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