I am laying 18x18 inchTravertine on 4 yr old concrete slab floor that is in good shape, clean and quite level


Squiggles¦ , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 02:53:56 AM

Do l need to put moisture barrier (paper) down first? Home Depot has a gel 
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form of the paper.You spread it on the floor first.l have 4 differentfrom 
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4 different tile contractors. This a single level home located in 
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Riverside County of Southern CA which is quite dry.l am told this is not 
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needed for porcelean tile compared to Travertine which is stone. Please 
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send answer directly to my email if possible. teamconsultant.com
 
 
 
 
 

HONEY HEART , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 09:43:18 PM

I do not know what a moisture barrier is going to do. you are  
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setting mortar on mortar then tile. So if there was moisture where is it  
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going to go. ??  
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MY SEXY NERD , Friday, 13th of August 2010 04:22:49 AM

First, etch the concrete with a solution of weak muriatic acid  
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to give the concrete some ''tooth''.  
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Then, mix the thinset with the ''milk'' latex bonding additive and you  
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will have no problems. Use a trowel that has very large notches.  
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sweet angel baby , Saturday, 14th of August 2010 10:25:40 PM

No, however, i would use a bonding agent in the thinset to help  
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avoid shifting, that is all.  
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Sassy Pants , Sunday, 15th of August 2010 09:50:24 PM

you will not need any moisture barrier.  
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