--- title: Marble, Travertine or a Rectified Porcelain Mud Set Floor description: Take a look at the process of building a marble, travertine, or a rectified porcelain mud set floor with Macksey Construction. image: https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hubfs/7-Mud-Set-800x600.jpg --- [![ParadiseRemodel](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ParadiseRemodel.png?width=1116&height=331&name=ParadiseRemodel.png "ParadiseRemodel")](http://www.mackseyconstruction.com) - What We Build - [Remodeling](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/what-we-build/remodeling/) - [Site Improvements](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/what-we-build/site-improvements/) - [Pools & Spas](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/what-we-build/pools-spas) - [New Construction](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/what-we-build/new-construction/) - Portfolio - [Featured Projects](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/blog/tag/projects) - [Photo Gallery](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/gallery/) - [About Us](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/about-us/) - [Blog](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/blog/tag/blog) - [Contact](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/contact/) ![Riegel’s Point- Siesta Key-09](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Riegel%E2%80%99s%20Point-%20Siesta%20Key-09.jpg?width=1600&name=Riegel%E2%80%99s%20Point-%20Siesta%20Key-09.jpg "Riegel’s Point- Siesta Key-09") # Remodeling & Construction Blog # [Marble, Travertine or a Rectified Porcelain Mud Set Floor](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/blog/mud-set-flooring) #### Categories ![Arrow](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3842749/ps4-Pack/sidebar.svg "Arrow") #### Subscribe![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3842749/ps4-Pack/subscribe-rss-button.svg) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3842749/ps4-Pack/close-button.svg) #### About blog The headline and subheader tells us what you're offering, and the form header closes the deal. Over here you can explain why your offer is so great it's worth filling out a form for. ### Subscribe for updates ### Posts by Tag - [Projects (13)](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/blog/tag/projects) - [Blog (6)](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/blog/tag/blog) - [Remodeling (5)](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/blog/tag/remodeling) - [Flooring (1)](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/blog/tag/flooring) ### Recent Posts - ##### SHARE - - - Tags: [Flooring](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/blog/tag/flooring), [Blog](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/blog/tag/blog) Take a look at the process of building a marble, travertine, or rectified porcelain mud set floor with Paradise Remodeling. ## It all starts with clean builders sand and Portland Cement. ![1-Mud-Set](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-Mud-Set.jpg?width=1600&name=1-Mud-Set.jpg) ## With cracked concrete to start with you MUST use a Crack-Isolation membrane. ## ![2-674x800](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2-674x800.jpg?width=674&name=2-674x800.jpg)One-at-a-time - 'thin-set' on the back of each tile to be laid. ## ![2a-Mud-Set](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2a-Mud-Set.jpg?width=1600&name=2a-Mud-Set.jpg)Then 'thin-set' on the space on the floor where the tile is to be placed. ### ![3-Mud-Set-650x870](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-Mud-Set-650x870.jpg?width=682&name=3-Mud-Set-650x870.jpg)Portland and sand mixed 'damp' put over the thin set so everything bonds together. ![4-Mud-Set](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4-Mud-Set.jpg?width=1600&name=4-Mud-Set.jpg)![5-Mudset](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5-Mudset.jpg?width=1600&name=5-Mudset.jpg) ## Evening out the Portland and sand - The "Mud" in mud-set. ## ![6-Mud-Set](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6-Mud-Set.jpg?width=1600&name=6-Mud-Set.jpg)The Mud all leveled out ready to receive the tile ## ![7-Mud-Set-800x600-1](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/7-Mud-Set-800x600-1.jpg?width=800&name=7-Mud-Set-800x600-1.jpg)The tile is installed 'gently' then set down slowly with a rubber hammer or other device. ## ![IMG_0012-650x870](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0012-650x870.jpg?width=697&name=IMG_0012-650x870.jpg)The excess Mud and thin set is removed leaving a clean edge for the next tile to begin. ## ![IMG_0018-800x597](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0018-800x597.jpg?width=800&name=IMG_0018-800x597.jpg)The next day the grout is rubber troweled on. ![IMG_2337-800x600](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2337-800x600.jpg?width=800&name=IMG_2337-800x600.jpg) ## The 'Product'- a perfectly flat and beautiful floor of Marble, Porcelain or Travertine. ![Tim Macksey](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hubfs/portrait.jpg) ##### By: Tim Macksey Having been raised in the building and land development business I was always was very curious about how the buildings fit together. Entertained by craftsmen for hours on end, learning through watching, questioning and then doing many of what was seen in my father's workshop. Seeing projects evolve from nothing into wonderful buildings and environments as a result of my hands and vision invigorates me to this day. ##### READY FOR MORE? ## Recent Blog Posts #### [Bright Contemporary Home](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/blog/bright-contemporary-home) This contemporary home featured bright whites and airy light throughout the space. Take a look inside to explore the unique features of this one of a ... ##### [READ MORE](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/blog/bright-contemporary-home) #### [Travertine Concentric Garden Circle Installation](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/blog/travertine-concentric-garden-circle-installation) Take a look at the installation process of this stunning, detailed Travertine Concentric Garden Circle. ##### [READ MORE](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/blog/travertine-concentric-garden-circle-installation) #### [Siesta Key Extreme Makeover](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/blog/siesta-key-extreme-makeover) Take a look at this stunning Siesta Key Extreme Home makeover. We did a complete remodel of this home with a new pool, deck, windows, doors and so muc... ##### [READ MORE](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/blog/siesta-key-extreme-makeover) ![ParadiseRemodel](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ParadiseRemodel.png?width=270&name=ParadiseRemodel.png "ParadiseRemodel") Paradise Remodeling Co., Inc is a full-service construction company. Our focus is to create new or remodel residential houses and turn them into “homes” that you will love living in. #### SERVICES - New Construction - Remodeling - Landscaping - Site Improvements #### CONTACT - [Phone: (941) 926-7676](tel:+19419267676) - [Send Us a Message](https://www.paradiseremodelingfl.com/contact/) #### SUBSCRIBE © Copyright 2026. [Inbound Marketing](https://www.nextinymarketing.com/inbound) by [Nextiny](https://www.nextinymarketing.com/).