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12-10-2011, 11:58 AM
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Gotta Tile This.
Including ceiling...non-sag thinset?...which one you prefer?
Any tips on ceilings? I ve done one and 89$ bag of non-sag kinda sucked... 
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12-10-2011, 12:04 PM
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Re: Gotta Tile This.
I saw a product yesterday that a setter was using and it was called Megalite and he literally put a 12x12 on the wall and hung it there. I was impressed.
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12-10-2011, 12:26 PM
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Re: Gotta Tile This.
Laticrete's 255,Mapei's Ultracontact. Last ceiling I did was with 18's with the Ultracontact, held the tile up there with no issues to speak of.
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12-10-2011, 12:29 PM
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Re: Gotta Tile This.
For a non sag I like Ardex X-5, but you can hang tile on a ceiling with pretty much any thinset. Just mix it a little on the thick side.
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12-10-2011, 12:44 PM
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Re: Gotta Tile This.
Never tried the Ardex x-5, my supplier doesn't carry much of the Ardex products, but for added insurance I like the non sag thin-sets for ceilings.
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12-10-2011, 12:58 PM
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12-10-2011, 01:04 PM
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Well Angus, I've used that also, but did you have to yell?
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12-10-2011, 01:10 PM
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Re: Gotta Tile This.
Simple, just change the gravitational constant of the universe.
I'd just use thinset, on the thick side. If you're really worried about it, set some cleats. |
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12-10-2011, 01:17 PM
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12-10-2011, 01:18 PM
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Re: Gotta Tile This.
$89.00 for a bag of thinset?? Wtf!! I thought $45.00 was expensive!
Not sure where you bought it, but, I think you got hosed! Try laticrete 4xlt...excellent non sag thinset for way less |
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12-10-2011, 02:43 PM
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$89 for LFT? Here in the states it's comparable to the 4XLT, which is another good non sag. |
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12-10-2011, 03:23 PM
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 I get it for about $24.
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12-10-2011, 03:52 PM
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$24 a bag is about what I pay. $89 might be the price in Canada.
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12-10-2011, 04:14 PM
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12-10-2011, 04:29 PM
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12-10-2011, 05:11 PM
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Re: Gotta Tile This.
I like the Laticrete 255.
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12-10-2011, 08:02 PM
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Re: Gotta Tile This.
Have not used for ceiling, but I bet Laticrete 254 will hold it if it is mixed right.Creamy and gummy.
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12-13-2011, 10:04 AM
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Re: Gotta Tile This.
Thanks for output guys. Decided to go with Mapei Ultraflx...found it for 25$ a bag...only problem i am a little leary about putting 12x24 on ceiling.
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12-13-2011, 10:09 AM
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Re: Gotta Tile This.
If it's just in the shower area and your leery as you say, why not use a fitted piece of 3/4 ply and expansion poles like we use for dust control? Just don't over torque the poles and you'd be fine.
I've seen this method used when its a one piece solid surface bath/shower ceiling. |
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