What actually is thinset?? - Tile Advice

[serval]

I see/hear the term 'thinset' used in many videos and articles i read but can anyone clarify what it actually is?

It seems to be an American term from what i can see so in wondering what the actual UK equivalent is.

Is it a generic term used to cover a range of things ( tile addy, mortar etc)

Or does it relate to a specific type of cement based product?

With all the different products out there the additional terminology makes it a bit more confusing.

 

[Dave]

Hi , yes thinset is an american term… basically it’s an adhesive made with with fine sand and can only be applied to a certain depth of bed.

 

[serval]

Thanks.

Do you know any examples of products available in the UK that fit that description?

 

[Dave]

Thanks.

Do you know any examples of products available in the UK that fit that description?

Any cement based adhesive that isn’t a thick bed adhesive.. most standard set adhesives will be 10mm or under.. it will say on the bag.. do you have a particular need for a thinset ?

 

[serval]

Been looking at videos of how to install kerdi board onto plaster board where they used a thinset between the two.

I may have to do something like this where a secition of wall only has studwork at each end un order to provide additional fixing in the middle

 

[Dave]

Been looking at videos of how to install kerdi board onto plaster board where they used a thinset between the two.

I may have to do something like this where a secition of wall only has studwork at each end un order to provide additional fixing in the middle

Is this for heavy tiles are just waterproofing ?

 

[serval]

It will be for heavy tiles. The wall is just over 800mm wide but only has timber studs at each end

 

[Dave]

It will be for heavy tiles. The wall is just over 800mm wide but only has timber studs at each end

Ok , any cement based adhesive will suffice..
comb the wall in an 8mm trowel . Bed in the boards and mechanical fix , taking care of any pipes behind the stud wall.

 

[serval]

Thanks Dave.

 

[Tile Marble Granite]

Thinset is tile adhesive in American english. Ha ha ha!