This is my first time posting here, but I've been a lurker and appreciate the tips you folks have posted.
My background: old retired fart, semi-handy and willing to learn. I''ve tiled large countertops and floors over CBU. The results looked professional and held up, but I'm in a tizzy over the thinset/mastic choice for the surround.
My project: I've gutted a small bathroom and intend to replace everything. So far, the new Vikrell tub is in, Georgia Pacific Densguard is used for surround replacing previous drywall installation...
I intend to do the floor (12 x 12 ceramic from HD) over Densguard using Versabond thinset but I lean toward Tec Invision mastic from Lowes for tiling (matching 8 x 12 ceramic from Home Depot) the surround.
I favor mastic because as a DIYer it seems easier to adjust tile and I'd worry less about slippage down the wall if I don't mix the thinset perfectly. I called tech support for Tec Invision, explained the situation and was told to proceed with their product. Even so, arguments such as these have me worried.
I'm at the point that I'll cover seams and corners with fiberglass tape embedded with what I use to set the tile. I'll cover screwheads & seams with some Redguard. I don't want to mess up and use mastic, then be told to switch to Versabond thinset for the installation.
Soooo, my questions are:
- Am I on the verge of disaster if I proceed with Tec Invision mastic?
- Do the procedures I've outlined sound feasible?
Any advice is appreciated and I thank you in advance.
Mike
My background: old retired fart, semi-handy and willing to learn. I''ve tiled large countertops and floors over CBU. The results looked professional and held up, but I'm in a tizzy over the thinset/mastic choice for the surround.
My project: I've gutted a small bathroom and intend to replace everything. So far, the new Vikrell tub is in, Georgia Pacific Densguard is used for surround replacing previous drywall installation...
I intend to do the floor (12 x 12 ceramic from HD) over Densguard using Versabond thinset but I lean toward Tec Invision mastic from Lowes for tiling (matching 8 x 12 ceramic from Home Depot) the surround.
I favor mastic because as a DIYer it seems easier to adjust tile and I'd worry less about slippage down the wall if I don't mix the thinset perfectly. I called tech support for Tec Invision, explained the situation and was told to proceed with their product. Even so, arguments such as these have me worried.
I'm at the point that I'll cover seams and corners with fiberglass tape embedded with what I use to set the tile. I'll cover screwheads & seams with some Redguard. I don't want to mess up and use mastic, then be told to switch to Versabond thinset for the installation.
Soooo, my questions are:
- Am I on the verge of disaster if I proceed with Tec Invision mastic?
- Do the procedures I've outlined sound feasible?
Any advice is appreciated and I thank you in advance.
Mike