SH140
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I have a few questions about thinsets and mortars before I gather supplies for my bath remodel. I already have some Laticrete products (HydroBan) and was going to use their thinsets if possible. I've found that I can get the 317 and 3701 thinsets locally. With more phone calls I might be able to locate others also. I'm looking for advice from installers that have used Laticrete before. I plan on porceline tile on walls & floor.
1.) What thinset to use on floor between plywood and Ditra?
2.) What thinset to use between Ditra and tile?
3.) What thinset to use on walls between (hardibacker/cementboard) and tile?
4.) Why does thinset come in white or gray? Are there different applications for each?
5.) What the meaning of bonded and non-bonded?
6.) I see that Lowe's carries Laticrete Multipurpose thinset. I haven't been able to find it anywhere else. Is it OK, or is it just in-house crap?
7.) Has anyone had any experience with Laticrete pre-sloped shower pans? Still haven't decided if I'll take the easy route, or attempt a mortar bed.
Thanks guys. If it makes a difference, I'm in Northern California.
1.) What thinset to use on floor between plywood and Ditra?
2.) What thinset to use between Ditra and tile?
3.) What thinset to use on walls between (hardibacker/cementboard) and tile?
4.) Why does thinset come in white or gray? Are there different applications for each?
5.) What the meaning of bonded and non-bonded?
6.) I see that Lowe's carries Laticrete Multipurpose thinset. I haven't been able to find it anywhere else. Is it OK, or is it just in-house crap?
7.) Has anyone had any experience with Laticrete pre-sloped shower pans? Still haven't decided if I'll take the easy route, or attempt a mortar bed.
Thanks guys. If it makes a difference, I'm in Northern California.