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Thinset for marble mosaic tile.
It is applied to the substrate with a notched trowel.
Those tiles in the thinner half of the range tend to curl at the edges while curing due to moisture absorption.
For outdoor and wet mosaics thinset is recommended instead of adhesives.
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Thinset or mortar isn t an attractive word or in most people s books the most appealing aspect of mosaics but in this blog post about using thinset for mosaics julie shows us how this most mundane of substances can be used to create stunning effects.
Thinset mortar is your default tile mortar for most indoor and outdoor applications.
Thinset tile mortar has a smooth slippery consistency similar to mud.
Thinset is a bonding mortar which means it is a portland cement the same as used in concrete with polymers added to make it sticky and extra strong.
Determine whether your tile falls into the thinner or thicker half of the range to decide upon an appropriate thinset.
Most marble tiles are between 3 8 and inch thick.
Thinset is a mortar that is made of portland cement silica sand and moisture retaining agents.
Examine the tiles for thickness and color.