Directional application of thin-set

[Mossop]

I was watching this tiling film, and from 9:35 it gives details of different methods of applying thin-set to the back of tiles.


Is thin-set just a term for cement-based adhesive? Perhaps this is an American term?

Methods are:
a) spot bonding
b) swirling application to wall only
d) directional application to wall only
e) directional application to wall with thin-set also applied to back of the tile

Apparently this last method is the best in bathrooms, which is the room I need tiled (floor & walls).

I hadn't realised there were different application methods. If getting a quote is it normal to ask which method the tiler will be using? Or does any reputable tiler directionally apply to walls and then also adhere thinset to back of tiles?

 

[Andy Allen]

The term is called back buttering ...... This is when a thin layer of adhesive is applied to the back of the tile as well as adhesive applied to the substrate using a notched trowel....... This adhesive sandwich ensures a there's a good bond between tile and substrate.

And yes your fixer should know when the needs to be done...... Not all tiles need back buttering..

And the yanks say thin set we say adhesive...

 

[Old Mod]

This the correct method to apply adhesive, this video is produced by N.T.C.A. National Tile Contractors Association of North America

Trowel & Error - https://www.tilersforums.com/media/trowel-error.15438/

 

[Flintstone]

Andy, back buttering / back slimming is different to directional troweling..

Can I ask why you have researched to such a level prior to having a tiler carry out the job?
Different tile sizes require different methods To acheive full coverage, which is the aim
When tiling.
Why not post the job on the find a tiler page and hopefully use a tiler off the forum who knows what they are doing.

 

[Mossop]

View attachment 94812 Andy, back buttering / back slimming is different to directional troweling..

Can I ask why you have researched to such a level prior to having a tiler carry out the job?
Different tile sizes require different methods To acheive full coverage, which is the aim
When tiling.
Why not post the job on the find a tiler page and hopefully use a tiler off the forum who knows what they are doing.

No particular reason. I do like learning about things about which I have no prior association (tiling being a case in point). I hadn't realised there's a find a tiler page, though I'd expect it may be difficult to find one in my area via the forum.

 

[LM]

No particular reason. I do like learning about things about which I have no prior association (tiling being a case in point). I hadn't realised there's a find a tiler page, though I'd expect it may be difficult to find one in my area via the forum.

Mossop if you have already where did you buy your tiles from? The shop could put you in touch with one of their better tilers possibly although you’ll do well getting a good tiler this side of Xmas.