You know you have it right if the mortar on your trowel doesn t drip off but can be shaken off.
Prolite wall tile mortar how to mix.
Press the tile firmly into place in a perpendicular motion across ridges moving back and forth.
Recruit a partner to slowly pour the thinset mortar into the bucket of water while you mix.
Using the flat side of the trowel apply a skim coat of mortar to the surface.
Stir the mortar until it reaches the consistency of a thick peanut butter or toothpaste.
In order for the mortar to bond properly it also has to be mixed properly.
The consistency is very important.
Mix the mortar for about 3 minutes until it reaches a thick consistency.
Also called thin set this is how to mix it.
With the notch side of the trowel held at a 45 angle apply additional mortar to the surface combing in one direction.
Usually it will tell you to mix for about 2 3 minutes using a power mixer at a slow rpm.
Move the paddle up and.
If you don t have a mixer you can also use a power drill but you will not want to do this by hand.
Don t be afraid to add more water or mortar to get it right.
Not a step you want to skip.
A power mixer is a great tool to have here but it s not necessary.