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Concrete Screws and Granite Tiles

Started by Model 12, April 14, 2024, 07:29:55 PM

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I sort of wonder why there's no category here for Masonry. But I'd say a fair number of everyone here can lay concrete block. Maybe have some nice antique trowels and such. Anyway, I been using this little trick for setting granite tiles against existing wall. I use concrete screws. Picture I got shows one. I put in a handful of em, 10mm out from the concrete here. When I set the 16 x 16 inch tile in place with mortar buttered on the back, she seats right against the screws. It ain't that simple but it sure makes it easier.
No matter how much you cut off, it's still too short

gibsontool

Sounds like a good way to tile a vertical wall

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Quote from: gibsontool on April 16, 2024, 09:42:44 AM
Sounds like a good way to tile a vertical wall
Exactly. I haven't done it yet, but I figure on running right up this wall with a number of courses. Using longer screws to set the tile bottom edge on. I know an old timer that did this sort of work for many years. He told me he used wire to hold em in place for that situation. I figure screws for hooking the wire to.
No matter how much you cut off, it's still too short