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Mastic come pre mixed which thinset come in a bag that you have to mix with a mixer mastic is not good for your wet areas meaning showers or on the floor. Used mainly for back splashesr thinset is port base like cemet very strong used in wet areas outside for all types of tile installation
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∙ 11y agoThinset is cement-based. It hardens due to a chemical reaction in the cement when moisture is drawn out of it and into the tile backing and cement-type underlayment (if used). This wicking action causes the thinset to heat up and harden quickly. Thinset generally provides a stronger bond than mastic.
Mastic is petroleum-based, much like glue. It requires air circulation and time to cure. Because of this, it's generally used for tiles 6" x 6" or less in size. It can be used for larger tiles, but this increases the cure time exponentially. For example, mastic used to install 12x12 floor tiles will require about 7 days to cure before walking on it.
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What is the difference between thinset and mortar?
same thing
Best thinset to use for backsplash?
You do not want to use a mixing thinset for backsplash. you would want to use something a little stronger for walls, being a carpenter for 7 years i would use mastic tile adhesive. There are alot of advantages in using this product and the main reason is most of it is pre mixed. The mastic tile adhesive is an organically based mortar that is commonly used in the laying of ceramic tiles. This adhesive is made from the resin of the mastic tree and is available as a thin liquid, a paste, or a glue. Some common construction adhesives are a form of mastic resin. Using mastic as a tile adhesive does carry some advantages over mortar.1. Tremendous Holding StrengthMastic is used mostly with ceramic tile, but is also used with heavier materials such as stone and marble. This strength is the reason that many people will use a mastic tile adhesive in shower enclosures where there is a stone tile. If the seal remains the tile, then mastic adhesive will last for many years without any problems.2. Quick Setting Tile AdhesiveThe mastic tile adhesive is very quick setting. While this does have some drawbacks to it, it is also an advantage. Heavier tiles will set quicker so you can get more of the project competed.3. Easy to UseWhen spreading out over a backerboard to apply the tiles to, mastic tile adhesive is much easier to work with than mortar. Not being as thick, the mastic spreads out evenly and gives the tile a very good area to bond with.Read more: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/3-advantages-of-using-mastic-tile-adhesive/#b#ixzz23kIZTizw
Is there any difference between white tile mortar and gray tile mortar?
White mortar is the same as gray except it has been bleached. White thinset is needed if you are using a light tile with light grout.
What is the best way to put ceramic tile on concrete?
With thinset.
Is mastic 500 good for porcelain tile floors?
No. Mastic 500 is an asphalt-based preparation. It would be very bad for porcelain tile floors.
What is the difference between adhesive and mastic?
There is little difference except mastic means 'from plant origins'.
What is the difference between thinset and mortar?
same thing
Can you glue ceramic tile with vinyl glue?
Not directly as the ceramic tiles will soon show through the vinyl flooring. If the ceramics are laid on a wooden floor, you must take up the tiles and overboard with 6mm plywood. If the tiles are on a concrete floor, you can leave them down and lay a latex screed on top to provide you with a smooth floor for your vinyl
Best thinset to use for backsplash?
You do not want to use a mixing thinset for backsplash. you would want to use something a little stronger for walls, being a carpenter for 7 years i would use mastic tile adhesive. There are alot of advantages in using this product and the main reason is most of it is pre mixed. The mastic tile adhesive is an organically based mortar that is commonly used in the laying of ceramic tiles. This adhesive is made from the resin of the mastic tree and is available as a thin liquid, a paste, or a glue. Some common construction adhesives are a form of mastic resin. Using mastic as a tile adhesive does carry some advantages over mortar.1. Tremendous Holding StrengthMastic is used mostly with ceramic tile, but is also used with heavier materials such as stone and marble. This strength is the reason that many people will use a mastic tile adhesive in shower enclosures where there is a stone tile. If the seal remains the tile, then mastic adhesive will last for many years without any problems.2. Quick Setting Tile AdhesiveThe mastic tile adhesive is very quick setting. While this does have some drawbacks to it, it is also an advantage. Heavier tiles will set quicker so you can get more of the project competed.3. Easy to UseWhen spreading out over a backerboard to apply the tiles to, mastic tile adhesive is much easier to work with than mortar. Not being as thick, the mastic spreads out evenly and gives the tile a very good area to bond with.Read more: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/3-advantages-of-using-mastic-tile-adhesive/#b#ixzz23kIZTizw
What kind of thinset for ceramic tile underwater?
Any thinset will workb
Where is the Mastic Peninsula Historical Society in Mastic New York located?
The address of the Mastic Peninsula Historical Society is: Box 333, Mastic, NY 11950-0333
Is there any difference between white tile mortar and gray tile mortar?
White mortar is the same as gray except it has been bleached. White thinset is needed if you are using a light tile with light grout.
When can you use mastic?
There are many different types and brands of mastic, so these are generalizations of it. Mastic is a form of tile setting material. Unlike thinset, it has a tacky quality and is meant to be used on wall tile not being put in a highmoisture area like a steam room or shower floor. Mastic should never be used with natural stone, tile larger then 8"x8" unless white clay 8"x10" or some variation of it. If you read the directions on the mastic it may say it can be used on the floor with tile up to 12 x 12. The issue is that those tile must be smooth backed. Almost no commercially sold tile is smoothed backed. There for, mastic can almost never be used on the floor. The advantage of mastic is its tacky texture. This allows the wall tile to not slide on the wall while you are installing. It is also a smooth consistency and makes it easier to spread for a novice. It is also commonly used in craft projects where tile is being put to table tops or a vase.
What is the Specification of mastic flooring in LPG shed?
IS 1195/1196 mastic with 25 mm thickness
What are the side effects of Mastic gum?
Mastic gum is mainly used for treating gastrointestinal ulcers, poor circulation, yeast infections, and breathing problems. Mastic gum seems to have little or no side effects for most people. Mastic is a part of a tree, so the only problem would be if you are allergic to certain trees, you may be allergic to Mastic Gum.
How mastic flooring is done?
Mastic is an adhesive not a flooring some manufacturers say it can be used on floor tiles how ever I would not recommend using mastic on a floor as it would take forever to cure
Getting ready to install ceramic floor tile some videos indicate that you should lift an installed tile to check for thinset coverage other do not how do I know if I'm using the right amount?
The videos which suggest lifting a tile to check the thinset coverage on the back are right. If you are installing tile for the first time, this is a necessary step to be sure you have the technique right. For floor tile up to about 12" x 12", you'll use a 1/4" x 1/4" square-notched trowel. For larger tiles, you should use a bigger trowel - about 3/8" or so. Dip some thinset from the bucket, drop it on the floor, and then spread it out. Hold your trowel nearly vertical at the edge, with just a slight angle so you can drag out the thinset. It should leave deep grooves in the thinset that stand up on their own, and you should be able to see the floor surface between the grooves. When you place the tile, hold it as level as you can and then carefully place it on top of the thinset. Wiggle it back and forth slightly, as you apply LIGHT pressure downwards, and evenly. You want the thinset to make good contact on the back of your tile, but not so much that you flatten it out. If thinset is oozing up between tiles, you're pressing too hard. Check to see that there is no "lippage" - or uneven heights between adjoining tiles. The surface should be perfectly level to surrounding tiles. Peel up a tile, and check the thinset coverage on the back. It should cover at least 75% of the back of the tile. If it is less, then you're either not pressing hard enough, not using enough thinset or spreading it too thin, or your floor surface is too uneven. If all looks good, scrape the thinset off the tile and that section of floor where it was removed, and reapply and reinstall.
