Mixing Thinset For Wall Tile

Then figure out how much thinset to mix so you have enough for about twenty square feet of tile to start with for your first time.

Mixing thinset for wall tile.

Run your drill at a very low speed. Step 3 you can either continue to use your margin trowel or use a inch drill with mortar mixing paddle to speed up the mixing process. Pour in the appropriate amount of powder for the job and start mixing it in with your margin trowel until all the thinset mortar is worked in and moist. Getting thinset mixed to the right consistency is critical to the tiling process.

Step by step instruction on how to mix different types of thinset mortars. It comes in a powdered form which you mix with water right before using. 4 oz water to 1 lb thinset. For the thinset i m using in the video above it said to use 5 5 6 5 quarts of water for the entire 50 lb bag.

For versabond thinset we add 1 2 cup or 4 oz of water per 1 pound of dry thinset powder. Read the back of the thinset bag to see how much water you need for the entire bag. Mixing thin set can really be a hassle if you don t have the right tools and the right knowledge to get the job done. I know that some of these thin set manufacturers put little pictures on the back of their bags of thin set and they explain in these pictures how to mix the thin set.

Learn how to mix thinset mortar for your tile project. You can use that same ratio of 1 part water to 4 parts thinset to mix up tiny batches of thinset such as 1 ounce of water plus 4 ounces of thinset.