![]() The "instructions" for the 2 products are very different, but here's the biggest specific difference I found: Yea, it's really hard to tell if they are the same, but I'm guessing not. That being said, I read through the "instructions" of both products. But would definitely look at something called Mosaic & Glass Tile Morter if he were doing Mosaics and/or Glass tiles like me. The average Joe (and I include myself in that category) who doesn't tile on a regular basis will probably not bother to read a package called Adesilex P10. Tool Guy - Kg, yea, I know what you're talking about! The big boxes like to have things rebranded so it looks like something you can only get from them, and/or in this case the product name is maybe dumbed down so the average consumer will buy it. Jadnashua was saying that my question: What would you consider "a premium grade white thin-set mortar"? is a very difficult one to answer without knowing additional details like the type of tile and substrate. ![]() Thanks guys! Very glad I asked the question! A lot to think about here! I'm kind of leaning away from this stuff at this point, but if I go with it, I guess I'll need to put some sort of sealer on the drywall where I mudded the seams. "To use directly over gypsum-based patching or leveling substrates, apply suitable sealer before use". I'm not sure if that white backing would be considered a "decorative coating or not".Īlso, there's this limitation with the MAPEI Mosaic & Glass Tile Mortar: "Do not use for glass tile with a decorative coating on the tile backing". I initially was going to go with the MAPEI Mosaic & Glass Tile Mortar:īut then I came across a thread that called attention to the limitation on back that says: The tile directions specify: "Apply a premium grade white thin-set mortar using a 3/16 in v-notch trowel". The glass has some sort of white coating on the back then the mesh is bonded to that. My wife picked out a black mosaic glass tile that comes in a sheet with a mesh backing. I'm installing a new kitchen backsplash over new drywall. Here are more details about the project if you're interested. I am installing glass mosaic tiles, but some of the tiles in the sheet are 7 - 8" long. ![]() However, on the front of the bag it shows a chart of recommended primary uses and is only recommended for glass tile where the longest edge is 3". Just now saw online that they have the smaller 10lb cartons in stock and one or 2 of those should do the trick, so I'm probably going this route unless someone calls out some issue with it.Īctually, when I started writing this post I was leaning toward FlexBond: That was the only size I saw and I'm putting up less than 20sq feet of tile. I was actually in the store today and looked at a 50lb bag of the stuff for nearly $50 and thought that is just overkill. Right now, I'm leaning toward: TEC® Super Flex™ at Menards: My basic question is: What would you consider "a premium grade white thin-set mortar"? Preferably one that Menards, Lowe's or HD keeps in stock. In the process of collecting details for my question, I think I answered it, but would still like some confirmation that I didn't miss something. You guys were extremely helpful 13 years ago when I did my bath remodel. Back after 13 years with another question.
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