Inch Measuring
Posted on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 at 5:39 amTiling-how much space should I measure for 1/4 inch trowel?
Hi,
I am in the process of measuring for my shower door. I have included the size of the tile and backerboard into the measurement. My question has to do with how much space should I figure in for the mastic. I plan on using a 1/4 inch trowel. I know that a 1/4 inch is what seems obvious, but after I set the tile, isnt it going to be less than 1/4 inch?? Am I doing too much thinking, and should fiqure in 1/4 inch, or am I better off going with 1/8 of an inch
Thanks,
pb4sc
If you are using a 1/4" by 1/4" notched trowel your thinset would be about 1/8" more or less. If your tile has large recesses I'd back butter them. Also, it is wise to "burn in" [apply a very thin coat with flat side of trowel] the CBU board with the thinset before you use the notched trowel.
I noticed you plan on using mastic, for your own good DON'T.
DO NOT use mastic, or premixed thinset or the cheapo dry thinset in wet locations!!! Use good quaility thinset.
Go here to see why:
http://www.johnbridge.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=48792&highlight=mastic+floor
http://www.johnbridge.com/vbulletin/search.php?searchid=1248108
http://www.johnbridge.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1
I wouldn't worry about the door right now, get the tile up, square, level and plumb, without any lippage and then measure for the door.
Good Luck
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