This page explains how to mix and use thinset mortar for detailed work with glass mosaic tile and other tesserae for outdoor and wet mosaics where pva adhesives such as weldbond should be avoided.

Thinset for marble. Examine the tiles for thickness and color. Use a quick setting thinset adhesive for thinner tiles so. Use the flat side of a trowel to spread a thin coat of thinset. Thinset can be used for showers bathtubs backsplashes and other areas.

We sell thinset mortar in 2lb containers. It s a mixture of cement finely graded sand and a water retention compound that allows the cement to properly hydrate. It is applied to the substrate with a notched trowel. Thinset can be used in very wet areas even areas that will be completely submerged in water.

You ll find thin set sold with the words thin set cement thin set mortar dryset mortar and drybond mortar. For most installations a modified thinset such as the 703 or 710 is recommended. Light weight thinset such as merlite 820 is less likely to sag if used properly. Proper thinset mortar coverage means a minimum of 85 total coverage beneath a tile for a dry area installation most floors fireplace etc and 95 minimum total coverage in a wet area showers tub surrounds etc.

Though fairly durable marble tends to be softer than other kinds of tile such as porcelain or other. Mix the thinset according to these instructions as each product is different. What type of thinset to use when installing marble tile marble tile. Thinset tile mortar has a smooth slippery consistency similar to mud.

Don t forget to select the correct trowel size. It cannot be used in areas that will be submerged in water such as swimming pools. Choose a thinset type according to the tile thickness. For these tiles use white thinset which costs only a bit more.

Mastic can be used in dry or damp areas only. However many types of marble glass and other kinds of tiles are slightly translucent so a gray mortar would slightly muddy them. Thin set mortar is like portland cement only thinner. Thinset is used for outdoor mosaics or mosaics which may come into contact with water such as in a shower.

For rectangular plank tile use a medium bed mortar such as 720 marble pro. A light weight thinset is commonly used on walls. Most marble tiles are between 3 8 and inch thick. Use gray thinset for ceramic and stone tiles that are dark in color.

Apply a second thin coat with the notched side of the trowel. These instructions are written for doing. Usually the consistency will be of a thick pudding or custard. What type of thinset to use when installing marble tile step 1.

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