Large Tile Thinset

This mortar can also be used in thin set applications to install smaller format tile over a diverse range of substrates.

Large tile thinset.

According to the ansi and the tcna handbook tile requires a minimum of 80 mortar coverage in interior applications and 95 for exteriors and wet environments. Natural stone tile requires 95 coverage in all areas. For use on floors only. For large tiles you are going to want to use an unmodified thinset that specifically says it s ok for large tiles.

The one i prefer is bostik ditraset. Non slump formula allows for easier medium bed installation up to 3 4 in thick of large floor tiles. Mix with water no additive required. Additionally thinset comes in either unmodified or modified versions.

19 mm thick on horizontal applications. Unmodified thinset is composed of portland cement sand and water retention agents. While it is easier to obtain complete coverage with a u notched you must also use a larger u notched trowel to achieve the same bed thickness beneath the installed tile. A little extra thinset beneath a tile is completely acceptable not enough thinset beneath the tile is not acceptable.

Thinset mortar is your default tile mortar for most indoor and outdoor applications. Non sag formula is the ideal solution for installation of large tiles on walls. Proper mortgage coverage is critical to preventing failures. Large format tile mortars select one of custom s dry set modified mortars for large and heavy tile also called medium bed mortar to support large format tile installations.

Inorganic and composed of materials mined from the earth thinset is inexpensive and can be purchased either in wet pre mixed or dry powdery form. Thinset tile mortar has a smooth slippery consistency similar to mud. Excellent for porcelain ceramic and most natural stone tiles with one or more sides greater than 15 in. Non slump formula of this medium bed mortar is designed to bond and support large tile over a wide range of floor substrates.

Square notched is a personal preference. Good adhesion for ceramic porcelain and natural stone tiles with one or more sides greater than 15 in. With a non slumping formula to eliminate lippage versabond lft can be applied to 3 4 in. It is applied to the substrate with a notched trowel.

Large tile stone mortar is a premium regular setting polymer enriched modified large and heavy tile mortar that is ideal for installing large format tile and stone on floors walls and countertops. Large format tile lft is 15 38 cm or greater on any side as well as heavier natural stone such as marble granite travertine slate and limestone. It can be used for any size tile and works great with schluter products. Thinset tile mortar.