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    GLEIGHVAH Posts: 29, Reputation: 4
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    Feb 10, 2008, 01:56 PM
    Reusing old tile
    Do I use a glue or a thinset to adhere the old tiles back to the new wall?
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    Feb 10, 2008, 05:39 PM
    Thinset
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    Feb 10, 2008, 07:37 PM
    Are you talking about resetting a tile that popped loose or are you tiling a new wall with recycled old tiles?
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    Feb 13, 2008, 10:20 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by GLEIGHVAH
    Do I use a glue or a thinset to adhere the old tiles back to the new wall?
    Thinset
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    Feb 13, 2008, 06:41 PM
    Still waiting to hear an answer about what you are doing, it makes a difference.
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    Feb 23, 2008, 08:33 PM
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    Sorry I went on vacation

    To install a new shower unit I had to remove the old tile install the unit sheetrock the wall and now I want to reuse the old tile
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    Feb 23, 2008, 08:47 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by glavine
    thinset
    Thanks
    I can get that pre mixed right?
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