QEP Comfort Grip Stainless Steel Trowels are crafted with high quality materials for an extended life. This trowel easily applies thinset on tile up to 8 in. x 8 in., laminated wood plank flooring, and flat milled solid flooring. It features 9 rivets, two of which are reinforced for durability, reducing the chances of trowel breakage, even in the most challenging installations. It has a rustproof, 11 in. x 4.5 in. blade, ideal for professional installations and multi-use, DIY renovation projects.11 in. x 4.5 in. rustproof stainless steel blade9-1/8 in. zinc die-cast shank with 9 rivets, 2 of which are exposed toe rivets, for superior strengthCo-molded plastic handle with non-slip, rubber grip for comfortable repeat useExtra handle-to-shank distance allows maximum hand clearance and complete hand rotationEasy to clean by rinsing with hose or in clean water after each useRecommended notch size by NTCALonger blade life is preferred by professional flooring installers