If the thinset shows through the grout it will be less noticeable.
Marble color change thinset.
But when it comes to thinset installers face a choice of which thinset to use quick setting or regular with the proper choice depending entirely on the type of marble installed.
How long do you let it dry out after it is installed.
When installing tile in your home you can use a variety of products to adhere the tile to the substrate.
Definitely stay with a lighter color for marble.
I guess i will never know how much the grey thinset affects the overall color.
Step 1 examine the tiles for thickness and color.
What color thinset does he she use.
For rectangular plank tile use a medium bed mortar such as 720 marble pro.
When you combine that with the color change it looks like you intensionally picked a different color for the bottom row to create a border between the large vein marble squares above and the multi colored small tile on the floor.
I noticed that the bottom row if tile are not full size tile.
Give it a few days it will turn back to the dry color.
What type of thinset to use when installing marble tile.
Don t forget to select the correct trowel size.
I hear it quite often dark grout can sometimes seep into the sides of a light marble and stain it causing it to look dingy overall.
It is common for marble to change color as the cement dries and cures.
For instance if you are installing granite tiles and have selected a gray toned grout color gray thinset is a good choice for installation.
Light weight thinset such as merlite 820 is less likely to sag if used properly.
The dark color on the marble was definitely moisture as it has lightened quite a bit.
I see ditra around the niche you planning on running ditra in the east of the shower.
My vote is white it will keep the marble looking pristine and will darken a bit over time matching the look of natural carrara quite well.
For instance different kinds of.
Jack nov 28 13 at 23 37.
A light weight thinset is commonly used on walls.
Most of the tile was white but there were some gray in the lot.
I remember doing a carerra repair in a shower a few years back.
I am not sure why white thinset was not used nor did i even think to ask.
Often the choice of thinset color simply comes down to the grout color selection.