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Anyone use tile adhesive mats for backsplashes? (hexbear.net)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Putting up a kitchen backsplash. Wife thinks adhesive mats are the way to go, I would prefer thinset. There's a section that will go behind the stove so will likely see a good amount of steam. Not sure if that would qualify as a "high moisture location" where adhesive mats are counterindicated

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

My husband is a contractor and this is what he said

"Cost vs time. Thin-set would be better, there is a chance the adhesive will fail under the steam but if you're using a vent fan on the stove every time I don't see why it would fail. It's going to be cheap and quicker using an adhesive backer. Thin set takes more time and has a higher cost. But if installed correctly will last forever."

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Thanks for that it's very useful feedback since the stove doesnt have a fan

I'm doing a floor anyway so will just tile them both at the same time