[DMCForum] Re: Will tile for mechanics (Lauren)

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I didn't use mastic or liquid latex. After I ripped up 2" of mortar
set in a steel-wire mesh, I laid 2 sheets of concrete-like
backerboard. Then I laid this "Versabond" quick-set mortar, and set
the tile in the mortar. I used Versabond "DeLorean grey" grout. No $hit.

If this was wrong, sue me. I'm Tim Taylor, not Bob Villa. I followed
the instructions on the package. What more do you want? :)

Rich A.

--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@xxxx> wrote:
> Do not use mastic with that "liquid latex" additive on plywood. Does
> not last more than 10 years max. May be OK on some other subfloor, but
> on plywood is barely better than cement.
> 
> 100% latex (in a can) is another story. Lasts forever. Does not dry
> out. Hangs on so tight you'll regret using it in the first place if
> you ever try to remove a tile (always buy an extra box or two as
> spares. The patterns do go out of stock. Dropping car parts from the
> kitchen counter is very hazardous to tile health). 
> 
> I do like that additive in the grout, however, especially for big 1/4"
> spaces. Just be sure to clean the tile surface completely within the
> first 12 hours. Otherwise is miserable to scrape off (doesn't powder
> up like plain grout but comes up in sheets like latex paint).
> 
> How do you feel about oak parquet tiles? That's my flooring of choice. 
> 
> Bill Robertson
> #5939
> 
> >--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Lauren" <LPLand@xxxx> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > > I finally snapped and demolished the upstairs bathroom. The
tiles were
> > > coming loose from the floor. I can fix a car but some of this home
> > > repair stuff is new to me and it takes a while. 
> > > 
> > 
> > Rich --   I'd tile ALL your bathrooms - and I'll throw in the
> kitchen too 
> > - in trade for working on my car.  Just tell me where to show up with 
> > my tile saw and bucket o' mastic :))
> > 
> > ..........................LP
> > 10440 and a house full of tile

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