Mud job vs thinset installation

[Jsf721]

When installing a porcelain tile floor. What is the better installation method for a garage. Looking for durability. Also what is the overall thickness of each installation. Looking for the lowest profile that work.

I may actually install this floor myself. I had another installer booked to look at the space and give me a quote. He no showed for a 12noon Saturday appointment i called him at 3pm he blamed 2-3 inches of snow so we rescheduled for 2pm on Sunday. No call no show and I won't use him. I don't get workmen. I got this guy from a tile shop I purchased tiles from.


Thanks.

 

[myslow2002gt]

Thinset, back butter each tile and ensure no air pockets or voids underneath. It's not hard, just a long process.

 

[stonewellmark]

Myslow is right on the $. Take your time with layout, snap a lot of lines, it keeps it all nice and straight. If your going over concrete their is no need for a mud job, if concrete is uneven just use a self leveling material a day or 2 before you want to install tiles.

Mark

 

[marty_p]

And once you snap the chalk lines, spray clear rattle can paint over all of them; you WILL thank me and yourself during the job!!!

 

[duneslider]

Clear spray paint is a bond breaker. Thinset won't stick very good to it. Cheap aqua net aerosol hair spray is a better option. I just use black chalk and it stays down plenty good most of the time. Water will take it up and sometimes a good sweeping will to. Generally, once I start laying the sweeping and excess water is done.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I didn't think anyone set tile using a "mud job" and more !

A friend couldn't stand the 1950's color in his bathroom so decided to rip it out. The "mud" (mortar) in the floor plus the tile was almost 2" thick !

 

[Dakota00]

I didn't think anyone set tile using a "mud job" and more !

I'm still using dry pack for certain tiling jobs and some jobs it's the only way to go.

 

[duneslider]

There is a place for everything, mud set wouldn't be ideal in most garages.

 

[slickgt1]

There is a place for everything, mud set wouldn't be ideal in most garages.

Really, have fun clicking on my links in the signature. Enjoy

 

[slickgt1]

I'm still using dry pack for certain tiling jobs and some jobs it's the only way to go.

I agree. Ever since I learned it, I love it. What you need to raise the floor by 3", sure for the tile, you want it to last forever, yup mud job.

 

[duneslider]

Really, have fun clicking on my links in the signature. Enjoy

No idea what you are trying to say here. If I raised my garage floor 3" I would have a terrible bump getting into the garage, then my stairs into the house would no longer meet code and would have to be redone and what would it gain me? Nothing that wouldn't have been achieved by another method.

Certainly nothing wrong with a mud job, great way to go but it isn't always the best method.

Now, if the garage had been poured with a couple inch depression for the mud job to fit into, that would be a sweet setup.

Your floor looks fantastic and I am sure it will last a long time, though I can guarantee it won't last any longer than any other properly installed floor.