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I have a 12'x'12' room on concrete slab. The floor is relatively flat, but using a 8' spirit level, I can see there are slight high and low spots. I'm installing 8" x 48" porcelain tile so Im assuming they are prone to breaking easier if the floor isnt perfectly flat due to their length.
Do I really need a self leveler in this situation? I'm using a standard mastic https://www.tilersforums.com/forums/tile-adhesive/ and my thought is the thickness of the mastic will level out the floor tiles. Maybe even back-butter the tile to get better adhesion?
Im not one to skimp or take short cuts but the floor really is quite flat... but not perfectly flat.
I guess my question is, can mastic (used according to instructions) be used not necessarily as a leveler, but in it self level the floor for tile?
The most unlevelness (not a word) Ive found is less than 1/4" end to end on a 8' spirit level.
Thanks!
Do I really need a self leveler in this situation? I'm using a standard mastic https://www.tilersforums.com/forums/tile-adhesive/ and my thought is the thickness of the mastic will level out the floor tiles. Maybe even back-butter the tile to get better adhesion?
Im not one to skimp or take short cuts but the floor really is quite flat... but not perfectly flat.
I guess my question is, can mastic (used according to instructions) be used not necessarily as a leveler, but in it self level the floor for tile?
The most unlevelness (not a word) Ive found is less than 1/4" end to end on a 8' spirit level.
Thanks!