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10-06-2006, 06:09 PM
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Trade: carpenter
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Tile
what is the right way to lay tile on a new concret slab that is 3 month old can i apply thin set right to the concrete or do i have to put down cement board tile is 12 by 12
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10-06-2006, 09:08 PM
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Re: Tile
you can go right over the slab so long as you use a good mortar. don't cheap out on this step because good mortar or mortar mixed w/ keralastic [liquid latex] will flex a bit with your floor. seal, seal, seal, your grout. don't cheap out here either.
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10-07-2006, 11:28 AM
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Trade: tile contractor
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Re: Tile
I would recomend a anti fracture membrane , to help prevent cracks. schluter or noble company - they both make sheet products, check there web sites. justin
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10-07-2006, 04:21 PM
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Trade: tile design & installation
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Re: Tile
roll or flat trowel a thin coat of RedGuard over the slab
mix some Flex Bond thin-set set your tile grout clean seal be happy
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10-08-2006, 12:50 PM
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Re: Tile
what about ditra?
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