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DoubleTap · 11-16-2007, 05:37 PM

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Depends on the brand of mud used. using a quality mud will eliminate that. I have also seen it a comon practice for those who mix up to much thinset that they can't get it down before the thinset starts setting up. I'd rather make up another batch of thinset. too much water will weaken the thinset, then come the following winter and your tiles are popping you know why.
I have "Back Buttered" the tiles for areas where spreading your thinset is tight. wonderboard is all so the same as Cement board. Often called one or the other depending on the contractor and geographical location.

The fun part is laying tile on a concrete slab. goes quick if your concrete contractor did quality work. Any low spots must be filled in any slope greater than 1/4" go to home depot and pic up some SLC (self leveling compound). FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE LABEL TO THE "T" !. SLC is Fantastic to fix the errors made by that one eyed concrete guy. The last thing you want is your beautiful new tile waving back at you!

I'll have to get the digital camera out and snap some pics of my tile floor.and post them

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DoubleTap Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 60 OS: Win 3.1	Re: anyone need help just ask! FREE FOR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS! Depends on the brand of mud used. using a quality mud will eliminate that. I have also seen it a comon practice for those who mix up to much thinset that they can't get it down before the thinset starts setting up. I'd rather make up another batch of thinset. too much water will weaken the thinset, then come the following winter and your tiles are popping you know why. I have "Back Buttered" the tiles for areas where spreading your thinset is tight. wonderboard is all so the same as Cement board. Often called one or the other depending on the contractor and geographical location. The fun part is laying tile on a concrete slab. goes quick if your concrete contractor did quality work. Any low spots must be filled in any slope greater than 1/4" go to home depot and pic up some SLC (self leveling compound). FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE LABEL TO THE "T" !. SLC is Fantastic to fix the errors made by that one eyed concrete guy. The last thing you want is your beautiful new tile waving back at you! I'll have to get the digital camera out and snap some pics of my tile floor.and post them