Techniques
Mortar bed installation
Tiles are laid on a mortar bed several centimetres thick, following NF DTU 52.1.
In short
- Corrects level differences
- Thick or irregular stone
- Longer drying time
Why
To correct large level differences, to lay thick or irregular stone.
Points to watch
Longer drying time; risk of efflorescence on some pale stones if the products are not suitable.
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Thin-bed installation with back-buttering
Tile adhesive is applied to the substrate and to the back of the tile.