Schluter adhesive "thinset" - TilersForums.com

[Blunt Tool]

I knew that (US only)
Was speaking with Andrew Curry about it recently.
But I've only just seen this thread.

Must be the only thing thin over there, bet Schluter have to put cheese on it tho?

 

[Dan]

I've read about it on the JohnBridge.com forum. That process of waiting then mixing again is quite common over there apparently. But I think there's one now where you don't need to do it if I read their thread right. I'll try find it when I'm back in work.

 

[LM]

I've read about it on the JohnBridge.com forum. That process of waiting then mixing again is quite common over there apparently. But I think there's one now where you don't need to do it if I read their thread right. I'll try find it when I'm back in work.

Are you talking about 'slaking' Dan?

 

[Dan]

That's the one! I think I am!

 

[WetSaw]

Aren't you meant to do that with all ( or most ) adhesives and cement based products anyway?

 

[Old Mod]

When you mix a product with water after the initial mix you let it stand or 'slake'
Reason for this is so that the adhesive/grout can fully take on the liquid.
Once stood, then you can remix and add extra liquid if necessary.
By now the mixture has absorbed the liquid completely leaving you with a consistency that will remain until the product begins to 'cure'
Yes it happens immediately, but there is that delay before it actually takes hold.
Well that's how I understand it anyway.

 

[Italy]

When you mix a product with water after the initial mix you let it stand or 'slake'
Reason for this is so that the adhesive/grout can fully take on the liquid.
Once stood, then you can remix and add extra liquid if necessary. (afther the remix????)
By now the mixture has absorbed the liquid completely leaving you with a consistency that will remain until the product begins to 'cure'
Yes it happens immediately, but there is that delay before it actually takes hold.
Well that's how I understand it anyway.

 

[Old Mod]

No Antonio.
After 3 mins.

 

[Italy]

No Antonio.
After 3 mins.

Google marc says: add liquid after remix

 

[Old Mod]

Google marc says: add liquid after remix

Google not listen!

Mescolare l'adesivo con il liquido. Attendere 3 - 5 minuti. Riagganciare l'adesivo, aggiungere il liquido se necessario. Non aggiungere nuovamente il liquido.

mix the adhesive with liquid. wait 3--5 minutes. re-mix adhesive, add liquid if required. do not add liquid again.