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    mrballer321 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 18, 2017, 01:20 AM
    In cement mortar and white cement filler for tiles,why do we use breakage allowance?
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    Feb 18, 2017, 04:23 AM
    Not really sure what you are asking. Thinset and grout? They have nothing to do with breakage of tiles. You allow for breakage for 2 reasons. One, some tiles in many boxes might be broken. Two, some tiles when cut will get broken by the installer.
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    Feb 18, 2017, 06:39 AM
    JP is correct. You need extra thinset and grout since the mix may harden before you can use it and you don't just add more water.
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