BigWooo - 8-3-2007 at 07:53 AM
Anyone know if they have drywall and Cement backing board for tile?
I've been through the store a couple of times, but I don't recall seeing these items.
bajabound2005 - 8-3-2007 at 08:17 AM
yes. they do, but almost anywhere else, it will be less expensive. Dennis???
BigWooo - 8-3-2007 at 08:33 AM
Thanks Bajabound
I've heard other places aren't as expensive, but I'm not that familiar with the Ensenada area. We're always passing through. never spent time there.
Maybe this trip I'll make a few extra stops and check a few of the other lumber yards and hardware stores.
DENNIS - 8-3-2007 at 12:49 PM
Sheetrock everywhere. Can't give you a competitive price but, Home Dpo will be as high, or higher, than most.
I've been laying Durock all morning. 4x8 -- 1/2 inch tile underlayment. Five bucks cheaper per sheet from my source in Punta Banda than HD. That's
delivered.
All Durock sizes are available. Green board as well.
[Edited on 8-3-2007 by DENNIS]
Bob and Susan - 8-3-2007 at 06:40 PM
the cement board is outside by the pick-up area
we got 4 sheets there last trip
don't remember the cost (CRS) sorry
edit: oh yea it's so brittle we had to unload the trailer and load the stuff on the bottom so it wouldn't break
remember that when you get it...you've got a long drive head of you
[Edited on 8-4-2007 by Bob and Susan]
DENNIS - 8-3-2007 at 06:47 PM
I saw it about the same time you bought it. 320 Ps.
Bob and Susan - 8-3-2007 at 07:41 PM
i paid $32 bucks a sheet????
i'll find the reciopt tomorrow
Bob and Susan - 8-4-2007 at 10:12 AM
i looked up the recpt today and i paid 313.65 pesos for each sheet OUCH!!!
fandango - 8-4-2007 at 11:28 AM
dennis or bob and susan:
do you know if home depot ensenada carries the bagged quickset thinset?
DENNIS - 8-4-2007 at 11:29 AM
Yeah...Ouch. Heavy too. I don't understand HDs method of operation when so much of their building materials are more expensive than their small
competitor. It pays to shop around.
DENNIS - 8-4-2007 at 11:31 AM
fandango.......... Can't answer that one.
oladulce - 8-4-2007 at 02:12 PM
Fandango-
We'll be there next Thursday and thinset is on the shopping list so we'll be in that department. We won't arrive in BCS and have the sat. set up until
Saturday or Sunday. How soon do you need the info?
fandango - 8-5-2007 at 10:11 PM
oladulce: i will be there 16 or 17 august. it would be great if you can check it out for me. i am interested in the quickset thinset in the large
bags. they also sell a saltillo grout at the home depot in california. would you look at that also? it is also in a large bag. thanks very much, i
will watch for your post. have a nice drive.
oladulce - 8-5-2007 at 11:36 PM
10-4 Fan, I'll let you know.
oladulce - 8-12-2007 at 07:22 PM
Fandango
Home depot Ensenada had a "rapido setting Mortar", but they only had one type that was specifically labeled "thinset" and it didn't mention that it
was a quicksetting type. All mortars and thinset bags were 20 kg size and I think most were around $49 pesos (does that sound right because I
neglected to write down the prices) ? When you go in the main entrance, continue straight ahead and the flooring materials are to the left of the
kitchen cabinet displays.
I didn't see anything that was labeled as Saltillo grout. They had sanded and regular grout, and both came with and without a "sealer" in the mix.
And they did have the greenboard .
fandango - 8-12-2007 at 08:07 PM
oladulce:
thank you very much for taking the time to look at those items. maybe i can use the quick setting mortar, i will check it out. thanks.
Diver - 8-12-2007 at 08:28 PM
If your tiles are "gaged" which means smooth and flat on the bottom and all the same height, then you can yse a thinset mortar. If not, you will need
a regular mortar as it gives better build-up for use with a larger knotch trowel or bed-setting. If your tiles are not sealed, make sure to seal them
before installing so the mortar and grout don't stick.
There is no special Saltillo grout, Use sanded grout in a Saltillo color or natural cement color for a more aithentic look.
Make sure to add another coat or two of sealer when you're done grouting.
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fandango - 8-12-2007 at 08:48 PM
diver: i will be using a 1/2" trowell and i would like to use some quick set thinset so i can grout the same night or the next morning. time is
limited for this job. i have set and sealed tile before and i always sealed after installation, before grout. i have been told that i should seal
the saltillo tile BEFORE i set them. and seal 2 more times when completely done. do you know why i would need to do this? any reason why i can't set
them, seal, dry, grout, seal, seal?
Diver - 8-12-2007 at 09:30 PM
Fandango,
The Saltillo tiles are not sealed so any excess mortar that you get onto the tiles will set into the pores of the tile. Even acid will not remove it
all.
Also, check the grout and thinset directions as most recommend waiting at least 24 hours before grouting. If the mortar is not fully cured, the grout
will show uneven color from the mortar leaching into the grout.
Also, a quickset mud will make you mix smaller batches more aften and allow much less working time.
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