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Trowel Selection
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| Name: Chris Posted: Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 8:12 am MST | |
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Is there a website or publication that gives the proper trowel recommendation for thinsets/mortars for the different size tiles? Whether it be 3x3 or 24x24. |
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| Name: Eric G Posted: Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 9:53 am MST | |
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Look on the back of the bag. |
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| Name: Bud Cline Tile Posted: Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 9:18 pm MST | |
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Chris a particular size trowel that goes with a particular size tile is a misnomer and really isn't a practical approach to selecting a proper trowel for a given job. Most all ceramic tiles around 12-16 inches square will be fine using a 1/4 X 3/8" trowel. A better method of selecting a proper trowel is to know the condition and make up of the substrate and to know the construction of the backside of the tile. Most thinsets do have a chart on the bag but there is little truth to what is printed there when it comes to real world practicalities in a lot of cases.  |
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