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Originally posted by dmoolenaar
Ageed. I cut & position all the backer, pencil the pieces, and then pick up and start in with the thinset. I keep the seams between boards ~ 1/4 to 1/3" wide and use fiberglass mesh tape and more mortar to fill.
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It seems that this method will allow for a tighter, more custom fit. Count me in!
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It's surprising how labor intensive the screw down is. I'm no pro like KT, and I like the piece of mind with screws, so I used my corded electric drill to drive the screws sold by the underlayment co.
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It took quite a few hours (and would have torn my knees up for sure had I nt used knee-pads) but it was well worth the effort. My cordless is only a 12 volt, so it would have been a little weak at times to set the screws all the way. That's why I used it only to pre-drill for the screws. I chased it using my 1/2" drive corded, which has plenty of power for setting screws.
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Outstanding prep makes an outstanding result possible.
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Truer words were never spoken. (or typed
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I'm all about putting lots of effort into doing the prep work the correct way. I would hate to do all this work, just to have it look like schit...or worse...to have it all come apart on me.
Randy