How To Mix Thinset Essential tips for small batches

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Learn everything you need to know about how to mix a perfect batch of thinset tile mortar on the first try. Learn how to mix thinset in small batches and how much thinset to mix. • The challenging thing about mixing thinset is that as a DIYer you rarely want to mix an entire bag at a time, and since the directions on the back of the bag of thinset usually only give you the ratios of water to thinset for the entire bag, it can be difficult to get the right consistency. • In this video I'll show you two ways to get the right consistency of thinset - which is very similar to peanut butter. • Mixing thinset is actually very straight forward and can be done in several steps: • 1. Add the water to the bucket first - You'll want to use about a quart of water to start with for your first time mixing thinset. • 2. Next, slowly add in thinset and mix until you reach the desired consistency. You want it thick enough to hold a notch, but thin enough so that it actually sticks to the wall. If it's too thick, it won't want to stick to the wall. If it's too thin it will just run all over the place. • 3. Once you've reached the desired consistency, continue mixing for 3-5 minutes • 4. After the initial mixing period, just let it sit to slake for ten minutes. This allows the water to mix with the chemicals in the thin set and starts the chemical reaction. • 5. Once the slaking period is over, it's time to mix again for a couple of minutes. For the mixing times, you'll want to follow what it says on the bag of thinset that you have since they are all different. Never add more water after the slaking period, otherwise, you will compromise the integrity of the thinset and potentially make it weaker. • One way to ensure you get a perfect mix is to do some math and calculate the exact ratio of water to thinset. In my example, I had a 50-pound bag of Schluter All-Set Thinset Mortar - which is a modified Thinset. It says to mix 5.5-6.5 quarts of water for the entire bag. So, if I simply do some math and divide 50 by 5.5, and then 50 by 6.5, then I learn that I need about 8 to 9 pounds of thinset per quart of water. I can then use a scale to measure out 8 to 9 pounds of thinset and add it to exactly one quart of water. • For a complete list of tools visit https://www.handymanstartup.com/how-t.... • To learn how to install tile in a shower step by step watch this video: • The Complete Guide to Installing Tile... • List of Tools and Links to Buy: • Three five gallon buckets - https://amzn.to/2jJlBAJ • Two 1-3 quart plastic measuring containers - https://amzn.to/2XJmhJ0 • Mixing Paddle - https://amzn.to/2XJZ35C • Power Drill or Mixer - https://amzn.to/32pVtMH • Gloves - https://amzn.to/2xJRtst • Safety Glasses - https://amzn.to/2lep62x • Dust Respirator - https://amzn.to/2jKNt7o • Scale (Optional) - https://amzn.to/2lgFhwj

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