Can anyone tell me the difference between a latex and an acrylic modified thin set? More importantly, when and where would I use either one? Is either one a better installation? Thanks.
wurdan freo
Jul 23, 07 5:58 pm
Bueller... Bueller...
strlt_typ
Jul 23, 07 6:16 pm
evilplatypus
Jul 23, 07 6:44 pm
im not sure there is a difference - acrylics are latex? Or very similar to latex chemicaly at least?
garpike
Jul 23, 07 11:59 pm
Latex is made from natural rubber (most of the time I think) and acrylic is synthetic. Latex is more flexy (both the natural and synth kind).
If you are installing over wood, or some other relatively flexible surface, you should choose latex. There are specific kinds for flex.
Both latex and acrylic are suitable over concrete.
wurdan freo
Jul 24, 07 9:24 am
Ahhh... the mystery, unraveled. - Much Grass
salgalvano
Aug 31, 21 11:56 am
what should I use for setting pool tiles on my gunite pool? Please help!
Can anyone tell me the difference between a latex and an acrylic modified thin set? More importantly, when and where would I use either one? Is either one a better installation? Thanks.
Bueller... Bueller...
im not sure there is a difference - acrylics are latex? Or very similar to latex chemicaly at least?
Latex is made from natural rubber (most of the time I think) and acrylic is synthetic. Latex is more flexy (both the natural and synth kind).
If you are installing over wood, or some other relatively flexible surface, you should choose latex. There are specific kinds for flex.
Both latex and acrylic are suitable over concrete.
Ahhh... the mystery, unraveled. - Much Grass
what should I use for setting pool tiles on my gunite pool? Please help!