Amount of Thinset Needed Divide the square footage of your project by 95 (the maximum coverage of a 50-pound bag of thinset. For example, a 10-by-12-foot room is 120 square feet; divided by 95, the result is 1.26. Round the number up to the next whole number.
How much does a 50 lb bag of thinset cover?
FLOOR APPLICATION WALL APPLICATION COVERAGE (based on 50lbs bag)
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4 inch - 12 inch Tile 4 inch - 12 inch Tile 75 - 85 Sq Ft
12 inch - 16 inch Tile 12 inch - 16 inch Tile 60 - 70 Sq Ft
16 inch or larger 16 inch or larger 40 - 50 Sq Ft
Tile thicker than 3/8 inch Tile thicker than 3/8 inch 40 - 50 Sq Ft
How much does a 25 lb bag of thinset cover?
Average Coverage A 25-pound bag of dry grouting compound, when mixed with water, usually is sufficient to grout around 200 square feet of typical 4 1/4-inch square ceramic tile that is 1/4 inch thick, with 1/8-inch grout lines. A 200-square-foot area is equivalent to a wall about 8 feet high by 25 feet wide.
How much thinset do I need for 80 square feet?
3 x 6 1/16 inch 40 - 50 Sq Ft
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4 x 16 inch 1/16 inch 60 - 70 Sq Ft
8 x 20 inch 1/16 inch 90 - 100 Sq Ft
10 x 13 inch 1/16 inch 80 - 90 Sq Ft
12 x 18 inch 1/16 inch 120 - 130 Sq Ft
How much does a 50lb bag of thinset cover?
FLOOR APPLICATION WALL APPLICATION COVERAGE (based on 50lbs bag)
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4 inch - 12 inch Tile 4 inch - 12 inch Tile 75 - 85 Sq Ft
12 inch - 16 inch Tile 12 inch - 16 inch Tile 60 - 70 Sq Ft
16 inch or larger 16 inch or larger 40 - 50 Sq Ft
Tile thicker than 3/8 inch Tile thicker than 3/8 inch 40 - 50 Sq Ft
How much thinset do you put behind tile?
Plan for a layer of thinset 3/16-inch to 1/8-inch thick beneath your tile. A 3/16-inch layer of thinset will be enough for tiles with a smooth back to bond the tile to the floor or backer board. For natural tiles with an uneven surface on the back, you may need to spread a 1/8-inch layer of thinset during installation.
How thick should mortar be under tile?
Most tile installations require a 3/16-inch layer of mortar beneath the tile. A mortar layer 3/16 an inch thick is accomplished by spreading mortar with a 3/8-inch by 3/8-inch square-notched trowel. This thickness is ideal for most tile installations. However, sometimes a thicker layer of mortar is required.
How do I work out how much tile adhesive I need?
Find the line that corresponds to your tile size, then divide that number into your square footage. For example, if you're using 12-by-12-inch tiles and the bag says it covers 60 to 70 square feet, divide 70 into 144 square feet, if your room is 12 by 12 feet.
How much mortar do you need per square foot?
There are about 6.8-7 brick per square ft with 3/8-5/8" mortar joints, leaving around 20+ sq. inches of mortar for surface area.Oct 13, 2017
Can you use too much thinset?
In addition to producing an uneven surface, applying too much thinset can create costly cleanup headaches and add unnecessary time to a project.