To test the consistency pull your mixer out of the mortar creating a swirl.
Prolite wall tile mortar how to mix.
A power mixer is a great tool to have here but it s not necessary.
If you don t have a mixer you can also use a power drill but you will not want to do this by hand.
With the notch side of the trowel held at a 45 angle apply additional mortar to the surface combing in one direction.
Usually it will tell you to mix for about 2 3 minutes using a power mixer at a slow rpm.
Not a step you want to skip.
Mix your thinset mortar and water until it has the consistency of a thick peanut butter.
Mix the mortar for about 3 minutes until it reaches a thick consistency.
The consistency is very important.
Stir the mortar until it reaches the consistency of a thick peanut butter or toothpaste.
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.
Move the paddle up and.
Press the tile firmly into place in a perpendicular motion across ridges moving back and forth.
Recruit a partner to slowly pour the thinset mortar into the bucket of water while you mix.
Using the flat side of the trowel apply a skim coat of mortar to the surface.