I'm getting ready to tile my kitchen. The tile is has a pretty flat
bottom. I've searched but have gotten conflicting answers on this, but
what is basicaaly the best trowel to use on a tile like this?
And also would regular thinset do?

On Nov 8, 8:02 am, Mikepier wrote:
I'm getting ready to tile my kitchen. The tile is has a pretty flat
bottom. I've searched but have gotten conflicting answers on this, but
what is basicaaly the best trowel to use on a tile like this?
And also would regular thinset do?

Look on the bag of thinset, often the trowell size is there.
To find out for yourself test a trowell by applyig thinset and placing
a tile, pry it up and see what kind of coverage you get, the idea is
to avoid voids.
As for the type of thinset , it really depends upon the substrate ,
and in the case of tiles which are translucent if it shows through.

beecrofter wrote:
On Nov 8, 8:02 am, Mikepier wrote:
I'm getting ready to tile my kitchen. The tile is has a pretty flat
bottom. I've searched but have gotten conflicting answers on this, but
what is basicaaly the best trowel to use on a tile like this?
And also would regular thinset do?

Look on the bag of thinset, often the trowell size is there.
To find out for yourself test a trowell by applyig thinset and placing
a tile, pry it up and see what kind of coverage you get, the idea is
to avoid voids.
As for the type of thinset , it really depends upon the substrate ,
and in the case of tiles which are translucent if it shows through.

And tile, and is this floor/wall/??? ...

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Mikepier wrote:
I'm getting ready to tile my kitchen. The tile is has a pretty flat
bottom. I've searched but have gotten conflicting answers on this,
but what is basicaaly the best trowel to use on a tile like this?
And also would regular thinset do?

I use a 1/2" comb. Cheapest thinset (about $4.50/50 lbs) if you are
laying on concrete or cement board.

Saltillo?

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On Nov 8, 12:56 pm, dpb wrote:
beecrofter wrote:
On Nov 8, 8:02 am, Mikepier wrote:
I'm getting ready to tile my kitchen. The tile is has a pretty flat
bottom. I've searched but have gotten conflicting answers on this, but
what is basicaaly the best trowel to use on a tile like this?
And also would regular thinset do?

Look on the bag of thinset, often the trowell size is there.
To find out for yourself test a trowell by applyig thinset and placing
a tile, pry it up and see what kind of coverage you get, the idea is
to avoid voids.
As for the type of thinset , it really depends upon the substrate ,
and in the case of tiles which are translucent if it shows through.

And tile, and is this floor/wall/??? ...

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