Mixing adhesive (no balance to weigh it)

[ripkord]

Hi - without the aid of a balance (dont have one) whats the best way to mix BAL rapidset flexible adhesive (instructions say 4 parts powder to 1 part water by weight).

If I do this by volume will I go far wrong? Failing that I need a cheap balance!

Thanks

 

[Time's Ran Out]

A balance - are we talking vertico or how much is in the bank!:lol:

When I mix bal grout its into a clean bucket and I put a small amount of clean water in first and mix the grout into it!
I keep adding grout until I have a creamy paste that will not fall off my scraper.
I leave the mixed grout for 5 minutes and then remix with my scrapper until its creamy again and all the air bubbles are out.
It is then ready for use.
I mix enough to use within 1 hour and grout a wall or more at a time depending on the drying conditions.
Hope this helps.

 

[ripkord]

OK, seems pretty straightforward!!

thanks!

 

[Gazzer]

Grout or Adhesive ???

 

[ripkord]

adhesive

 

[Gazzer]

Your title is grout but question is Adhesive.

 

[ripkord]

Oops, will try to edit that, its definitely adhesive. rapidset flexible adhesive.

 

[DHTiling]

Oops, will try to edit that, its definitely adhesive. rapidset flexible adhesive.

Title changed..

 

[marke]

if my maths is correct i believe 1lt of water = 1kg ,so half bag -decent mixing bucket - 2 1/2 lts water in bucket - mix in half bag

 

[marke]

if bag is 20kg