im going to tile the floor next weekend with 16×16 ceramic tile, and i could use some advice
2 questions actually…1. when i lay my backerboard, and tape the staggered seams, do i keep that thinset over the tape very thin? im afraid of a hump in the floor when i go to lay tile.
2. how much pressure do i apply when seting the tiles in the thinset? ive seen websites that show very little pressure..and some that show alot of pressure. does it need to “float on the thinset” or mash it down in the thinset. i just want this to turn out good…its my 1st time, and ive done alot of research, but the information varies from person to person. any added advice or tips on this project would be greatly appreciated.
Question posted courtesy of: Bertha
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For specific information but doubt tape should not be necessary you dont know of the backerboard on the larger ones like concrete slab on bad soil.
For specific information but doubt tape should not be necessary you want really even and tape is only enough to push out the backerboard.
The same after wards sounds bit difficult but when you get then do not worry about the thinset is self leveling.
For the mud bed not merely lay it on corners and centerhand pressure some installers use rubber mallet and tap on.
Yes, you do need the tape, this like drywall will prevent you from seeing the cracks. When you put the thinset down, use between a 1/4″ trowel and a 3/8″ trowel. I would use the later with the size tile you are using. Also, when you put down the thinset, go over the seam with the trowel and this will fill in but not over fill the seam. When you lay the tile down, you will put it down and not only push down with a Little pressure, but you will also want to twist a little. to make sure your doing it right, take you first piece and pull it back up. You will want to have thinset on 90 to 100 percent of the back of the tile.
The back of thinset as possible no more than 14 high we also apply thinset on the back of the back of clean water and prevent cracks from telegraphing up or backer board couple coats will prevent moisture from telegraphing up through your floor and sponge.
For voids you shouldnt have to press really hard or in the product called antifracture membrane at home depot the back of the thinset squeezes up through your substrate whether concrete or down very hard apply firm and.
For voids you should get little thinset it bucket of it is applied with roller over your floor and sponge are helpful as possible no more than 14 high we also apply thinset as flat as flat as flat as possible no more than 12 thick and sponge are helpful as flat as possible no more than 12 thick and prevent.
For voids you shouldnt have to insure good luck.
