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Originally posted by trekkor
88 nails per sheet...( 3x5 )
Sounds like you are not using a 1/4 x 1/4 notched trowel or your thinset is too stiff.
Are you sure you are not hearing the subfloor moving?
KT
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88 nails per sheet. I just went back and looked cuz I know you posted a number earlier...and wouldn't ya just know it...that's exactly what you said a couple of weeks ago!
The question now is this: Any problem with hitting the sheets I've got laid down with more nails?
For the trowel, it is indeed a 1/4 x 1/4 notched trowel. It's the same one I used on a previous, but much smaller tile job.
When you say the thinset may be too "stiff", do you mean it's already begun to set up, or that it was mixed to thick?
I really don't think it was the latter. In fact, following the directions on the bag, it called for 2 gals of water for a 50# bag. After mixing it with my drill moter and mixing bit, the stuff actually seemed thin. It wasn't as thick as creamy peanut butter or a Wendy's Frosty, as I've heard recommended.
I let it stand for a good 15 minutes to set up and then mixed it again. It still seemed somewhat thin. Thin enough to where I ended up scooping the stuff out with a plastic bowl because the trowel didn't seem to hold very much of it.
Finally, I am pretty sure it's not the subfloor moving that I'm hearing, but if it is, would more nails in this area resolve this?
Randy