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   James_DuHamel | Mar 24, 2001 07:30pm | #1

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   Yes, you could lay a first coat, then apply a second "setting" coat.

   Or you could use a medium set adhesive mortar. It is made for variations up to 1/2" thick, which would be more than enough. It looks, works, and sets just like thinset, just made for thicker applications.

   You can find it at your tile supplier. I have only seen it once at a local home center, and they no longer carry it. My tile supplier keeps it in stock. I am not sure right off hand about brand name, but it is made by the same company that makes the thinset I use.

   James

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   rand_dawson | Mar 24, 2001 07:35pm | #2

   *James: thx...had already bought that and then took it back based on a compatibility issue w/ stone...and bought the "thin" set...too long to return so I'll live w/ it...Since it had a "minimum" thickness I didnt know if it wd self destruct at the feathered edges. Trowl size ok? rand

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   rand_dawson | Mar 24, 2001 07:35pm | #3

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   Wd enjoy some guidance on proper thin-set use: have a no-deflection (1/720) 10' ply countertop on which I wish to set large granite pieces (up to 14"x 48"); problem is rolling uneven surface that wd exceed the 3/16" max thickness spec of the fortified full-flex "thin-set" mortar. Can I screed a 1st coat w/ feathered edges to level ply before using a 5/8 or 3/4 notched trowl for the setting coat? Am I wrong to ignore mesh in this application? thx Rand (god all this stone is beautiful)