Thinset Thickness For Large Wall Tile

Jun 11 2011 the thinset thickness is determined by the size of the trowel used and the size of the trowel is determined by how the back of the tile is constructed and the size of the tile.

Thinset thickness for large wall tile.

In the case of travertine the back of the tile is smooth so a larger notched trowel wouldn t necessarily be required. Many thinsets max out at 1 4 in a single layer. So a 3 8 u notched trowel leaves a 1 8 bed of thinset beneath the installed tile. A chemical reaction takes place within 30 minutes of mixing that starts the bonding process between the tile and the underlayment or wall.

Using a u notched trowel and embedding the tile into the thinset leaves you with a bed of thinset beneath the tile a little over 1 3 the size of the trowel teeth. Mar 20 2019 the 2011 tile industry standards define the minimum bond layer thickness to be 3 32 after beat in but the maximum thickness has more to do with the manufacturer of the thinset mortar you are using.