Mixing Thinset For Wall Tile

I recommend mixing thin set with a drill and a mixing paddle.

Mixing thinset for wall tile.

Run your drill at a very low speed. It comes in a powdered form which you mix with water right before using. For versabond thinset we add 1 2 cup or 4 oz of water per 1 pound of dry thinset powder. 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.

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. Read the back of the thinset bag to see how much water you need for the entire bag. Learn how to mix thinset mortar for your tile project. 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.

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. Getting thinset mixed to the right consistency is critical to the tiling process. 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. Step by step instruction on how to mix different types of thinset mortars.

4 oz water to 1 lb thinset. Mix outdoors and control dust.