Using thinset (Cement Based Adhesive) - Mosaic Tip

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Using thinset can be very messy , I will show you an easy way to use it. - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ - When it comes to sealing some people choose not seal when using thinset, there preference is to wet the area down and the water absorbs into the substrate rather than zapping the moisture out of the thinset which works well. When using a sealant there is a chance it could fail which means your mosaic could fail as the thinset is sticking to the sealant. I use Laticrete thinset and in many cases Laticrete Hydroban which is a water proofing membrane/sealant. To seal or not to seal is a personal choice, you need to choose the best option to suit your needs and as always read the manufacturers data sheets so you can make an informed decision on whatever products you use.
**PLEASE NOTE** A respirator mask should be worn at all times even when grouting or mixing thinset outside and its breezy, I didnt in this video as I was filming.
Laticrete Thinset is available in Australia online from
www.ozmosaics.com.au or from your nearest tile store
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@ReflectionsHdmstrss 3 года назад

Could you just mix the thinset IN the plastic baggie instead of mixing in a cup and then transferring it??

@TreasuryRoad 3 года назад

Thats a great question, I haven't tried that, I cant see a reason why you cant do that although I'm inclined to put the bag into the plastic or ceramic cup as I think it will be easier to mix and then after mixing turn it into a baggie. :)

@ReflectionsHdmstrss 3 года назад

@@TreasuryRoad i seem to remember a camping experience where we mixed biscuit dough in a baggie. So I tried it, and it was fun and easy to massage the thinset and water in the bag and then squirt it out the corner. If the slaking doesn't require expose to air...should work. Seemed to work!

@TreasuryRoad 3 года назад

@@ReflectionsHdmstrss I think its a great idea and certainly you could leave the baggie open until its slaked to make sure all is fine. :)

@SilverGoth 3 года назад

I always learn so much from your videos. And you don’t waste time like some people. It’s always interesting!

@TreasuryRoad 3 года назад

Thankyou so much, really appreciate that. :)

@MsK-xm7vw 3 года назад

I have one concern to mention here... When mixing anything with Silica, cutting tiles, stone, or glassware that just might contain silica, and especially using silica in powder form of any kind; a PS2 or N95 mask is required at the very least. For some work, a respirator mask may even be necessary. And for goodness sake; if there's even the slightest breeze, don't risk it, mask yourself, and wear gloves. The lung damage caused by inhaling even tiny amounts of silica can be severe and is irreversible. Safety First. Always.

@TreasuryRoad 3 года назад

I agree you need to take the necessary safety precautions when dealing with silica dust especially the fine particles of it and I always mention it, I probably should have worn a mask at the same time and I do use a respirator mask when dealing with Epoxy grouts. Thankyou for mentioning it. :)

@judywheeler8734 4 года назад

Thanks, Peter. You really get a workout mixing the thinset🤗

@TreasuryRoad 4 года назад

LOL Thankyou so much Judy, Im very enthusiastic mixing thinset. lol

@marciah0312 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video, Peter! I'm preparing to install an outdoor mosaic on a cinder-block wall. At this point I'm waiting for the weather to warm up a bit a night, here in the Southwest of USA. It's a little intimidating to me as I've never made an outdoor mosaic but your videos sure are helpful...I just don't want to waste my art if I do something wrong! Thanks again for sharing your expertise! :)

@TreasuryRoad 8 месяцев назад

Hi Marcia thankyou very much appreciate that. My suggestion would be to do something smaller for outside so you can become familiar with the products you use and how they will work together and handle. It will also be a lot less intimidating as well. I always read the manufactures technical data sheet and safety data sheet, they are very easy to read and generally available on the manufactures website. These will have all the things that the product can and cannot do and take out any guesswork. The only real difference to an indoor and an outdoor mosaic are the products, for outside they need to be waterproof and suited for outside in the harsh environment they are in. Indoor mosaics generally don't deal with harsh environments that the outdoors have. Thanks for watching and commenting. :)

@MrShampoodles 5 лет назад

Great video! I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing!

@TreasuryRoad 5 лет назад

My pleasure Thankyou for watching. :)

@spearageddon3279 2 года назад

Great information and tips, thank you sir! 👍😊

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

Thankyou very much, appreciate that and thankyou for watching. :)

@rebeccabailey5267 4 года назад

I have never used Laticrete, just regular thinset from the tile store, and I just spread it on my substrate or back-butter. (my art is on skis and snowboards, so it is a larger surface). I will try the plastic bag trick for the smaller details! Thanks

@TreasuryRoad 4 года назад

Thankyou and my pleasure, there are many brands of Thinset its just I love Laticrete products and they have a wonderful tech dept which are very knowledgeable especially with regards to mosaics. The baggie system works really well for small individual items. :)

@aalovelace2776 18 дней назад

Great tips

@TreasuryRoad 18 дней назад

Thankyou so much and thanks for watching. 😊

@fatenalali7300 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing 🌸

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

My pleasure Faten, thankyou for watching. :)

@paulinehunt4069 3 года назад

Watching many mosaic videos. Getting so confused. Have purchased a thinset that mixes with water. Then watched a video state's do not use thinset with water for outside mosaic because of the cold/water. Want to start a rather large project. So confused and intimidated. Holding off for now. So much advice. Getting over whelmed.

@TreasuryRoad 3 года назад

There are many different products out in the market place to suit many different environments, to ensure you receive the most accurate advice suited to your project always read the manufactures technical sheets before purchasing, they are very easy to read and available on the manufactures website, I do this before buying any products, they are there for that very reason, this ensures that that the product you buy is the right one. Some people dont need to take into account freeze thaw cycles, extreme temperatures, being underwater all these come into play so the technical sheets will sort through all those issues, you can always call the companies as well after you read them just to confirm your thoughts.

@starsnkites7927 2 года назад

Great video, just what I needed! With your help, I've figured out how to install hanging hardware onto my backing - thanks! Now I'm ready for adhering my mosaic, that's glued to mesh, with thinset. What I've already bought for grout is Polyblend, which, I read, has been modified with polymer to improve flexibility, color and consistency. Can I mix this with Admix to make the thinset, do you think? Once I apply thinset, after setting, I'll then grout using just the grout mixture.

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

Thankyou so much Stars. Have a read of the technical data sheet as these contain all relevant information, they are very easy to read and take out any guesswork. I do this as well and it means you have the correct information needed to give you project longevity, you can always ring the manufacturer as well if you cannot see the technical data sheets. They are available on the manufactures website or in some cases the retailer as well. :)

@starsnkites7927 2 года назад

@@TreasuryRoad Thank you for your reply - I'll check it out!

@patsyw6477 2 года назад

Hi Peter, Will the grout with additive set up in the baggie if you don't use it? I'm just wondering if it's not exposed to air any unused mixture can be used the next day? How long will it remain usable i guess is what I'm asking. Thanks for all of your great videos! I love that you explain things very well and get to the point. Thanks again!!

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

Hi Patsy. No you have a limited time once its mixed, a chemical process takes place. In actual fact it happened to me the other day, I left a quite a bit in the baggie and by the next morning it was as hard as rock. :)

@joannechris0 5 лет назад

Hi Peter..thanks for this..yes..I was getting confused too with thin set & grout!..now understand. Know you may not want to tell me..but who do you buy the laticrete grout and admixture from?..just getting my tools etc together to get back into it for the coming warmer months..it's been a while since I really did any mosaics. Thanks for your videos..they are really helpful as I am a self taught..and just learnt from books..and now RU-vid! Cheers!

@TreasuryRoad 5 лет назад

Thankyou very much, appreciate that. If you are in Australia I buy my Laticrete products online from Ozmosaics I will add a link into the description for you and anyone else that wants to know, when I buy Laticrete Spectralock Epoxy grout I buy that from a local tile store but most tile stores should have it or be able to get it in. If you live outside Australia just contact Laticrete for your neatest stockist. :)

@joannechris0 5 лет назад

Thanks for that Peter..am in Australia..and know OzMosaics.so thank you!

@meribonavita4983 4 года назад

What is the admixture?

@BiddyLamb 3 года назад

Thank you! Your thin set looked like a “cream” color! Does Laticrete come in various colors! I have added pigment to mine before!

@TreasuryRoad 3 года назад

Thankyou, yes adding oxides or grout colourants works fine, the info is in the video but I have made a specific video "creating Thinset Using Grout" that explains the colour and the process. :)

@kennedyvieira7452 Год назад

Hi, great video, can this method be used externally on floors? On tessellated tiles?

@TreasuryRoad Год назад

Thankyou very much. I am assuming you mean using grout and adding the admix to it. This would be something you would need to consult with Laticrete, they have a great technical department for this very reason. I cannot see why not but checking with Laticrete would be advisable. They have offices in pretty well most countries and territories.

@christopherlyons7613 Год назад

Thanks Peter, good video. I have a few questions. I'm doing smalti work and am using Laticrete Platinum 254 as the thinset adhesive. The primary reason you use grout with admix is so your grout color will match your adhesive, correct? Are there any other reasons why you do this? I've found 254 to be a superior adhesive and it can be used inside & out. Have you ever used 254? If so, any comments? I'm sure you've covered this in a past video but what is your recommended colorant for grout & thinset? Do you use Tints-All? Others? And are there any easy methods to help get consistent color when tinting? I guess you could weigh the amount of grout or thinset, water & colorant used and mix to the same ratios each time you mix. Are there any easier (quicker) ways to do this? I'll check your past videos to see if you have one on tinting. Lastly, are there any mixes available that will allow a mixed powdered grout or thinset to stay moist when covered (similar to how pre-mixed thinset keeps over time as long as you keep the lid closed). Appreciate any answers you can provide. Thanks.

@TreasuryRoad Год назад

Thanks so much Christopher. Yes the main reasons I use Laticrete Permacolour grout and the Laticrete Admix is the same thinset/grout colour and the consistent colour as well. I haven't used Laticrete Platinum 254 although it is popular. I believe you can purchase Laticrete Permacolour Select which is like a base grout and there are pigment type additives comes in different colours that you add but I haven't used that either. If you are going to use colourants you will need to keep notes on what you are using and how much to ensure colour consistency. I don't know of any thinset or grouts that are like a premixed and stay moist, although I have heard good reports about Spectralock 1 grout in a tub. My suggestion is to call Laticrete and speak to their tech department, new products are always being added to their range and they know their products best. They will best advise you on the project you are doing. :)

@kazoomare 4 года назад

Your videos are great helps, Peter! Thanks for sharing! (#ShatteredImages)

@TreasuryRoad 4 года назад

Thankyou Im glad you're enjoying them. :)

@elizabethdodsdivers1922 9 месяцев назад

Hello Peter, I recently bought PREMIXED Thin Set for a project (save my Asthma) big question, would I put some of the Thin Set into a container, give it a good old stirring, then let it slake. The tub says Ready for Use but I want your expert advice. I enjoy your videos, they are so easy to understand, even with the accent, hee, hee, mine is Scottish. Look forward to getting your advice on this. Take care and be Safe.

@TreasuryRoad 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Elizabeth appreciate that. I cant give you advice on the product you bought because I don't use premix or know what product you bought. I would have thought the directions would be on the container or you can ring the company that makes it just to verify. From my understanding I thought premixed means its good to go out of the container. When you mix thinset from powder that's when you generally have to let it slake for the chemical reaction to occur. I have chronic asthma and use the thinset I mix up I just do it outside and wear a P2 or N95 mask until its all mixed, I haven't had any issues. Love the Scottish accent my accent tends to destroy the English language. lol Thanks for watching and commenting. :)

@silviaconsoli1604 4 года назад

Maravilha!!!!👏👏👏

@TreasuryRoad 4 года назад

Thankyou very much. :)

@davidbespalko4388 2 года назад

Good info. Can I use thin set as an adhesive on fibre mesh?

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

Thank so much David, appreciate that. If you are talking about alkaline resistant fiberglass mesh and you are wanting to use thinset as your main adhesive for instance to adhere your mosaic mesh piece to a wall yes you can. If you go across to Mango Mosaics You Tube channel Caroline shows you how she does it. :)

@breannawerner5262 3 года назад

Is there any other bonding agent I can add into with grout ? When I am adding my prices to cement or wood? Am I ok to just use grout by itself with the water? Will it hold correctly. Is there anything else you reccomend beside laticrete? I'm allergic to latex. I'm trying to make an outside mosiac piece. Water proof

@TreasuryRoad 3 года назад

Grout doesn't have any adhesive properties so trying to adhere something with grout will fail. You can buy standalone thinset rather than use the method in this video, just choose a well known brand and make sure its suitable for the tessera you are using generally standalone thinsets are white or grey but you can colour them with coloured oxides. The standalone thinset is how the majority of people buy thinset, there are different ones that adhere to different tess so choosing the correct one is important. No matter what product you buy always read the manufacturers technical data sheets to ensure the product is suitable for the tess, substrate and the environment its going into they also tell you what the product contains, they are very easy to read and available on the manufactures website its a good habit to get into as it tells you what it can and cannot do, you can also call the manufacturer who can advise you on a product that suits your needs especially if you are allergic to something, also good to read the MSDS so you take take the necessary safety precautions. :)

@susankuban5128 5 лет назад

Hi Peter, thanks for this clarification about how thinset is used. (I've never used it.) My question is an "aside". Where do you find ceramic objects, like the flowers in this video, for use with mosaic pieces? I know they might sometimes be found on dishes, if one is lucky in their search. Any other suggestions where I might look for pre-made objects that would work this way? Thanks.

@TreasuryRoad 5 лет назад

Hi Susan, the two larger ceramic flowers I made those, the other three came from a candle holder which I bought from an Op Shop or Thrift store, I tend to buy cheap things to break up for the flowers specifically if they are vintage ones as the flowers are a lot easier to get off. I took ceramic classes so as I could make my own flowers, if you go to my Facebook page you will see all the others I made. I thought making them would be a fairly quick process but its actually quite time consuming and labor intensive, if you want to make some take ceramic classes there may be one in your area. :)

@susankuban5128 5 лет назад

@@TreasuryRoad Thanks, Peter. I, too, shop at Thrift Shops (I prefer your term - Op Shop :) for treasures like those flowers. Pickings are usually pretty slim. Still worth a look whenever I'm in the area. I've been enjoying your videos. Thanks so much!

@TreasuryRoad 5 лет назад

@@susankuban5128 Thanks Susan, my pleasure and yes the picking can be quite slim as the flowers have become popular at. the OpShops. ":)

@maryemerson3966 3 года назад

@@susankuban5128 Etsy has great flowerettes and items to choose from!

@b.bailey8244 2 года назад

i wish we had videos this good in the USA! We can't always get the products you recommend over here; i live on a small remote island so must have everything shipped. Are you going to grout this, or does the laticrete permacolor grout and admix also act as the grout? Would you please list the exact name of the admix? Can you use these for outdoor projects in a freeze/thaw climate? Lots of questions! Thanks!

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

Thankyou so much. The products I used in the video are available in the USA, Laticrete is a global company. I did grout this piece using the Laticrete Permacolour grout and water. You only use the admix with the Permacolour grout when you want thinset. The Laticrete Latex admix is 4237. You would need to have a look at the technical data sheets or give Laticrete a call with regards to the freeze/thawing. :)

@b.bailey8244 2 года назад

@@TreasuryRoad Wow! Thank you for the quick response! I will look into it. Appreciate it a lot! You just got yourself a subscriber. :)

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

@@b.bailey8244 Aww Thankyou so much, really appreciate that and the support. I try to answer all comments quickly, definitely within 24hours is my aim :)

@skrtskit1521 2 года назад

Can you link the products used? I checked their website, it says that the Permacolor grout "Mix with Water Only", can I still use their "Thinset Liquid Additive?" Thank so much for your videos-such an inspiration!! 💖🐱‍👤

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

Thank you so much. The problem with linking products directly is that the links change, the products change and of course it depends on what country you’re in so it’s always advisable to check the technical datasheets or give the company a call just to make sure what you’re using is correct. Thankyou for watching. 😊

@debralynnpawlak8393 4 года назад

I know this is slightly repetitive but please tell me if I have this right... Laticrete permacolor grout becomes thinset when mixed with the admix? A question also please... if I use the admix for the adherence, can I also use it in the grouting process to add strength to an outdoor project?

@TreasuryRoad 4 года назад

You are correct when adding Laticrete Admix to Laticrete Permacolour grout thinset is created. Thinset is not intended to be used as a grout but I have used it for that very purpose if the mosaic edge is not a defined edge for instance if the tess has not created an actual edge to grout too, then I will grout with the thinset as the edge is exposed. Grout doesn't have any adhesive properties and if I use grout it would chip off easily so in this instance I use thinset. BUT be aware grouting with thinset is quite different to normal sanded grout as its an adhesive and requires quick work otherwise you can end up in a terrible mess. If your grout lines are quite large thinset can still crack so its not a miracle fix, I have only grouted with thinset on small projects. Grout these days has come a long way if you are using Laticrete Permacolour sanded grout that should be fine. You can also try Laticrete Spectralock Epoxy grout which I love and use for my outside projects, its a three part system, more expensive but is not as gritty as sanded grout, has mold and mildew inhibitors in and doesn't require sealing. :)

@debralynnpawlak8393 4 года назад

Treasury Road thank you so much! I appreciate all your videos.

@TreasuryRoad 4 года назад

@@debralynnpawlak8393 My pleasure. :)

@marciaelwood5235 3 года назад

So Peter....do you use thinset for all your mosaic projects for the adhesive part???or just for outdoor mosaics?

@joannlassell9406 5 лет назад

Peter, throughout this video you use the word 'grout' yet at one point you do clarify that you are using thinset - not grout. I know that you can't be adhering with grout, yet the wording used is confusing. Am I missing something? Thanks!

@TreasuryRoad 5 лет назад

Hi Joann, it can be a little confusing but its great that you ask the question as someone else could be wondering as well. :) I am using Laticrete Permacolour grout and Laticrete Admix to create the thinset (cement based adhesive). Although you can buy thinset off the shelf, the advantage to using these products is you are able to use the same colour grout that you will be grouting with so theres less cleaning up when it gets into your grout lines as its the same colour. The Laticrete Admix gives the grout the adhesiveness and turns it into thinset. If you buy off the shelf thinset its usually white so if you get a lot in your grout lines you have to get it out if you are going to be grouting in any other colour other than white, using the above products saves you having to do that. When it comes to grouting you just use the same grout that you used for the thinset but instead of adding the admix you use water instead so essentially one product does two jobs, I hope this helps to make it clearer. :)

@joannlassell9406 5 лет назад

@@TreasuryRoad I just saw your message! It was lost in the nether-lands of email! Peter, thanks for that clarification. I hadn't realized that the Admix had adhesive qualities, I thought it just increased working time. I use it with regular thinset to increase working time but also so that I have the added benefit of being able to embed tesserae deep enough in the thinset bed I've laid down so that grouting becomes unnecessary. I have dry colorant I add to achieve the color I want so I don't need to work in the white or grey that are the usual for thinset colors. Thanks again! Love watching your videos....

@TreasuryRoad 5 лет назад

LOL Things can get lost easy on the net. Thanks for that, yes embedding deep directly into the thinset is used a lot for Smalti saves so much time. Glad you're enjoying the videos. :)

@karenphillips9035 7 месяцев назад

Hello, and thank you so much for your videos. I'm about to begin my first project using thinset. I've ordered a Mapei product with an admix (Adesilex, suggested on Mosaic Mentoring site). I'll be preparing wediboard with a white thinset undercoat, also suggested on MM site for the purpose of reflecting the color of stained glass tesserae. It is an outdoor project, so thinset will also be the adhesive. I plan to use charcoal colored grout. So I'm trying to understand, based on your comments at the end of this video, will be problematic to grout dark over a light colored thinset as adhesive? Do i need to add pigment to the thinset adhesive? I hope my question is clear. Thank you so much.

@TreasuryRoad 7 месяцев назад

Hi Karen thankyou very much. Thinset is a great product and there can be a learning curve because its very sticky but stay with it, its a great product. If you are using opaque stained glass you probably wont need to apply a white thinset undercoat because the light wont be able to go through the glass. Just do a test on this before you coat the board. Also if you are using white thinset to adhere the glass tessera down then why precoat the board at all? Regarding the end comment in the video, if you are applying white thinset to adhere the glass tesserae down, you need to make sure that you do not fill the grout lines up with white adhesive if your grout is going to be a different colour, because there wont be enough room for the grey grout. You will need to ensure you clean out the grout lines of the white thinset as you go to allow for the grey grout, its not difficult but a step you will need to do IF you happen to get to much thinset in some of the grout lines. Thanks for watching and commenting. :)

@karenphillips9035 7 месяцев назад

Many thanks!!

@cactusbunny5295 3 года назад

Hi, I was taught to use Davco SMP Evo for any project requiring thinset. What would be the advantages of changing to the laticrete products? I'm still looking for a weatherproof product. I'm in CQ, so temperature change isn't much of an issue. Thankyou.

@TreasuryRoad 3 года назад

There are a number of different brands on the market and everyone has their preferences as to which products they prefer, you would need to read the manufacturers technical sheets from each company to compare the products to see the differences and which one would be best suited to the job you are doing. Some use water and others use additives to increase strength and water resistance, I use Laticrete as I love their products and they have a wonderful technical department that are very familiar with the mosaic industry. :)

@cactusbunny5295 3 года назад

@@TreasuryRoad Thankyou.Think I'll go to Oz mosaics for a little shopping!☆

@TreasuryRoad 3 года назад

@@cactusbunny5295 My pleasure. Always good to shop for mosaic materials. :)

@maryemerson3966 3 года назад

Can you use plain water instead of latex admix? There are several brands of admix online, but not the Laticrete brand.

@TreasuryRoad 3 года назад

To create the thinset using the method in this video you cant use water otherwise it will be just grout, the latex additive gives the grout the adhesive properties. There are thinsets on the market that you can just mix with water this is how the majority of people buy thinset. Laticrete have them as well such as Laticrete 335 you just need to have a look at the Laticrete website and ensure that the thinset is suitable for the tess you are using and the environment its going into, always read the manufacturers technical data sheets, they are very easy to read but have the important information, I do that before buying any products. :)

@mrspatriciaadeacon3248 2 года назад

Am going to mosaic a garden pot in which I will put a plant. I have never done mosaics - I do stained glass. I want to use glass. Can I use Thinset to attach the stained glass pieces?

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

You can use thinset just make sure its rated for glass as there are different types in the market place. Also its a good practice to read the manufactures technical data sheets, they are very easy to read and generally available on the manufactures website. These give you a lot of relevant information that's important to ensure a successful mosaic, if anyone suggests any product always read the technical data sheets to confirm thats its going to be suitable before purchasing. Your stained glass background will come in very handy. :)

@user-im9vm1dl5d 9 месяцев назад

Hello Peter, I want to put a mosaic face outline onto a terracotta pot but no tiling around it, just make a feature of the face. Would I just use the thin set and taper the edges from the tessera to the pot surface?

@TreasuryRoad 9 месяцев назад

Hi Cheryl, I cannot see why that wouldn't work, I haven't used thinset in that way however it is an adhesive and many others use it as a background and texture it in their mosaics. Give it a try and see how you go, if anything it should be a fun project. You may need to dampen the pot down a bit with water and a sponge or rag so the terracotta doesn't suck the moisture out of the thinset. :) Thanks for commenting. :)

@user-im9vm1dl5d 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for your quick reply. I was going to paint the pot the same colour as the thickset first to seal it. Would the thickset still adhere to the pot if painted?@@TreasuryRoad

@carlaburnslong6643 3 года назад

Pleaseeee tell me where i can get the latex admix in less than a 5 gal bucket. I’m in the US and I’ve searched online till my eyes pop out and can’t find it

@TreasuryRoad 3 года назад

I have no idea you would need to contact Laticrete in your country, I know they have stopped producing the 5 litres here which is a pain but the larger containers apparently outsell the smaller size by far. :)

@gwalia2314 3 года назад

I plan to use Thinset as a background and then as a glue to set the tesserae in. Does it matter if the thinset from the background dries before you use thinset to place your tesserae. I plan to do a piece using old jewelry and not to grout Thankyou

@TreasuryRoad 3 года назад

I think I understand the question and you can go over already cured thinset, however if you are using thinset to adhere the jewellery I would probably rethink that as thinset is very alkaline and may effect the jewellery I would be using an Apoxie Clay to adhere the jewellery and this will be a lot easier to work with especially for jewellery. I have created a video on using Apoxie Clay. :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1CHAykoiNZY.html

@gwalia2314 3 года назад

@@TreasuryRoad Thankyou I have just watched the video on Apoxie Clay and yes I will need to rethink how I am going to do my piece. Your videos and advice are very much appreciated

@colleenpickett2255 2 года назад

If I am using a thinset powder, is it possible to colour it? I bought a large bag of white but I want to use charcoal grout. What would happen if I use dark grout over white thinset?

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

You can colour thinset using coloured oxides, generally available at hardware stores, do not use acrylic paint, some people do but it’s not designed as a colourant. Also when using oxides be aware that there is a ratio that you can add to the thinset so you don’t compromise it. Generally speaking If you have used white thinset to adhere your Tess and you are going to grout a piece with dark grout it should be fine providing that the grout lines are deep enough to take the grout and not filled with white thinset. 😊

@debraorgandesignsmixedmedi2302 3 года назад

Hi how are you I'm writing again to find out why the self adhesive mesh tape is important. Thanks!

@TreasuryRoad 3 года назад

Hi Debra, Im good thankyou. :) I dont think I used the mesh in this video but if you mean using it in general as in the sides of Wedi or Marmox board its main purpose is to reinforce and add strength and at the same time it also helps hold the thinset. :)

@debraorgandesignsmixedmedi2302 3 года назад

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@PABragg 3 года назад

Can you use thinset to adhere glass to wedi-board or hardee backer board?

@TreasuryRoad 3 года назад

You can use thin set to adhere to Wedi board and Hardibacker board if that is cement sheet. Just make sure you choose the right thin set for the application and the tess you are using as there are different ones. As always read the manufacture technical sheets to ensure it’s suitable.

@PABragg 3 года назад

@@TreasuryRoad thanks so much. Basically, I am building a mosaic on top of 18x24 glass (design pattern is underneath the glass sheet. I am placing 18x24 backer board under the glass for support. I need to properly adhere the glass to the backer board.

@TreasuryRoad 3 года назад

@@PABragg Ahh so we aren’t talking about pieces of Tess but rather a big sheet of glass adhering to the backer board l can’t advise you on that one but definitely would require researching, you could post it in the Facebook mosaic groups and see if someone has made one similar and use their info as a starting point. 😊

@francoiselandriault8164 2 года назад

So if I make my own grout with one part cement to 3 parts sand can I use that mix with an additive to make thinset?

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

I have no idea I have only used the companies turn key system rather than creating my own, something for you test if you wanted to do it. :)

@francoiselandriault8164 2 года назад

@@TreasuryRoad Ok. Thanks. I'll try it and see if it works.

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

@@francoiselandriault8164 That's how many great things are found by experimenting. :)

@sallygeee 2 года назад

What is ad mix? What are you mixing with the grout?

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

Grout on its own doesn't have any adhesive properties. Using the Laticrete Permacolour grout with the Laticrete Admix turns the ordinary sanded grout into a cement based adhesive (thinset), I use the admix in place of water. :)

@faaizasayed149 2 года назад

Hi, I thought you said you were gonna show us how to use thinset , but then at the end you say that you used grout as thinset mixed with the liquid additive ( is it Bonding Liquid?). As grout could be used for both purposes ,( both thinset & grouting) So I'm confused as to what exactly it is . I'll appreciate if you could please explain. Thank you .

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

Hi Faaiza. In the video you can create coloured thinset by using Laticrete Permacolour grout of your choice of colour and Laticrete Latex admix in place of water, the admix turns the grout into thinset. The same grout can also be used to grout your piece you just need to add water and not the Latex admix. What most people do is they just buy of the shelf thinset which is fine but it generally comes in white or grey, this video shows you another way if you want to create coloured thinset using the two Laticrete products. You can also buy off the shelf thinset and just used oxides to colour it as well. :)

@faaizasayed149 2 года назад

Hi. Here in South Africa we don't get laterite latex , what we do get is Bonding Liquid, is it the same, and also here we get tile cement , that what it's referred to, is it the same as thinset. Thanking you

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

@@faaizasayed149 Im not familiar with that product, I would suggest reading the technical data sheet on it, that what they are there for, they are easy to read and generally available from the companies website to view. The easiest way and what most people do is just buy thinset from a store, just make sure its suitable for your job and the tessera as there are different ones, reading the technical data sheets will help you in this instance as well. :)

@francoiselandriault8164 2 года назад

Can you use any type of grout to make thinset?

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

There are other grout manufactures that also make the additives, I would only use the same company that manufactures the additive and their grout as they are designed to work together. Always read the manufactures technical data sheets as with any product to ensure its compatible with the environment its going into, the tess and the substrate you're using. :)

@francoiselandriault8164 2 года назад

@@TreasuryRoad Thank you for the information. It is much appreciated.

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

@@francoiselandriault8164 Thankyou and thankyou for watching. :)

@ooohlaa13 2 года назад

I have a lot of thinnest from a big bag I bought anticipating doing crockery mosaics. I did a tray with glass baubles and I don't remember using any additive, I think I just used water??? Can you answer with the name of the product you added to liquefy the thinsett? Mine set up really nicely for indoor use. I didn't like some of the shiny areas that showed up, I sanded them but still not that attractive.

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

I used Laticrete Latex Additive 4237 for the Laticrete product. Not all thinsets are the same so you need to make sure that the product you are using is in accordance with the directions and technical data sheet. Don't add anything without checking first. I generally use the same products and never mix and match different manufactures products, that way you can be sure they work together. :)

@ooohlaa13 2 года назад

@@TreasuryRoad thanx for quick reply but what is it for, the purpose for it instead of water? because I don't remember mine being sticky at all, don't recall the product name either but just routine tile thinset. .

@TreasuryRoad 2 года назад

@@ooohlaa13 I don't know what product you used. By using the Laticrete Latex Additive with the Laticrete Permacolour grout it turned the normal sanded grout into thinset. Most people will just buy thinset and it generally comes in grey or white, this is just a different way to create coloured thinset using Laticrete sanded Permacolour grout as it comes in 40 colours. Ordinary sanded grout doesn't have any adhesive properties adding the Latex additive changes that. Here's a RU-vid video that I created which will explain things further. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sEALrLP4WZ8.html

@ooohlaa13 2 года назад

@@TreasuryRoad great thanx for your thoughtful response. I shall check it out.