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You should NEVER install tile over laminate. Pull up the laminate (which is very easy) and install the appropriate subfloor, then install tile on that
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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.
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 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 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.
Can you use Jamo GTS White Thin-set Mortar to install porcelain tile?
Yes it may be used with certain porcelain tile made in the USA modifiers can be added for others.
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 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
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.
Can you glue mosaic tile to terrazzo?
Yes, use a good thin-set cement.
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 type of thick bed adhesive is most suitable for terra cotta tile?
Thin set cement.
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.
Can you use Jamo GTS White Thin-set Mortar to install porcelain tile?
Yes it may be used with certain porcelain tile made in the USA modifiers can be added for others.
Before you start setting tile can you use mortar as a thin set?
The question is not clear in respect of scenario. However, the base the tile is to be fixed should be level and sound. The fixative should be correct for the environment the tile is to be used in i.e. water proof in a bathroom. The surface for fixing to should be of a nature that allows the fixative to adhere correctly. The information for this is supplied by the manufacturer.
Can muriatic clean thinset from ceramic tile?
will muriatic acid aid in removing thin set from the back of ceramic tiles with out damage
