How much water do I add to VersaBond thinset?
Mix 6 qts (5.68 L) clean water per 50 lb (22.68 kg) bag of mortar. Mix by hand or use a low 150 – 200 rpm speed 1/2″ (13 mm) drill to achieve a smooth, paste-like consistency. Let the mixture slake or stand 5 – 10 minutes; stir again and use. Stir occasionally, but do not add more water.
What is the ratio of thinset to water?
Mixing Thinset Mortar If you have a small amount of tile to set, use 4 ounces or 1/2 cup of water to 1 pound of dry thinset powder. Using one part water to four parts thinset powder should work for most quantities. When mixing thinset powder with water, add the powder first and then pour in the water slowly.
What is Versabond thinset mortar used for?
VersaBond Flex Fortified Thin-Set Mortar is a professional formula, all-purpose mortar with high flexibility and bond strength. With outstanding adhesion to plywood subfloors, this mortar is also ideal for porcelain and glass tile installations. Use it for interior or exterior floors, countertops and walls.
How thick should Versabond be?
With a non-slumping formula to eliminate lippage, Versabond-LFT can be applied to ¾” (19mm) thick on horizontal surfaces. Suitable for floors and walls, Versabond- LFT exceeds ANSI A118.
How thick can Versabond be applied?
¾”
Versabond-LFT professional medium bed mortar is a non-sag, nonslump, polymer modified mortar for use with large format porcelain, ceramic and natural stone tile. With a non-slumping formula to eliminate lippage, Versabond-LFT can be applied to ¾” (19mm) thick on horizontal surfaces.
How much mortar should I mix at a time?
While specifics vary between manufacturers, every bag will have instructions printed on it – read them. You should at least know basic things like the mortar mix ratio or amount of water (most want somewhere around 6 quarts of water per 50lb.
How do you mix Versabond LFT?
Mix 5.5 – 6 qts (5.2 – 5.6 L) clean water per 50 lb (22.68 kg) bag of mortar. Mix by hand or use a low 150-200 RPM speed 1/2″ (13 mm) drill to achieve a smooth, paste-like consistency. Let the mixture slake or stand 5-10 minutes; stir again and use. Stir occasionally, but do not add more water.
What is the correct consistency for thinset?
When thinset is mixed properly it should be the consistency of creamy peanut butter. What happens if you put too much water in thinset? If thinset has too much water in the mixture, it will be too thin and squish up in between the tiles when they are laid into place.
How many square feet does a bag of Versabond cover?
Custom VersaBond Professional ThinSet Mortar – 50 lbs
| Trowel Size | Min Coverage | Max Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Longest side of tile less than 8″ : Use 1/4″ x 1/4″ x 1/4″ Square-Notch | 85 sq. ft. | 95 sq. ft |
| Longest side of tile 8″ to 15″ : Use 1/4″ x 3/8″ x 1/4″ Square-Notch | 60 sq. ft. | 67 sq. ft. |
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