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Stone tile backsplash installation
I will be installing a stone tile backsplash and am wondering if
someone can give me advice about appropriate backing for the tiles. The tiles are 6"x 6" (limestone, I believe, though I could be wrong about that), weigh approximately 5 pounds / square foot, and the walls are drywall painted with latex paint. Would a thinset or mastic (or something else) be the more appropriate bonding agent to the wall? If thinset, is there any need to back it with wire lath and a scratch/bond coat given the weight of the tile? Also, do people have recommendations of particular brands of thinset or mastic? Thanks! |
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