I tiled a 3'x4' shower to the ceiling, mixing all the thinset (and grout) by hand.
If you're doing something intricate like a backsplash keep in mind you don't have to do it all in one batch.
I would set my full squares with one batch. Then take my time making sure all my cuts were accurate before mixing a second batch (I had more cut tiles than uncut).
It means doing a lot more clean-up, but you can take your time and not feel rushed if you do it in sections.
I will be tiling that wall from the top of the granite backsplash to the bottom of the light fixture with a black glass blend mosaic 5/8" tiles. It will be topped with a black Schluter trim.
The tiles come in 12X12 sheets and after my initial layout (I want to do a dry layout next) I don't think I'm going to have to cut any tile, just trim a few rows off the top sheets.
Good catch Blond. At this point I am undecided which direction I'll go and I am a teensy bit concerned about it.
I have already marked the wall where the mirror mounts are going to go. Then when I do my dry layout, I will be able to see where things line up. I can't move the mounts left/right due to centering, but do have some leeway up/down. I'll guess I'll have to see how much area the wall mounts cover and hope to hide most of the tile damage under the mount. If I am really lucky, the two screw holes per mount will fall exactly on a grout line.
A few years ago, one of my guys got me hooked on using the mixmaster for mixing small amounts of joint compound right in the pan. So easy yet so clever!
Just to clarify, you dont need the whole mixer. Just one of the "prongs" and your cordless drill. Get one at a yard sale or Goodwill to ensure future "goodwill" with the wife.
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