{"id":3194,"date":"2016-10-24T10:02:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-24T15:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=3194"},"modified":"2018-06-24T14:19:41","modified_gmt":"2018-06-24T19:19:41","slug":"how-to-mix-thinset-mortar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/how-to-mix-thinset-mortar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Mix Thinset Mortar for Tile"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Thinset Mortar is Ideal for Moderate to Heavy Traveled Ceramic Tiled Floors<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By Mark J. Donovan<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!-- google_ad_client = \"pub-3988490936633155\"; \/* Homepage_Home_Improvement_468x15_ATF, created 8\/13\/10 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6539705898\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"47%\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How to Mix mortar for Tile Project <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Thinset is a mortar based adhesive used to set interior and exterior ceramic tiles. It is typically mixed with water or an acrylic additive. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There are a variety of types of thinset mortar to choose from so it is important that you select the right one for your particular tile project. Thinset mortar is also available in gray and white colors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Thinset mortar is different than organic mastic adhesive.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Thinset mortar is made from Portland cement and fine silica sand which when mixed with water produces a concrete hard surface that is not susceptible to moisture<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Organic mastic adhesive on the other hand is slightly spongy and can absorb moisture. Consequently thinset mortar should be used on moderate to high traffic <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/flooring\/duraceramic-review-flooring\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">ceramic tile floor<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> areas, and in wet areas such as shower stalls.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"49%\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/otLMky8wOAQ\" width=\"391\" height=\"220\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/how-to-tile-custom-ceramic-tile-shower-ebook\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Learn how to tile a shower here<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> Organic mastic should be limited to walls, countertops and lightly traveled ceramic tiled floors.<\/span><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 468x60_below_Author_Name --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 468px; height: 60px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"5936342260\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To ensure a solid bond between the tile and tile base it is important to know how to mix mortar for tile properly. If mixed properly, thinset mortar should have the consistency of peanut butter or a thick pancake batter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How to Mix Thinset Mortar Properly<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To properly mix thinset mortar for a tile project you will need a dust mask, bucket, paddle mixer and paddle. The paddle mixer and paddle can be substituted with a hand trowel or rugged mixing knife if you have a small ceramic tiling project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To begin the mixing process, pour water or an acrylic additive into the bucket such that it is about one quarter full. Then pour the dry thinset mixture into the bucket. Note, do not pour too much of the thinset into the bucket to begin with.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"47%\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/how-to-tile-custom-ceramic-tile-shower-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3041\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"HOW TO TILE A CUSTOM CERAMIC TILE SHOWER EBOOK\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/basement-remodeling-bid-sheet\/\"><br \/>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Learn<strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/how-to-tile-custom-ceramic-tile-shower-ebook\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">how to tile a shower<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong> with this eBook.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With the thinset added to the water (or acrylic additive), insert the paddle into the bucket and begin to mix the thinset and water slowly. Work the paddle up and down, starting from the bottom of the bucket. Continue this process until the thinset is thoroughly mixed. If the mixture is too loose add more thinset to the solution and repeat the process of mixing.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Alternatively use your hand trowel or mixing knife to mix the water and thinset mixture together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When the thinset mixture has the consistency of peanut butter let it rest for 5 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After letting the thinset mixture rest for a few minutes, mix\/stir the solution again for another 5 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With the second round of mixing complete, your thinset is ready for use.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"47%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3195\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Thinset_mortar_mix.jpg\" alt=\"How to mix thinset mortar\" width=\"240\" height=\"192\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em><strong>One final note:<\/strong> <\/em>It is important mix up only enough thinset mortar to support about 20 minutes of tile setting work. Thinset mortar will begin to harden, or set, within 20 minutes and it is unwise to apply more water to thin it out. Thinning out mortar that has already begun to set will create a weakened thinset mixture and could potentially lead to loosened ceramic tiles down the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">For information on installing a shower pan membrane liner for a ceramic tile shower<\/span><\/strong>, see the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/shower-pan-membrane-ebook\/\">Shower Pan Membrane Liner Installation Ebook<\/a><\/strong><\/span> from HomeAdditionPlus.com.\u00a0 The Shower Pan Membrane Liner EBook will quickly teach you the step-by-step process for installing the shower pan membrane liner correctly. It includes instructions on framing the shower stall, pouring the pre-slope and shower base mortar, and installing the shower pan membrane liner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/shower-pan-membrane-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17254 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-1-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"Shower Pan Membrane Liner Installation eBook\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-1-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-1-768x1056.jpg 768w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-1-745x1024.jpg 745w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: large;\">See HomeAdditionPlus.com&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/tile-stone-info\/Ceramic-Tile-Calculator.htm\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: large;\">Ceramic Tile Calculator<\/span><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000;\">See my &#8220;How to Tile a Custom Ceramic Tile Shower&#8221; Ebook to learn how to tile your own shower<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0 For a detailed set of instructions on tiling a shower floor and walls, including pictures for every step in the process, see my \u201c<b><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/how-to-tile-custom-ceramic-tile-shower-ebook\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">How to Tile Custom Ceramic Tile Shower Ebook<\/span><\/a><\/b>\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/how-to-tile-custom-ceramic-tile-shower-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17253 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-2.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #008000; 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