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Questions tagged [thinset]

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How to repair stone walkway

I have never done stone work before and I am getting confused by what product I need. I am looking to repair a stone that has come out in my walkway. I've watched a few videos on YouTube and the process seems straightforward, but they never really…
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Do I need a corded drill to mix thinset?

I've been looking at tearing out my fiberglass shower, installing Kerdi, and re-tiling the whole thing. During my research into this project, I've come across quite a few forums that have members typing in all caps about not mixing thinset with a…
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Why can't you install larger floor tiles without thinset/adhesive?

I can understand the need for adhesive for wall tiles. But if you have a flat floor, and medium to large tiles, why can't you just lay your floor tiles on the floor without any thinset and grout it. Each tile is fairly heavy so surely that will…
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What do you use to mud the joins between cement boards on walls?

I am seeing contradictory informations.. .some use drywall mud others say use exactly the same thin set you plan to use for your tiles.
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Should I be able to just peel tile off the wall by hand if it is installed right?

We hired a contractor to remodel our master bathroom. For the tile installation in the shower, he started with a float-cement backing. To show quick progress, he rushed through this step and the final surface was uneven with deviations of over an…
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Can I use modified mortar on waterproofed shower walls?

I was told by a tile installer that I should not have used waterproofer on the walls now the thin set will not cure. He will have to use mastic for the tiles to adhere. But my research says never to use mastic in a shower. What is the correct…
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Tiling - place thinset on wall and tile or just tile or just wall?

Watching videos on tiling. I have small (4 inch square tiles). I see some installers putting thinset on wall and no thinset on tile - just press to wall. That's difficult because the space is very tight. Have to use small bucket and trowel. Large…
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Mixing or blending diverse tile thinsets together

I would like to know if it is ever an acceptable practice to mix or blend two diverse thinsets together, and under what circumstances one may resort to this practice (outside of desperation to finish a job in a shorter timeframe)? Specifically, I'm…
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Am I hooped? I used unmodified thinset to tape cement board joints

I used a ready mixed (and, as it turns out, unmodified) thinset to mud the taped cementboard joints in my shower. It was a pain in the butt to work with, but I've never done this before, and despite that fact that I kept thinking "this doesn't seem…
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Can I put tile in my basement over Ditra and existing mastic?

My basement has been prone to getting water for many years before I bought the house. We're having the basement walls repaired (excavated outside) & sealed. So this problem should go away. The basement floor currently has linoleum tiles that are…
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Getting tiles in plane -- What if use a *too large* notch trowel?

Is there a consequence to using too large a notch trowel, aside from wasted thinset? Asking for 2 reasons: I'm installing 16x24 tiles on a floor, with 5x5 "accent strip." Both tiles ~10mm thick. But if I use standard trowel sizes (1/2" for big…
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When stopping and starting a tile job, what to do with the extra thinset from previous row's cleanup?

When stopping and starting a tile job, you are left with the cleanup of the thinset that extends past the tiles that have been set. This thinset can be scraped up with a trowel, but leaves a light residue. Upon resuming the job, does this residue…
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Do I also need to apply thinset to my Subway tiles or is it enough to just put it on the wall?

Subway tile question regarding a bathtub surround. Do I need to apply thinset on the back of the tile? Subway tiles are small, can I just put thinset on the wall and apply the tiles? Thank you
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Does all wood glue need to be removed from a cement floor to use thinset to seat ceramic tile?

Does all wood glue need to be removed from a cement floor to use thinset to seat ceramic tile? We've chiseled it smooth with an air tool. If the old wood cement was water-based will thinset set?
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Do I need to use a waterproof sealant in my entryway?

Do I need to use a waterproof sealant in my entryway, over the backerboard and under the porcelain tile or is the thinset adequate? Sub floor is above grade, 3/4" plywood. thanks!
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