Is the t2latex waterproof? You should really use a sealer-primer on the underlayment, then mud-set if the tile is ceramic. After that use a light grey waterproof grout. A white grout will never stay clean. Good luck. snipped-for-privacy@gmail.com
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Jul 20, 2005
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Dura-Rock cement boards are up around tub/shower, joints were taped with thinset. Now the tiling, and I'm asking opinions are the proper adhesive to use for the tiles. The local Reno store suggests a Type 2 latex adhesive, but I have some doubts about using it.
Thanks in advance
That's what I used.
Keep your tile joints smaller than a 1/4 inch. You will need non-sanded grout for the shower/tub area.
Sanded grout is used for floors and can cover areas quite large.
Let dry and seal properly I do 2 coats to be sure I get everything.
The adhesive is only important for the "sticking" to the walls. The grout and tile provide the water proof part. Hold the tile above the tub use a bath and tub caulk for this. The different materials can expand differently and caulk will hold better than grout. I also use caulk in the vertical corners.
Where'n the hell do you come up with this nonsense?
What doubts?
Just use standard thinset to set the tile on the backerboard. It does not need to be modified.
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