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We are in the process of tiling our kitchen floor. We would like to do a pattern with two different tiles, some are large planks that are 1/2 thick while in the middle we will have some small tiles at 1/4 thick.
What's our best options to lay everything flat ? Using more Thinset under the 1/4 ones ? using a 5mm easymat ?
Thanks for your help.
For cutting porcelain or ceramic tile, standard practice is to use:
You can use a diamond blade with a hacksaw to cut holes, but it won't be very efficient.
If you have mostly straight lines, you can get away with a decent manual cutter and perhaps a pair of nippers. A wet saw makes the job go faster, but is not necessary.
Wire lath has been used as a base for plaster walls and stucco for decades.
It is made from an expanded mesh of metal. You should be able to:
The wire lath should be available at tile stores and possibly home centers. See, e.g. this
Best Answer
5mm Easymat (or similar product) is the better solution. You don't want to build the thinset up too much.