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    Apr 18, 2008, 01:40 PM
    Ceramic tile for ceiling
    How do you apply ceramic tile to a ceiling in a shower stall?
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    Apr 21, 2008, 02:31 PM
    Pretty much the same as if this was a floor. I use modified acrylic thinset. For my 12 " tiles I use a 1/4" notched trowel and butter the Hardibacker well. When the tile is set give it a slight twisting motion and the thinset will hold the tile until it dries.

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