for hand or plier tightening |
| Cost per job | What do you rebuy on every job? | Only the clips |
Reusable wedges vs. single-use leveling caps
Leveling systems come in three common types. None is right for every job, so here is how they compare by type, without brands.
| Single-use caps | Spin caps | Reusable wedges (Next Level) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it levels | Cap or strap pressed onto a clip | Cap turned down a threaded post | Wedge pushed through the clip slot |
| What you rebuy each job | Everything | The threaded clips | Only the clips |
| Tightening | By hand or with a tool | By turning the cap | By hand or with pliers |
| Best fit | A one-off job | Installers who prefer turning | Installers who set tile every week |
For a brand-by-brand look, see how Next Level wedges compare with Raimondi, Rubi and Perfect Level Master and the clip and wedge vs spin cap comparison.
Keep reading
The complete system
How clips and wedges work together on a real floor.
The other half
1/32″, 1/16″ and 1/8″ clips that pair with these wedges.
Brands compared
Same criteria for every clip-and-wedge brand, with sources.
How Next Level wedges compare with Raimondi, Rubi and Perfect Level Master →
Questions
Answers about the system, ordering and trade accounts.
Who we are
The installers behind Next Level Tile Supplies.
Get pricing for reusable wedges
Tell us how many wedges you need, the clip size you use and the state you ship to, and the Next Level team will send a quote. Call (813) 426-6875 or email info@nextleveltilesupplies.com.