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Can you use floor tile on the wall on top of old 4x4 tile?
I wouldn't recommend it. Most wall tiles are very smooth and wouldn't have any grit for the thin-set to adhere to.
When tiling back-splash can thin set be put directly on tile instead of wall?
Yes, referred to as "back buttering". Also may want to consider mastic rather than thin set on the walls. Tile won't slide after you set it.
Do i use thinset on tiles for a wall?
You can use thin-set on the wall, just like the floor. The trowel size is different though. A latex modified thin-set with 3/16 x 5/32 V - notch trowel is most common for tile up to 12" on the wall.
How much thin set morter is required per square foot when installing ceramic tile?
Depends on the size tile you use. 12" tile on the floor I use a 1/4"x1/4" square notch trowel to spread my thin set. Larger tile require 1/4" x 3/8" square notch trowel. Wall tile usually needs a 3/16" x 5/32" V notch trowel. You will want to check the bag of thin set and with a professional in the store. Some tiles have different requirements.
Can you lay tile over flake board?
Yes, you can but you need to staple a mesh to it. Then fill the mesh with thin-set and let it dry before putting your tile down with thin-set.
Can you use floor tile on the wall on top of old 4x4 tile?
I wouldn't recommend it. Most wall tiles are very smooth and wouldn't have any grit for the thin-set to adhere to.
When tiling back-splash can thin set be put directly on tile instead of wall?
Yes, referred to as "back buttering". Also may want to consider mastic rather than thin set on the walls. Tile won't slide after you set it.
How do you place glass tile?
If you want to install a glass tile that are easily found from stores you need to follow some instructionsMeasure the layout of backlash where you want to install that glass tileThen use a thin set to wall with a notched trowel. Mix and Apply Thin-Set MortarUse that tile on that thin setGive the design of that tile which you want by cutting and polishing
Do i use thinset on tiles for a wall?
You can use thin-set on the wall, just like the floor. The trowel size is different though. A latex modified thin-set with 3/16 x 5/32 V - notch trowel is most common for tile up to 12" on the wall.
How much thin set morter is required per square foot when installing ceramic tile?
Depends on the size tile you use. 12" tile on the floor I use a 1/4"x1/4" square notch trowel to spread my thin set. Larger tile require 1/4" x 3/8" square notch trowel. Wall tile usually needs a 3/16" x 5/32" V notch trowel. You will want to check the bag of thin set and with a professional in the store. Some tiles have different requirements.
What is Thin bed concrete?
Thin set mortar? It is what you use to lay ceramic tile.
Can you lay tile over flake board?
Yes, you can but you need to staple a mesh to it. Then fill the mesh with thin-set and let it dry before putting your tile down with thin-set.
Ceramic tiles sound hollow during initial install Should they sound hollow until thin set hardens?
You are correct! The tile will sound hollow when the thin set isn't hardened. When the thin set hardens the tile should sound much more solid.
How much thin-set should you use for tiling?
Depends on the size of the tile. Bigger the tile, the more mortar. 4x4, 4x6 wall tile, 1/8 th should be enough, 12x12 and 16x16 should be 1/4 and for anything thicker, go to the 1/2 notch trowel.
How can you find the wall thickness of PVC pipes?
Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) is a North American set of standard sizes for pipes used for high or low pressures and temperatures. This involve 'Schedule' of a pipe, which is actually the wall thickness. When pipe is sold, the 'sched' will be stated on the label as Sched 5 (for thin wall pipe) right up to Sched 80 (for thick wall. )
Can you glue mosaic tile to terrazzo?
Yes, use a good thin-set cement.
What type of thick bed adhesive is most suitable for terra cotta tile?
Thin set cement.
