One final consideration you can only use an adhesive and not a thinset on drywall.
Mapei type 1 tile adhesive home depot.
Primer t is a low voc water based acrylic primer that enhances the performance and adhesion of self leveling underlayments slus on nonabsorbent surfaces such as ceramic tile vinyl composition tile vct and adhesive residue as well as profiled absorbent surfaces.
Recommended for tile up to 12 in.
For use on shower walls.
Is a premium grade traditional nonflammable organic adhesive for setting most types of glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain floor and all tiles over gypsum drywall walls mapei adesilex p 22 1 qt.
The mapei corporation adesilex p 22 1 gallon tile adhesive has a creamy consistency and trowels easily for convenient installation.
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Tile up to 12 in x 12 in on walls 6 in x 6 in on floors.
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Smooth and easy to spread premixed.
30 5 cm on any side.
Gypsum wallboard dry walls only cement board exterior grade plywood interior only concrete and masonry block.
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For tile with any side greater than 15 in.
Can be used with tile up to 15 in.
Type 1 is a professional grade traditional nonflammable acrylic adhesive for setting glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain tiles on walls floors and countertops.
Gypsum wallboard dry walls only cement board exterior grade plywood interior only concrete and masonry block.
Mapei recommends adding 5 to 10 in overage to ensure that your entire project is covered.
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This adhesive is used for interior applications only.
For interior use only.
Smooth and easy to spread premixed.
For use with ceramic and porcelain tile.
So if you have to mount large format tile on a wall you either need to replace that drywall with a tile backer board or apply a 1 4 quot.
Personally i would not risk it.
Tiles that fall off are not fun.
Mapei is a leading company in the field of adhesives sealants and chemical products for building.
Enter your measurement as a decimal 1 5 or a fraction 1 1 2.
For use with ceramic tile on interior walls and flooring can be used over gypsum and plywood.
38 1 cm on any side but dry time significantly increases.
For interior use only.
Tile up to 12 in x 12 in on walls 6 in x 6 in on floors.
38 1 cm custom recommends using a polymer modified cement mortar specifically for large format tile.
For use on shower walls.
Actual jobsite coverage may vary according to tile size and thickness exact joint width job conditions and grouting methods.
