Tile Thinset Coverage

4 inch 12 inch tile.

Tile thinset coverage.

The thinset that was applied to glue down the tiles has been applied over a dirty surface and instead of adhering to the substrate it adhered to the dust and oils sitting on top of it. Less air trapped in the thinset will mean improved thinset coverage. Natural stone tile requires 95 coverage in all areas. Divided by 95 the result is 1 26.

When troweling in circles or swirls air gets trapped in the ridges. 60 70 sq ft. A 120 square foot room with 16 inch tiles will take a minimum of three bags of thinset. Mapei recommends adding 5 to 10 in overage to ensure that your entire project is covered.

1 2 inch square or v notch. Tile thicker than 3 8 inch. Round the number up to the next whole number. Fortified thin set mortar is a professional formula all purpose mortar polymer modified to provide good bond strength for floor and tile projects.

Proper mortgage coverage is critical to preventing failures. 12 inch 16 inch tile. According to the ansi and the tcna handbook tile requires a minimum of 80 mortar coverage in interior applications and 95 for exteriors and wet environments. Running them all the same direction gives the air a way out when a tile is set upon them.

You may not think this is that big of a deal. Once traffic starts walking over it those stresses start moving the tiles and eventually they pop off the floor and get loose. Tom meehan co author of working with tile taunton press 2011 and a second generation tile installer from harwich mass responds. 40 50 sq ft.

Actual jobsite coverage may vary according to tile size and thickness exact joint width job conditions and grouting methods. Because thinset is not affected by moisture it is best for floor tile and any tile in wet areas including shower floors walls and ceilings and tub surrounds. For shower areas the recommendation is for at least 95 coverage. 90 100 sq ft.

Tile thicker than 3 8 inch. General recommendations for thinset coverage for tile are 80 for most interior work and 95 to 100 for exterior work. Custom building products versabond 50 lbs. For example a 10 by 12 foot room is 120 square feet.

Fortified thin set custom building products versabond 50 lbs. Coverage based on 50lbs bag mesh mosaics. 12 inch 16 inch tile. 4 inch 12 inch tile.

Thinset dries very quickly once it s troweled out. Coverage shall be sufficiently distributed to give support of the tile especially at corners and edges. 16 inch or larger. Since thinset tile mortar may crack you may wish to mix it with a special latex additive to increase its strength.

Divide the square footage of your project by 95 the maximum coverage of a 50 pound bag of thinset. 16 inch or larger. Versabond cures quickly even in cold climates and adheres to most surfaces.