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How to Mix Small Batches of Thinset Mortar

May 16, 2022 by DIYTileGuy 2 Comments

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At last, mixing small batches of thinset doesn't have to be a secret! Finally, you too can know the exact amount of water and thinset powder to add together to get the perfect thinset consistency. This means: No more wondering what "peanut butter consistency" looks like No more struggling … [Read more...] about How to Mix Small Batches of Thinset Mortar

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How to Mix Thinset Mortar

April 30, 2022 by DIYTileGuy Leave a Comment

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Mixing thinset. It must be a big secret. Otherwise, why can't you get a straight answer? Perhaps you've heard these: "Mix it until it's like peanut butter""thinset consistency should be yogurt-y""Thinset should stay on your trowel when you turn it""Add powder until you make a volcano" Yes, … [Read more...] about How to Mix Thinset Mortar

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Modified vs Unmodified Thinset: Deciphering which you need for Schluter Kerdi & Ditra

January 22, 2022 by DIYTileGuy 3 Comments

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Are you wondering about modified vs unmodified thinset mortars? Perhaps, you are thinking of installing a Ditra-Heat floor or a Schluter Kerdi Shower System? The internet is full of information and even misinformation on this very subject. In fact, this debate has stoked many of the … [Read more...] about Modified vs Unmodified Thinset: Deciphering which you need for Schluter Kerdi & Ditra

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Tile Thinset Mortar: How to Buy the Best Adhesive for YOU!

January 2, 2022 by DIYTileGuy 4 Comments

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It's difficult enough just selecting your tile let alone a tile mortar. Now you walk into the thinset aisle at the home improvement store and there are eight different choices of thinset mortar. Suddenly, questions start furiously bouncing into your head: What's the difference between the … [Read more...] about Tile Thinset Mortar: How to Buy the Best Adhesive for YOU!

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Trowel Size Matters: Which trowel size do I use for …?

February 13, 2021 by DIYTileGuy 168 Comments

Which size notch trowel to use for tile

You want to know which notched tile trowel size to use for your tile project. The boxes of tile that you buy usually don’t tell you which size trowel to use with them. Consequently, I get asked about tile trowel sizes quite a bit. Finding the instructions on the notched trowels or the bags of … [Read more...] about Trowel Size Matters: Which trowel size do I use for …?

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Self-Leveling Underlayment: The Ultimate Guide

July 7, 2020 by DIYTileGuy 100 Comments

Self-leveling Underlayment

Self-leveling underlayment. It sounds soooooo easy, doesn't it? You simply pour the leveling cement over the floor and the product then just levels itself all on its own. Sort of like...magic, right? Self-leveling underlayment is not what it seems Self-leveling underlayment is, quite … [Read more...] about Self-Leveling Underlayment: The Ultimate Guide

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5 Ways to Screw Up your Cement Board Installation on Floors

October 13, 2019 by DIYTileGuy 147 Comments

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Cement board installation is not something that is incredibly difficult. I think most people worry about how to cut it and once they have a plan for that then they think it'll be a breeze. But I've seen these screw-ups for several years now. It's the same ones over and over. Which … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Screw Up your Cement Board Installation on Floors

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Shower Waterproofing Crash Course

September 27, 2017 by DIYTileGuy 287 Comments

Shower waterproofing systems

4 Shower Waterproofing systems for tile showers Waterproofing a shower. This seems like common sense, doesn’t it? Well, a lot of showers that are built these days still have no shower waterproofing whatsoever. Or they have poor or improper waterproofing. What! No Waterproofing!? How … [Read more...] about Shower Waterproofing Crash Course

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Tired of Bullnose Tile Trim? Here are 5 Tile Edge Trim Alternatives

January 17, 2017 by DIYTileGuy 80 Comments

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Here are 5 alternatives to common bullnose tile edge trim. One of the mistakes that I see a lot of homeowners and DIYers make with tile installations is that they sometimes don't use any tile trim on the exposed tile edges. Many times they think the edge of the tile looks OK or they simply … [Read more...] about Tired of Bullnose Tile Trim? Here are 5 Tile Edge Trim Alternatives

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Tile Backer Board Breakdown

December 29, 2015 by DIYTileGuy 328 Comments

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Which Shower Tile Backer board is best? When it comes to installing a tile backer board you typically have the following choice: difficult to install and cheapeasy to install and expensive So which tile backer board should you use in your bathroom? I'm going to break them down by … [Read more...] about Tile Backer Board Breakdown

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