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The grinder will work just cut slow. A wet saw is ideal. Is the tile small thin sheet stack product? If so bitters or nippers will work
For cuts around outlets. You said subway witch usually is 3x6 so you need to make L cuts. Also run all the field tile the the cuts.
I don't care for premixed grout. Grout is easy to mix just add water. Mix like a peanut butter consistent.
Set the tile on the deck I would only space it for full tile if needed. If its a sheet product cut out around outlets
With a utility knife then go back and cut it in it's easier then cutting in as you go. I would grout the bottom tile to deck
And if it cracks later then caulk it. If you just got new tops it's going to settle let it move t he caulking will crack anyway.
Use a type 1or 2 mastic and use a 1/4 V notch trowel.
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I'm going to get cheap wet saw from a box store. Hopefully one that will cut thin pavers for a later project. The "subway" tiles the wife wants are 4x2 natural stone. 7/16 in thick and on a sheet. Tops have been in for year and half.
Questions to clarify...
Does the smaller tile size warrant a 3/16" v trowel?
Run the field first before cuts, right? Wont the mastic/mortar dry out before I can get back to make the small cuts? Just wipe it away?
Just looked at the outlets. Most of the boxes are within 1/8 " of drywall face but a couple are closer to 1/4". Can that Gap be overcome by those 1 1/2 inch 8/32 screws and a spacer? Or do I need the box extenders? The tiles ares 7/16 plus mastic/mortar
Kitchen is an L 9 x 13. How long should this take a newb?
Thanks again for everyones help