How to use trowels and thinset for your tile job. ... Trowel sizes:; Trowels come in several shapes and sizes generally from 3/16" v-notch to half-inch square notch. The proper trowel size is basically matched to the tile size; the smaller the tile – the smaller the trowel;
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I'm laying 16" ceramic floor tile on hardibacker board. What size notch trowel would work best? ... I'm laying 16" ceramic floor tile on hardibacker board. What size notch trowel would work best? ... I don't own either, I did check out a web site and they recommended 1/2" also. If they have a 3/8", I might buy one of each. Thanks...
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With very irregular tiles, back-buttering may be advisable. For detailed recommendations see our Notch Trowel Size Guide. ... Home > Support > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) > Tools >  What size notch trowel should I use?
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This is the reason you will see various sizes of notched trowels recommended for certain sizes of tile. If the trowel size is not sufficient to provide the coverage, a larger trowel size needs to be selected. If 100% coverage is desired, tiles need to be back-buttered.
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18" Porcelain Trowel Size Ceramic Tile ... I'm setting what look like monster tiles to me, 18" porcelain. I'm getting the floor as flat as possible and would like to know what size trowel to use with these beasts? Thanks, Jonathan...
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Flooring Tile - trowel size ... DoItYourself.com Community Forums > Flooring and Floor Coverings Center > Flooring Tile > trowel size ... Make sure you use the recommended concrete underlayment for your tiles.
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im installing 18 inch tiles in my kitchen what size trowel do i use? ... im installing 18 inch tiles in my kitchen what size trowel do i use? ... Make sure you use the recommended concrete underlayment for your tiles.
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Opinions on thinset and trowel size Tile Forum/Advice Board ... And what size notch trowel and what thickness should my thinset be? Thanks in advance! ... Start by setting a tile, beat it in and check your coverage. If it is 80% or better, you have a method and recommended trowel. Sincerely,
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Ceramic Tile Advice Forums - John Bridge Ceramic Tile > Tile & Stone Forums > Tile Forum/Advice Board > Trowel notch size ... 1. Use 5/16" V for Ditra, They used to recommend 1/4x3/16" V, but now have added "or" 5/16" V. Sometimes the 1/4x3/16 trowel didn't leave enough. They have never recommended any other trowel type. 2.
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What size trowel do you recommend for 4in and 8in wall tiles, and 12, 16, and 18 in floor tiles? I also read some prefer to butter the back of each individ ... What size trowel do you recommend for 4in and 8in wall tiles, and 12, 16, and 18 in floor tiles? I also read some prefer to butter the back of each individual...
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