Right Tool.
Right Finish.
Every Time.

Professional-grade application tools for waterproofing, flooring, sealants, concrete repair, and surface preparation — for contractors and tradespeople across the UAE. The product in the bucket is only as good as the tool applying it.

Waterproofing Membranes

For Liquid AppliedLambswool or microfibre roller (12–18mm nap) for solvent-based; short-nap foam for water-based thin membranes. Brush for upstands and detailing. Ensure roller core is solvent-resistant. For Sheet MembranesSeam roller for lap joints. Flat hand roller for bonded sheet membranes. Notched spreader for adhesive-set sheet. Tools NeededRoller frame + sleeve, detail brush, notched squeegee, seam roller

Self-Levelling Screeds

For ApplicationGauge rake / screed bar to control depth. Spiked roller immediately after application to release air bubbles and ensure even surface tension. Pin gauges for depth setting. CriticalSpiked roller must cover the full width of each pour section within 5 minutes of application. Use 500mm+ width spiked roller for efficiency on large areas. Tools NeededGauge rake, spiked roller (500mm min), pin depth gauges, mixing drill + paddle

Epoxy Floor Coatings

For PrimerShort-nap solvent-resistant microfibre roller. Work in 1m strips. Back-roll immediately after laying off. For TopcoatMedium-nap 9–12mm roller for self-smoothing. Squeegee + back-roll for flow-applied grades. Spike shoes for walking in wet epoxy during broadcast. Tools NeededMicrofibre roller + frame, spiked shoes, squeegee, notched trowel for mortar grade

Tile Adhesive Application

For Standard Tiles (up to 300mm)V3 notched trowel (6×6mm). Comb at 45° to substrate to achieve minimum 80% coverage. For Large Format (600mm+)V6 or larger notched trowel. Back-butter tiles. Combing in one direction only. For MosaicsFlat squeegee or flat-notched spreader. Coverage critical — inadequate coverage causes hollow spots. Tools NeededNotched trowel (size-matched), mixing drill + paddle, level, rubber mallet

Sealants & Adhesive Sealants

For ApplicationManual or battery-operated caulk gun. For high-viscosity MS polymer: use battery caulk gun with thrust ratio 18:1+. For low-viscosity silicone: standard manual gun sufficient. For FinishingSealant finishing tool or wetted finger for concave tooling. IPA spray for silicone tooling. Spatula for sealant removal. Tools NeededCaulk gun, sealant spatula, IPA spray, masking tape

Repair Mortars

For MixingSlow-speed drill (400–600 RPM) with large-diameter helical paddle. Never use high-speed drill — aerates mortar. Mix for minimum 3 minutes. For PlacingSteel trowel or gauging trowel for hand placing. For overhead: use stiff-mix grade with pool trowel to push into position in layers. Tools NeededMixing drill + large paddle, steel trowel, gauging trowel, hawk

Primers & Bonding Agents

For Flat SurfacesShort-nap microfibre or foam roller. Apply at manufacturer's coverage rate — measure area and calculate volume before beginning. Do not over-roll. For Vertical / Rough SurfacesBristle brush for rough concrete. Ensure penetration into surface pores — avoid pooling. Back-brush excess immediately. Tools NeededRoller + frame (solvent-resistant), 4" brush, measuring vessel

Grouts & Flow Mortars

For MixingMechanical mixer (bucket mixer or forced-action paddle). For large volumes: drum mixer. Do not hand-mix non-shrink grouts. For PlacingPour from one side using a funnel or chute. For pump-applied: use grout pump with appropriate hose diameter. Do not vibrate cementitious non-shrink grouts. Tools NeededMechanical mixer, formwork, funnel/chute, bucket and measuring vessel

The Same Tools
Used on Your Site.

Highway BMT stocks professional application tools from DeWalt, Marshalltown, OX Tools, and our own Highway BMT range — the same brands used by the UAE's most active waterproofing, flooring, and tiling contractors. Cheap tools produce inconsistent coverage, incorrect spreading rates, and failed inspections. We only stock tools that perform to the quality standard the chemistry systems require.

Bulk contractor orders, project tool packs, and system-matched tool bundles available. Contact our team for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and all UAE locations.

Top Products — In Stock Now

• DeWalt Mixing Drill 1010W Mixing Equipment
• 500mm Spiked Roller Set Screed / Epoxy
• Marshalltown V3 Notched Trowel Tile Adhesive
• 18" Lambswool Roller + Frame Membrane Apply
• Battery Caulk Gun 18V Sealant Application
• Adjustable Gauge Rake 600mm Self-Level Screed
• Spiked Shoes (Pair) Epoxy Floor Walking
• 2-Component Cartridge Gun Adhesive / Anchor

Liquid Waterproofing Membrane

Self-Levelling Screed

Epoxy Floor Coating

Tile Adhesive (Standard Tiles)

Tile Adhesive (Large Format 600mm+)

Sealant / Adhesive Sealant

Concrete Repair Mortar

Cementitious Grout (Base Plate)

Epoxy Injection Resin

Liquid Waterproofing Membrane Applied Too Thin — Wrong Roller Sleeve Specified

The most common cause of under-applied waterproofing membranes on UAE projects is using a short-nap (3–6mm) roller sleeve on a medium-to-high viscosity liquid membrane. Short-nap rollers do not carry sufficient product to achieve the manufacturer's specified wet film thickness in a single pass. The result is a membrane that looks complete but is 20–40% below the minimum DFT required for waterproofing performance — invisible until it fails at the first seasonal rain.

Self-Levelling Screed Surface Pinholes — Spiked Roller Applied Too Late

Spiked rollers must be run across a poured screed within 3–5 minutes of application, before the surface begins to set. In UAE summer conditions, the window is often shorter. After this point, the spikes cannot penetrate the surface tension and simply drag the surface rather than releasing air bubbles.

Epoxy Floor Coating Aerated and Weak — Mixed at Too High RPM

Using a high-speed mixing drill (above 600 RPM) when mixing two-component epoxy floor coatings introduces air micro-bubbles into the resin. These bubbles persist through application, creating a porous, weakened film with lower compressive strength and chemical resistance than the specified product. Bubble clusters are often only visible under raking light or after curing.

Large Format Tiles Hollow and Debonding — Wrong Notch Size on Trowel

V3 notched trowels (6×6mm) are designed for standard ceramic tiles up to 300mm. Using a V3 trowel for 600mm+ large-format tiles produces insufficient mortar bed depth — coverage below 80% causes hollow spots and structural bond failure when tiles are subjected to thermal expansion cycles and point loading.

MS Polymer Sealant Not Dispensing Consistently — Manual Gun Too Weak

High-viscosity MS polymer and structural adhesive sealants require significantly more force to dispense than standard silicone. Manual caulk guns with low thrust ratios (6:1 or 10:1) cannot maintain consistent bead flow in high-viscosity products, causing operator fatigue, inconsistent bead width, and application interruptions in UAE summer heat when gun handles become slippery.

Roller Sleeve Disintegrating Mid-Application — Foam Used with Solvent-Based Primer

Standard foam and cheap polyester roller sleeves dissolve or disintegrate on contact with solvent-based primers, epoxy primers, and solvent-based coatings — releasing foam particles into the wet coating surface, contaminating it, and leaving gaps in coverage where the disintegrated sleeve cannot carry product. The affected coating area must be removed and reapplied.

Roller nap selection for waterproofing membranes depends on the membrane viscosity and substrate texture. As a general rule: 3–6mm short nap for thin water-based primers on smooth substrates; 9–12mm medium nap for medium-viscosity liquid membranes; 15–18mm long nap (lambswool) for high-viscosity liquid waterproofing membranes and rough or textured concrete surfaces. In the UAE, most liquid waterproofing membranes are best applied with a 12–18mm lambswool sleeve to ensure adequate film build per pass. Always use a solvent-resistant core when applying solvent-based or epoxy-based systems — standard polystyrene cores will dissolve on contact.

The minimum spiked roller width for self-levelling screed application is 500mm — narrower rollers leave un-degassed strips between passes and are too slow to cover a poured section before it begins to set. For large-area screed application (above 100m² per session), a 750mm width spiked roller is recommended for speed. Spike length of 10–15mm is standard for most screed depths up to 50mm. In UAE summer conditions, you have approximately 3–5 minutes after pouring before the surface begins to skin — having the spiked roller in hand and ready before mixing is mandatory, not optional.

Notched trowel size selection is directly linked to tile size and format. As a reference: V3 (6×6mm) for standard ceramic tiles up to 300mm; V4 (8×8mm) for 300–600mm tiles; V6 (10×10mm) for 600mm+ large-format tiles and slabs; Square notch (10×10mm) for natural stone and porcelain slabs above 600mm. For all large-format tiles, back-buttering is also required in addition to the substrate application — this is non-negotiable for tiles above 600mm in wet areas. Always check coverage immediately after laying the first tile by lifting it — minimum 80% coverage for dry areas, 95% for wet areas.

Mixing speed should be matched to the material type. For cementitious repair mortars, screeds, and tile adhesives: 400–600 RPM with a large-diameter helical paddle. For two-component epoxy and PU systems: 300–500 RPM maximum with a spiral or cage paddle — higher speeds introduce air micro-bubbles that compromise the cured film. For self-levelling screeds: use a high-torque, low-RPM drill with a flat-bar paddle — this shears the mix without introducing air. Never hand-mix two-component systems — uneven A:B ratio distribution results in uncured areas regardless of total mix time.

Yes. Highway BMT supplies system-matched tool packs — containing every tool required for a specific application system — as part of our project supply service. For example, a waterproofing tool pack includes a roller frame, 18mm lambswool sleeve, 4" detail brush, gauge pins, and squeegee, all solvent-compatible. This eliminates the risk of arriving on site with the wrong or missing tools. Contact our sales team with your chemical system order and we will prepare a matched tool pack for inclusion in your project delivery.