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    Dec 6, 2007, 08:40 AM
    Best type of mastic for floor
    What type of mastic will best work for adhering ceramic tile to plywood flooring?
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    Dec 6, 2007, 10:47 AM
    I use acrylic modified thinset, about $40 for A 3.5 gal bucket. You can find this in the aisle by the ceramic tile in most home stores. Do not use plain thinset.
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