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Thinset instead of Grout?
On very narrow joints, is there any reason I can't use thinset instead of
grout? Since there is 10 lbs of thinset left in the bag, and it is the same color as the grout I chose, I'm tempted. Somebody stop me if this is a mistake... Thanks in advance. KB |
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Thinset instead of Grout?
Both are portland cement plus sand. Thinset is hidden and so it
usually is composed of the cheapest grey portland cement. White or colored grout uses white portland cement which is more expensive than grey, it can be left white or tinted to any grout color. Since grout is non-structural just about any cementitious base would suffice, unless you are looking for decreased water permeability. So if it is the same color, go ahead and use it but you MUST seal it. Kyle Boatright wrote: On very narrow joints, is there any reason I can't use thinset instead of grout? Since there is 10 lbs of thinset left in the bag, and it is the same color as the grout I chose, I'm tempted. Somebody stop me if this is a mistake... Thanks in advance. KB |
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Thinset instead of Grout?
buy the real thing the thinset will likely need cleaned and resealed
every year. for a few nucks why create another yearly project? |
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Kyle Boatright wrote:
On very narrow joints, is there any reason I can't use thinset instead of grout? Since there is 10 lbs of thinset left in the bag, and it is the same color as the grout I chose, I'm tempted. As long as the joints are wide enough for sanded grout, thinset is fine. No real difference other than color. -- dadiOH ____________________________ dadiOH's dandies v3.06... ....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that. Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico |
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Thinset instead of Grout?
Thinset and grout are not the same. They are formulated
only for their specific purpose. If you had a few small joints to fill, such as in a small repair, you could use the thinset as grout. On "very narrow joints" as you describe, you shouldn't use sanded material, as thinset is. The grout also has properties that make it set-up quickly, so it can be worked to it's finished look. Thinset is designed to do the opposite- stay fluid for a long time, thereby washing-out the joint as you sponge it. Spend a few bucks and get the correct grout and save yourself some work. Do it right. thetiler |
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replying to Kyle Boatright, Outdoorman wrote:
I did a glass floor mosaic tile in my shower and used Custom white polymer modified thinset for the thinset and grout. Side note, I had to do 2-3 runs, as it didn't fill the cracks as as well as sanded grout, but 4 years later it's working great. I used really heavy coats of 511 for the sealer and let it cure for 72 hours before use. I think is much stronger than the sanded grout. Initially I planned to use sanded grout but my trowelled sub straight lines were too thick and the thinset came up between a lot of the tiles, that's when the idea struck to just also grout with thinset. I also used the logic Portland cement is Portland cement. It was an accidental success. -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...ut-102927-.htm |
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On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 10:14:09 PM UTC-5, Outdoorman wrote:
replying to Kyle Boatright, Outdoorman wrote: I did a glass floor mosaic tile in my shower and used Custom white polymer modified thinset for the thinset and grout. Side note, I had to do 2-3 runs, as it didn't fill the cracks as as well as sanded grout, but 4 years later it's working great. I used really heavy coats of 511 for the sealer and let it cure for 72 hours before use. I think is much stronger than the sanded grout. Initially I planned to use sanded grout but my trowelled sub straight lines were too thick and the thinset came up between a lot of the tiles, that's when the idea struck to just also grout with thinset. I also used the logic Portland cement is Portland cement. It was an accidental success. -- You're too late! 10 years ago, while receiving a shipment, Kyle was buried under a dump truck load of grout when the soft ground gave way under the wheels on one side of the dump truck. Even his 463 gerbils were unable to dig him out in time. It was a real tragedy. His gerbils really miss him. (~_~ [8~{} Uncle Sad Monster |
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Uncle Monster posted for all of us...
On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 10:14:09 PM UTC-5, Outdoorman wrote: replying to Kyle Boatright, Outdoorman wrote: I did a glass floor mosaic tile in my shower and used Custom white polymer modified thinset for the thinset and grout. Side note, I had to do 2-3 runs, as it didn't fill the cracks as as well as sanded grout, but 4 years later it's working great. I used really heavy coats of 511 for the sealer and let it cure for 72 hours before use. I think is much stronger than the sanded grout. Initially I planned to use sanded grout but my trowelled sub straight lines were too thick and the thinset came up between a lot of the tiles, that's when the idea struck to just also grout with thinset. I also used the logic Portland cement is Portland cement. It was an accidental success. -- You're too late! 10 years ago, while receiving a shipment, Kyle was buried under a dump truck load of grout when the soft ground gave way under the wheels on one side of the dump truck. Even his 463 gerbils were unable to dig him out in time. It was a real tragedy. His gerbils really miss him. (~_~ [8~{} Uncle Sad Monster The gerbils were the ones doing the tunneling. He didn't notice the cover over the booby trap. They have relocated and are thriving. -- Tekkie |
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replying to Outdoorman, miguel wrote:
Outdoorman, My shower floor too is just sheets of rock but way too much thinset came up and i didn't clean it in time. It's the same color as what I place to use on the walls with grout but so I was planning on just filling the rest in with the thinset and drying then sealing the floor. Alot of the rock are white/gray/tan colors. Do you think the white/bone colored thinset will stain? Is yours still holding up and not allowing any water to penetrate underneath and cause them to separate? Thanks for your information. Miguel -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...ut-102927-.htm |
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