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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.
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What are the differences in thinset grades?
The first difference is in the color - it comes in gray (use with darker tiles) or white (use with light tiles). There are three common categories with a range of products that differ in grade, curing time, composition, and price. Each type is geared to a specific environment and substrate where the tile is to be set.
What is the difference between thinset and mastic?
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
Can you use wall tile grout on floors?
Tiles used on floors tend to be thicker than wall tiles. Also, floor tiles are subjected to flexing as people walk over them. Therefore, if floor tiling a wooden floor, use a flexible cement adhesive and grout designed to give and take without cracking.
How thick is the layer of thin-set mortar used with ceramic tile?
It depends on the size of the tile. Use a smaller 5/32" V-Notch Trowel for 3/4" or smaller glass mosaics, a 1/4" x 1/4" trowel for 2" x 2" mosaic tiles. For bigger 12" x 12" or heavier tiles use a trowel with bigger notches like 1/2" x 1/2" so the bond mortar (thinset) will be thicker. The 2011 Tile Industry Standards define the minimum bond layer thickness to be 3/32" after beat in, but the maximum thickness has more to do with the manufacturer of the thinset mortar you are using. Many "thinsets" max out at 1/4" in a single layer. "Medium Bed" types of thinset may go up to 1/2" or more, but you must follow the manufacturer's instructions. Thinset mortars made thicker than they were designed for can shrink and crack the tiles.
1 foot square mirror tiles the wall 8 feet by 10 feet how many tiles to cover wall?
80
How might one apply ceramic wall tiles?
One might apply ceramic wall tiles by using either of 2 products: tile mastic or thinset mortar. The application process is the same for both products. One could use a V-notched trowel to spread some of the mortar onto the wall, covering an area just big enough to lay in about 8 tiles.
How do you disolve thinset under tiles?
There is no way to dissolve it. It must be physically scraped off.
Can you use cork wall tiles for the floor?
No.
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
How do you remove Liquid Nail from in between tiles on a bathroom wall?
take the tiles out and remoce the nail or you could use a chisel
What are the differences in thinset grades?
The first difference is in the color - it comes in gray (use with darker tiles) or white (use with light tiles). There are three common categories with a range of products that differ in grade, curing time, composition, and price. Each type is geared to a specific environment and substrate where the tile is to be set.
Can muriatic clean thinset from ceramic tile?
will muriatic acid aid in removing thin set from the back of ceramic tiles with out damage
Is it ok to use wall tiles on floors?
If you will use it inside the house then it's ok, but if you will use it inside the bathroom it is not advisable because wall tiles are slippery when wet. Slippery floroing is not good in the bathroom. It can cause accidents. Simpley put - NO. wall tiles are frequently thinner than flooring tiles and have a surface designed to allow water to stay on the surface. Floor tiles have a degree of grip to prevent slipping. GOOD Trades people will not put these down on floors
Can you stick ceramic wall tiles on to ceamic wall tiles?
No, the adhesive won't hold.
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.
Why are your porcelain floor tiles wobbly?
This sounds as though there is not enough thinset under the tile. Or your thinset didn't properly bond to the tile. There is no real way to fix this besides pulling the tile up. If they haven't already, the tile will likely start cracking.
What are the benefits of blacksplash tiles to other tiles?
Blacksplash tiles is for kitchen use, they are protecting the wall being getting water damage, similar to other tiles, the purpose is to protect all wet areas instead of replacing drywalls.
