Just so you know Sal, your videos have had a huge impact on the quality of my tile jobs and my confidence taking on new projects. I used your technique from this video to select the right trowel. Achieved about 80% on first check but then remembered to back butter! 100%! Thanks for sharing your knowledge Sal!
I'm doing some tiling for the first time on Friday. I'm putting some 4" by 12" tiles on a wall. I have a couple of trowels, a 6mm x 6mm and a 10mm x 10mm. After watching your demonstration I think the 6mm will work but I'll be sure to check and step up to the 10mm if not! Thank you for sharing this information.
This is the best video I've viewed on what trowel to chose for the job. You presented the facts in clear language and backed it up with clear video. Thank you, sir.
I am just starting a DIY tile project and need to select the correct sized trowel for the 12 x 24" tile I purchased. Your video provided exactly the help and guidance I required. Well done, concise and to the point. Much appreciated. Thank you very much and I look forward to other tile videos from you.
Great Sal. Thanks. So if using the same size trowel on the floor, would you just back butter the tile as well? I guess they don't come much bigger than 1/2 inch so for bigger tiles on walls maybe the same the floor and back butter
Great demonstration! A real confidence builder. If in doubt, we can re-create the experiment on the job with the exact tile and thinset being used to make sure we’re getting adequate coverage. You are a TERRIFIC instructor of a fascinating subject. Thanks!
I'm getting ready to do a room in my house, it was recommended to use a 1/2 ×1/2 and I didn't understand why. now I do thank you very much for explaining clearly and easily
Sal love your video. Try using a pieces of glass to show how air gaps are filled and the percentages allowable per industry standards. Also, add swirling your mortar should never be done. It will leave to many air gaps which will cause failure. And lastly, mortar application should always be applied in the straight line fashion. Again, love your video!!
most of what ive learned with regards to tiling has been from your videos Sal. - thanks a million mate all your vids have definitely helped me to elevate my tiling to an extermely high standard. I'm still working on reducing mess everywhere though !! Best wishes Eddie (UK)
@bejais Great! But it wasn't easy. I would recommend giving it more then 24 hours to set before walking on it. I had to reset two tiles I walked on after 14 hours.
Great explanation for a newbie..... being a Lefty i instantly noticed you need to hold it with the handles open end up. Another one to put on the list of righty tools, just like key rings....LOL :) Watched a few of your video, good stuff. skill saw is the worst. I have to tape up the exhaust chute to stop breathing sawdust
interesting video. I'll be tiling my first room soon and need to buy everything. Most likely 12"x12" tiles so I'll be looking at the last tool you used. My floor slopes a bit towards a drain and a few tiles wobble on the floor due to unevenness, but I'm hoping they'll sit nice once stuff is on the floor.
Your video is one of the best basic demonstrations - you show clearly what the relationship of trowel size to tile size. Thank you so much. But I notice that you are not back-buttering your tiles. Does back-buttering change the ratio of trowel size to tile size? Dumb question, I know. Thanks.
I am a rank amateur and have used 3/8 square for everything from floor tile to smallish backsplash subway tiles. I have gotten excellent coverage with that size. I own one trowel.
yes.. but if you put some adhesive on the tiles, just for contact! than.. if you dont use the proper trowel will be full with adhesive. me opinion it to put ALL THE TIME adhesive on the tiles too!) Realy nice your work! we look your video! Regards from Germany! Merry Christmas 🤶
Two questions. When using 2x4 mosaic tile, would 1/4 trowel be too large? For a backsplash on a textured wall is is necessary to smooth the wall? Florida walls are not a smooth drywall, they have a slight texture. Thank you for your videos, I have learned a lot. Just finished a travertine backsplash in my laundry room, your videos made it go smoothly.
Wall should be smoothed and a 1/4" trowel may not be too big if the tile is thick enough. The goal is to get at least 80% coverage, if you can do that with a smaller trowel then use it.
Nice explanation of trowel size selection and resulting thinset coverage. Watched several of your videos in the past few months. Good stuff! With regards to tile size and trowels, I have one question if you will: Can you tell me what is the average end result thickness of thinset when installing 12 x 24 tiles on backer board in shower walls using 1/2 x 1/2 inch notch trowel? I have an idea but would like to hear it from you. Thank you!
Great demonstration and explanation of trowel selection! What size of trowel is needed for applying Thisset on plywood for laying 1/4" Hardi Backer Board?
Sal, Sorry to be a pest but one more question for now! I know I tape and thinset over seams but should I thinset over each screw to seal and seal around countertop (Hardi-Backer) and wall? Thank you!
hi sal do u ever use self leveling compound I'm a professional tiler my self I have my self leveling skills pretty well honed I'd just like to see how you use it as ur a bit of a legend
thank you for this knowledge. question: if I am installing 12 x 24 tiles and therefore use the 1/2" option, but I am also anticipating the need to cut tiles to fit along walls and so forth, will I switch between trowels or use the same larger size for all in order to facilitate the leveling process?
Small thin mosaics with a very flat surface on the back and the, or a small tile with a very flat and smooth back on a very well prepared flat substrate. Always check your coverage as you go.
Hello. We do not have thinset, at our location. Is that the same as tile adhesive? Would the principle in getting the proper trowels be the same, if I use the adhesive? I would really appreciate your help. By the way, your video is the best I have ever seen. Simple and straight to the point. The demonstration is awesome for being simple but very informative. Thank you very much.
If it comes in a bucket it has very limited places where it can be used, it is probably mastic. If it is a powder that you mix with water. then it is a dry set thinset mortar
Excellent tutorial - exactly what I needed as i am about to lay some 11" x 11" tiles and wasn't sure which size of trowel to buy. Btw- I think you've really honed your presentation style. Concise - accurate - understandable. Some people film great vids only for them to be let down by their commentary which makes it really difficult to follow. Brava !
Hey Sal, thank you for all of your videos. You've helped me finish two tiling projects in no time at all! I was wondering if back buttering changes the trowel size you should use?
for the majority of back buttering you just need a thin even coat so just use the flat side of the notched trowel you are already using on the project, no need to dirt up another trowel
Great video. Checking with you that I should use a 1/2" square notch trowel to put down 18" x 18", marble tile that is 1/2" thick, on concrete slab in my house? Also, I watched your thin set video. Do you recommend Mapei, Kerabond T for large tiles??? Thanks so much for your videos. They are so helpful for those of us who want to do our own labor in laying tiles.
Yes 1/2" trowel, KerabondT is an unmodified thinset, which is fine for concrete, but I would rather see a modified thinset like UltraflexLFT or add the liquid polymer to the unmodified thinset.
Oh! I didn't realize it was unmodified. Thank you so much for the recommendation on UltraflexLFT. I was waiting to see what you recommended before I get the thinset! I really appreciate your help!!!
Im having a hard time understanding why the medium tile had voids... Is it bowed? Or its because it has those squares on the back of it? And you need to coat more cubic space...? (to fill the voids)
That is a whole other story, technically back buttering is not needed, however the benefits are certain. I usually back butter every tile. I Have been thinking about making a video about this, so stay tuned.
Hey Sal, I have the same tile as Hooahayes. In this video at the very end, you actually did say what trowel to use for a 12 x 24 tile, but I really could understand what you said. It kind of sounded like you said use a 1/2" and something. THANKS SAL!!!
How about a video on how you store and transport your trowels.I've kept mine in a platinum trowel bag for years which has worked well for job site transporting,but these things are pretty awkward as you know and can take up a lot of space.
Sal good day have you ever used a Euro Combo trowel? If yes, would it only be used for large format tiles example 6inch by 24inch tiles? Thank you again in advance. Love the videos
Great Video 👍 if I am laying a 6x24 porcelain tile what trowel size would you recommend? The tile is flat on the back with a small grid pattern. Thank you very much.
I'm installing 6"x12" marble tiles on a wall as a fireplace surround. Going by size I was going to use a 1/4-Inch by 3/8-Inch trowel but each tile weighs slightly less than 3 pounds. Should I step up to the 1/2". And which for the floor in front of the firebox? I'll be using Mapai LFT mortar.
Thanks for the video! I have 2 follow-up questions: [1] If you're setting a rectangular tile, does it matter if the troweled grooves run parallel or perpendicular to the length of the rectangular tile? [2] Is there a reason to *not* use a larger groove trowel for a smaller tile--so for example, here you showed that the 1/4 x 3/8 trowel worked best for the largest tile--could you have used the 1/4 x 3/8 trowel to properly set the medium tile? Thank you!
watch this,it explains how to choose a trowel, and usually the ridges go the short way so air can be expelled with less effort from the ridges, but coverage is the most important thing, 80% or better in a dry area and 95% or better in a wet area, exposed area or for natural stone.
@@SalDiBlasi thanks! I watched the video, and understand that a bigger tile needs a larger groove. But my second question was if there's a problem with using a large groove for a smaller tile
It will be messy and make your life harder, always use the correct. I forgot to include the link in my last reply, here it is ua-cam.com/video/cqbYzSTiLG4/v-deo.html
I'm installing 6"x12" marble tiles on a wall as a fireplace surround. Going by size I was going to use a 1/4-Inch by 3/8-Inch trowel but each tile weighs slightly less than 3 pounds. Should I step up to the 1/2". And which for the floor in front of the firebox?
On the 1/4x1/4 qith 12x12 couldn't u avoid the voids by doing back butter or if needed a directional trowel on back of tile too? Also what do you prefer to do in jobs that are utilizing 3 different sizes of tile on same floor...6x6, 12x12, 20x20?
Really informative video👍👍👍 Please tell me what kind of mortar you are using - is it a cement mortar or it is a lime mortar or it is a gauged mortar????
Hi Sal. Hello from Nova Scotia. Hope Boston enjoyed the Christmas tree this year. Great videos. I am going to lay down 2" mosaic with the mesh back.(12x12). Do I use the v notch or a 1/4x1/4 trowel?
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Sal is a genius when it comes to tiling and explaining the "whys" so simple and succinctly! Great demonstration Sal!
Thank you kindly!
Just so you know Sal, your videos have had a huge impact on the quality of my tile jobs and my confidence taking on new projects. I used your technique from this video to select the right trowel. Achieved about 80% on first check but then remembered to back butter! 100%!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Sal!
Thanks
Great rule of thumb with trowels. Best video I've seen on this as well. This stumps almost everyone who's ever set tile first time out.
Thank you for all the time you take to do these videos. They are very clear and helpful...
I'm doing some tiling for the first time on Friday. I'm putting some 4" by 12" tiles on a wall. I have a couple of trowels, a 6mm x 6mm and a 10mm x 10mm. After watching your demonstration I think the 6mm will work but I'll be sure to check and step up to the 10mm if not! Thank you for sharing this information.
One of the most informative videos I've ever seen. Thanks Sal!
This is the best video I've viewed on what trowel to chose for the job. You presented the facts in clear language and backed it up with clear video. Thank you, sir.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, well demonstrated. Thank you. You've just stopped me from screwing up my kitchen floor.
Thank you for sharing over 30 yrs of experience and knowledge with us! You have helped me tremendously with your videos. 👍
You're Welcome
I am just starting a DIY tile project and need to select the correct sized trowel for the 12 x 24" tile I purchased. Your video provided exactly the help and guidance I required. Well done, concise and to the point. Much appreciated. Thank you very much and I look forward to other tile videos from you.
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Sal, I've done maybe 3 4 tile jobs so far. Thanks to your videos tile jobs are getting easier. Thabk you.
Glad to hear it, the right info always helps make it easier.
Best demo of how to choose notch size. Kind of amazing since you didn't put mortar on the back of the tile (back buttering). Very instructive.
Bravo Sal.........That was the best Demonstration-Explanation video I've seen, since I started learning how to DIY. Thanks!!!
+Griff Mustard Just the facts, what else do you need.
Great Sal. Thanks. So if using the same size trowel on the floor, would you just back butter the tile as well? I guess they don't come much bigger than 1/2 inch so for bigger tiles on walls maybe the same the floor and back butter
Great demonstration! A real confidence builder. If in doubt, we can re-create the experiment on the job with the exact tile and thinset being used to make sure we’re getting adequate coverage. You are a TERRIFIC instructor of a fascinating subject. Thanks!
I'm getting ready to do a room in my house, it was recommended to use a 1/2 ×1/2 and I didn't understand why. now I do thank you very much for explaining clearly and easily
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Thank You! I found this video as I was looking at trowels to buy with no idea it made a difference until I saw multiple sizes
Glad it was helpful!
Sal love your video. Try using a pieces of glass to show how air gaps are filled and the percentages allowable per industry standards. Also, add swirling your mortar should never be done. It will leave to many air gaps which will cause failure. And lastly, mortar application should always be applied in the straight line fashion. Again, love your video!!
most of what ive learned with regards to tiling has been from your videos Sal. - thanks a million mate all your vids have definitely helped me to elevate my tiling to an extermely high standard. I'm still working on reducing mess everywhere though !! Best wishes Eddie (UK)
Thanks, Sal - not only excellent and important info, but this is a tile attachment physics demonstration for the ages! NICE WORK!
You might also enjoy this newer version ua-cam.com/video/w5RqzOAn_tc/v-deo.html
Yay, I was about to hang some 32x18 tile with 1/4 inch trowel and after a few vids including this one, I went for the 1/2", which covered alot better.
Sal excellent teacher my friend! Illustrating the process is 110%. Keep em coming brother
Thank you for teaching us, what, and how. It will save me a lot of money.
Happy to help
Good explanation, straight to the point and easy to follow and understand. Good teacher. Many thanks for the vid!
You are still the man and my favorite mentor.
I'm glad I saw this video! I'm starting to lay 490 sq ft of 18×18 tomorrow and I was going to use a 3/8 trowel. Not anymore! 👍
The correct information can save a lot of pain.
@bejais Great! But it wasn't easy. I would recommend giving it more then 24 hours to set before walking on it. I had to reset two tiles I walked on after 14 hours.
The best explanation I've found
Super helpful, now I need to find out if I can use a smaller trowel if I back butter?
Great explanation for a newbie..... being a Lefty i instantly noticed you need to hold it with the handles open end up. Another one to put on the list of righty tools, just like key rings....LOL :)
Watched a few of your video, good stuff. skill saw is the worst. I have to tape up the exhaust chute to stop breathing sawdust
This is what craftsmanship looks like.
Glad I clicked on this tutorial. Direct and easily explained. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
interesting video. I'll be tiling my first room soon and need to buy everything. Most likely 12"x12" tiles so I'll be looking at the last tool you used. My floor slopes a bit towards a drain and a few tiles wobble on the floor due to unevenness, but I'm hoping they'll sit nice once stuff is on the floor.
Learned a lot more about trowel size from this video thanks a lot 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Your video is one of the best basic demonstrations - you show clearly what the relationship of trowel size to tile size. Thank you so much. But I notice that you are not back-buttering your tiles. Does back-buttering change the ratio of trowel size to tile size? Dumb question, I know. Thanks.
So impressed by your thoroughness!
Thanks for that explanation! 1/2inch trowel for 12x24. Glad you covered that at the end
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you very much for taking the time during your job to demonstrate this. It makes perfect sence now.
Best vidoe so far about this topic.
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Great video. I'm in the middle of laying wood floor tile in the bathroom... not as easy as it looks!
Great video, Sal. If folks are going to have a go at tiling DYI, they might as well go in armed with professional information.
Gar Mar agreed.
Indeed
thanks for making this. really made it simple.
Glad it helped!
Sal, you're da best! Thanks for all you do for us. Blessings to you bro!
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@@SalDiBlasi good morning brother Sal. What would you use for a 6x24 tile
Informative video. When doing sheet mosaic do you choose your trowel by the size of the sheet or the size of each individual tile? Squeeze out sucks.
Hi There. Great video. Thanks. I'd like to know ? What size notch is best to use on a 12 x 12 inch tile ? U or Square notch ?
Excellent videos. Big help. Glad I'm watching them before mixing & troweling. Thank you!
I am a rank amateur and have used 3/8 square for everything from floor tile to smallish backsplash subway tiles. I have gotten excellent coverage with that size. I own one trowel.
Correct, you are a rank amateur.
Thank you for actually doing a demonstration.
yes.. but if you put some adhesive on the tiles, just for contact! than.. if you dont use the proper trowel will be full with adhesive. me opinion it to put ALL THE TIME adhesive on the tiles too!) Realy nice your work! we look your video! Regards from Germany! Merry Christmas 🤶
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Quarta by 3/8... love the Joorsey accent. Thanks for making these videos, very helpful.
Boston,😊
Excellent demo, very helpful thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Two questions. When using 2x4 mosaic tile, would 1/4 trowel be too large? For a backsplash on a textured wall is is necessary to smooth the wall? Florida walls are not a smooth drywall, they have a slight texture. Thank you for your videos, I have learned a lot. Just finished a travertine backsplash in my laundry room, your videos made it go smoothly.
Wall should be smoothed and a 1/4" trowel may not be too big if the tile is thick enough. The goal is to get at least 80% coverage, if you can do that with a smaller trowel then use it.
Outstanding! My next video to watch is “Thinset explained.”
Amazing video. I learned so much from it. Thx sal
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks So Much Sal for an Awesome Demo Video.
you're a legend! thanks for all this info!
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Thanks, Sal, for posting these videos. Super helpful!
One thing you read it, another thing you see it , nice video.
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I'm the working man and I approve this message!!!
Sal, great detail on trowel selection.
Nice explanation of trowel size selection and resulting thinset coverage. Watched several of your videos in the past few months. Good stuff! With regards to tile size and trowels, I have one question if you will: Can you tell me what is the average end result thickness of thinset when installing 12 x 24 tiles on backer board in shower walls using 1/2 x 1/2 inch notch trowel? I have an idea but would like to hear it from you. Thank you!
It will be less than 1/4" but depends on the type of mortar and whether you back butter the tile and the depth of the pattern on the back of the tile.
Awesome video very helpful thanks for posting 👍
Great demonstration and explanation of trowel selection! What size of trowel is needed for applying Thisset on plywood for laying 1/4" Hardi Backer Board?
1/4x1/4x1/4
Wow! That was a quick response! Thank you! I am hooked watching your videos!
Sal, Sorry to be a pest but one more question for now! I know I tape and thinset over seams but should I thinset over each screw to seal and seal around countertop (Hardi-Backer) and wall? Thank you!
Are you talking about a shower?
What is teeth size suitable for 60cmX60cm tiles? Good job.
hi sal do u ever use self leveling compound I'm a professional tiler my self I have my self leveling skills pretty well honed I'd just like to see how you use it as ur a bit of a legend
+kyle the tile not as often as i used to, don't have any videos of it either,
thank you for this knowledge. question: if I am installing 12 x 24 tiles and therefore use the 1/2" option, but I am also anticipating the need to cut tiles to fit along walls and so forth, will I switch between trowels or use the same larger size for all in order to facilitate the leveling process?
No use the same trowel
Awesome video as usual Mr. Sal. When would you select a V -groove over a square notched trowel? Thanks again
Small thin mosaics with a very flat surface on the back and the, or a small tile with a very flat and smooth back on a very well prepared flat substrate. Always check your coverage as you go.
Hello. We do not have thinset, at our location. Is that the same as tile adhesive? Would the principle in getting the proper trowels be the same, if I use the adhesive? I would really appreciate your help. By the way, your video is the best I have ever seen. Simple and straight to the point. The demonstration is awesome for being simple but very informative. Thank you very much.
If it comes in a bucket it has very limited places where it can be used, it is probably mastic. If it is a powder that you mix with water. then it is a dry set thinset mortar
@@SalDiBlasiThanks a lot!. It does come in powder form. They are packaged in 20-lb sacks. You are awesome. ;-)
I know what trowel im wearing tomorrow ! good video
+DeeJae Shocka It is dress code for a tile installer 😊
Excellent tutorial - exactly what I needed as i am about to lay some 11" x 11" tiles and wasn't sure which size of trowel to buy.
Btw- I think you've really honed your presentation style. Concise - accurate - understandable. Some people film great vids only for them to be let down by their commentary which makes it really difficult to follow.
Brava !
+Matthew Cartwright Thanks, just trying to share some info that might be helpful.
I enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. Thank you!
I'm a newbi embarking on my first tile job very soon! For my accent 1x1 mosaics, seems a 1/4 x 1/4 may be the one to use???
Such help! Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Hey Sal, thank you for all of your videos. You've helped me finish two tiling projects in no time at all! I was wondering if back buttering changes the trowel size you should use?
+Erick Quijada That is a subject for another video, the answer is yes and no, depends on the back of the tile.
for the majority of back buttering you just need a thin even coat so just use the flat side of the notched trowel you are already using on the project, no need to dirt up another trowel
Great video. Checking with you that I should use a 1/2" square notch trowel to put down 18" x 18", marble tile that is 1/2" thick, on concrete slab in my house? Also, I watched your thin set video. Do you recommend Mapei, Kerabond T for large tiles??? Thanks so much for your videos. They are so helpful for those of us who want to do our own labor in laying tiles.
Yes 1/2" trowel, KerabondT is an unmodified thinset, which is fine for concrete, but I would rather see a modified thinset like UltraflexLFT or add the liquid polymer to the unmodified thinset.
Oh! I didn't realize it was unmodified. Thank you so much for the recommendation on UltraflexLFT. I was waiting to see what you recommended before I get the thinset! I really appreciate your help!!!
Im having a hard time understanding why the medium tile had voids... Is it bowed? Or its because it has those squares on the back of it? And you need to coat more cubic space...? (to fill the voids)
Pick the trowel on the left. It looks good on you. I mean its good to use. Lawl @ "what trowel should you wear"
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btw, I love that paint color on the wall, do you know what it is?
Excellent video. thanks!
Hey Sal another great video...the last example using the 1/4*3/8 the coverage was perfect, so why the need to back butter? Thank you!
That is a whole other story, technically back buttering is not needed, however the benefits are certain. I usually back butter every tile. I Have been thinking about making a video about this, so stay tuned.
Graet lesson Sal. Thanks a lot.
Thanks Sal, great video. Do you happen to have one on flat backed marble tile? Mine is 12" x 24". Any suggestions you have would be very helpful.
Hey Sal, I have the same tile as Hooahayes. In this video at the very end, you actually did say what trowel to use for a 12 x 24 tile, but I really could understand what you said. It kind of sounded like you said use a 1/2" and something. THANKS SAL!!!
He said he would use a 1/2" square-notched trowel.
How about a video on how you store and transport your trowels.I've kept mine in a platinum trowel bag for years which has worked well for job site transporting,but these things are pretty awkward as you know and can take up a lot of space.
+Ranman5 I will see what I can do.
Ranman5 use a bucket. DONE!!!!!
Buckets tip over in the back of the truck to easy. I bought the rigid pro gear tool boxes from HD recently and the milk crate style box did the trick.
Thanks you so much for this greatful info. So appreciate it.
You are so welcome!
That's great Sal. How do you select a good quality trowel?
Stick with a brand name.
Thanks.
Sal good day have you ever used a Euro Combo trowel? If yes, would it only be used for large format tiles example 6inch by 24inch tiles? Thank you again in advance. Love the videos
Yes, often, use them for whatever tile it works.
Great Video 👍 if I am laying a 6x24 porcelain tile what trowel size would you recommend? The tile is flat on the back with a small grid pattern. Thank you very much.
1/2" deep
I'm installing 6"x12" marble tiles on a wall as a fireplace surround. Going by size I was going to use a 1/4-Inch by 3/8-Inch trowel but each tile weighs slightly less than 3 pounds. Should I step up to the 1/2". And which for the floor in front of the firebox? I'll be using Mapai LFT mortar.
great demo thanks for the info
Thanks for the video! I have 2 follow-up questions: [1] If you're setting a rectangular tile, does it matter if the troweled grooves run parallel or perpendicular to the length of the rectangular tile? [2] Is there a reason to *not* use a larger groove trowel for a smaller tile--so for example, here you showed that the 1/4 x 3/8 trowel worked best for the largest tile--could you have used the 1/4 x 3/8 trowel to properly set the medium tile? Thank you!
watch this,it explains how to choose a trowel, and usually the ridges go the short way so air can be expelled with less effort from the ridges, but coverage is the most important thing, 80% or better in a dry area and 95% or better in a wet area, exposed area or for natural stone.
@@SalDiBlasi thanks! I watched the video, and understand that a bigger tile needs a larger groove. But my second question was if there's a problem with using a large groove for a smaller tile
It will be messy and make your life harder, always use the correct. I forgot to include the link in my last reply, here it is ua-cam.com/video/cqbYzSTiLG4/v-deo.html
I'm installing 6"x12" marble tiles on a wall as a fireplace surround. Going by size I was going to use a 1/4-Inch by 3/8-Inch trowel but each tile weighs slightly less than 3 pounds. Should I step up to the 1/2". And which for the floor in front of the firebox?
Thanks, this was very helpful!
On the 1/4x1/4 qith 12x12 couldn't u avoid the voids by doing back butter or if needed a directional trowel on back of tile too?
Also what do you prefer to do in jobs that are utilizing 3 different sizes of tile on same floor...6x6, 12x12, 20x20?
Really informative video👍👍👍
Please tell me what kind of mortar you are using -
is it a cement mortar or it is a lime mortar or it is a gauged mortar????
In this case it was an unmodified thinset mortar that complies to ANSI standard A118.1
Thank for the great info. For wall tiles 12x12 do you "back butter" tile? say for a shower.
yes , always
great informative video
Hi Sal. Hello from Nova Scotia. Hope Boston enjoyed the Christmas tree this year. Great videos. I am going to lay down 2" mosaic with the mesh back.(12x12). Do I use the v notch or a 1/4x1/4 trowel?
+pokefins if you can get adequate coverage with a V notch great, if not move up to a larger trowel
Great Thanks. Love the video's. Keep them coming.
Nice video! Thanks
Thanks for watching my video.
Another great video.
Makes perfect sense. Thank you
Great video sal! I was wondering for 12×12 tile what size trowel would I need? And do i back butter?🤔 thank you
Usually 3/8 deep trowel, always a good idea to back butter.
@@SalDiBlasi thank you sal for replying!👍
Great video. Thank you