thinset
Ceramic bonding compound
Thinset is a cement-based adhesive used to bond tiles to surfaces like floors, walls, and countertops.
Unlike thicker mortar beds, thinset is applied in a thin layer—typically an eighth to a quarter inch—and mixed with water to form a paste: Spread the thinset with a notched trowel.
Also called thinset mortar or thinset adhesive.
Flat covering pieces
- ceramicFired clay material
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- backerboardTile installation substrate
underlayment · leveling · spacers · layout · waterproofing · membrane · curing
Grinding bowl or binder
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
latex · bonding · adhesion · cohesion · cure · dry · adhere · hardener
Indoor walking surface
- wallVertical enclosing structure
- backsplashKitchen wall covering
- showerWater spray for bathing
- countertopFlat kitchen work surface
tiles
Flat covering pieces
backerboard · underlayment · leveling · spacers · layout · waterproofing · membrane · curing
mortar
Grinding bowl or binder
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
acrylic · latex · bonding · adhesion · cohesion · cure · dry · adhere · hardener · modified
floor
Indoor walking surface
- wallVertical enclosing structure
- backsplashKitchen wall covering
- showerWater spray for bathing
countertop · outdoor · pool · subfloor · concrete · plywood · greenboard
trowel
Flat blade for spreading
consistency · coverage · comb · slake · bucket · paddle · mixer · workability · skim-coat
- tile adhesivesmastic
- flooringhardwood, hardwood flooring, laminate, vinyl, tile
- tilestile, floor tiles, ceramic tile, wall tiles, porcelain tile
- mortarcement mortar, mortar mix, stone mortar, grout