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