
Leveling with thinset? - Contractor Talk
Jun 10, 2009 · I understand that thinset isn't designed for leveling, but there is a minor amount of leveling that needs to be done sometimes. On a small job, it's tempting to correct with thinset. So …
Thinset / mortar for setting prefab shower base. | Contractor Talk ...
Jan 30, 2013 · Hey guys, I've always poured my own pans, but my client doesn't want a tile floor in the shower and insisted on a pre fab. My question is which thinset, mortar, or other product works the …
Thinset over thinset | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and ...
Nov 9, 2006 · Thinset over Thinset Matt, Is that for a floor or wall? My application is a wall. Do you remember the name of the product? Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
Thin Brick Mortar - Contractor Talk
Feb 8, 2022 · We use thinset all of the time over tile backer board. I prefer this system because the brick lay much flatter than over lath. Couple of pointers: Don't over-butter the backs because thinset sags …
Using thinset to slope shower pan - Contractor Talk
Sep 7, 2023 · But now I am worried that the thinset is too thick. 1inch and 1/8 at the thickest part. Mostly 3/4 of an inch. Stopped down to 0 at the drain. This is on a concrete slap with decking mud …
Tile won't stick to thinset? - Contractor Talk
Jun 20, 2015 · Some thinset boasts no backbuttering necessary. You really need to mash the tile into thinset in a back and forth motion, collapsing all the ridges and working thinset into back of tile. Still a …
Thinset over old thinset... | Contractor Talk - Professional ...
Mar 9, 2010 · We're assuming that they let the thinset dry too much between setting it on the floor and setting the tile on the thinset. The new homeowner wants to do the floor over, so I recommended the …
Mortar Vs, Thinset? - Contractor Talk
Aug 8, 2009 · Mortar vs Thinset What is the difference between mortar and thin set? Good question. Depends on who you are talking to and in what part of the country. Technically thin set is a type of …
Thinset or plywood, or tar paper first? - Contractor Talk
Jul 17, 2015 · I have in the past been under the impression that you should always place tar-paper with mesh on top of the plywood, and then any cement / thin-set or mortar or anything like that otherwise …
Preferred thin-set for marble - Contractor Talk
Apr 26, 2011 · For me first choice would be Custom multipurpose white thin set from HD,gives you good body for working the stone,I always add a cup of easy float or pearl lite to full bucket of mix thin set if …