Don t be afraid to add more water or mortar to get it right.
Prolite wall tile mortar how to mix.
Also called thin set this is how to mix it.
In order for the mortar to bond properly it also has to be mixed properly.
Mix your thinset mortar and water until it has the consistency of a thick peanut butter.
You know you have it right if the mortar on your trowel doesn t drip off but can be shaken off.
Usually it will tell you to mix for about 2 3 minutes using a power mixer at a slow rpm.
A power mixer is a great tool to have here but it s not necessary.
Recruit a partner to slowly pour the thinset mortar into the bucket of water while you mix.
Mix the mortar for about 3 minutes until it reaches a thick consistency.
Stir the mortar until it reaches the consistency of a thick peanut butter or toothpaste.
Not a step you want to skip.
To test the consistency pull your mixer out of the mortar creating a swirl.
The consistency is very important.
Move the paddle up and.
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.