The correct ratio of water to regular Versabond thinset (not talking about the LFT variety here) by VOLUME is approximately 3:1 Versabond:Water (3.2 to 1 to be more exact). In other words 3 cups of Versabond thinset to 1 cup of water. I determined that 1 cup of Versabond weighs 298 grams, so there are 22680 / 298 = 76 cups of thinset per bag. One cup of water weighs 240 grams. Versabond says to add 5.68 Liters (5680 grams) of water to a full bag of their thinset, so this equates to 5680 / 240 = 23.7 cups of water per 50 pound bag. So bottom line: They want 23.7 cups of water added to 76 cups of thinset. That's a ratio of 76 / 23.7 = 3.21. So about 3.2 cups of Versabond thinset per cup of water. So the ratio of regular Versabond thinset to water BY VOLUME is about 3.2 to 1. Don't let anyone tell you different! This makes it easy to mix up small amounts of thinset by just using a measuring cup. I've had success using a simple 3:1 ratio. BTW, when I use a 1/4" x 3/8" trowel at 45 degrees, I need about 1.8 cups of thinset per square foot of tile. Your mileage may vary! Using my 1/2" trowel, I need more thinset per tile.
Just did 4.5 parts Versabond LFT to 1.5 part water mix using a Solo cup for a single 24" tile. I needed to add about half a cup more water to get a thick peanut butter consistency. So, that's between a 3:1 to 4:1 mix. I'd recommend starting with a 3:1 ratio and just have about half a cup of water nearby. Perfect amount for a single 24 x 24. Very little waste.
Thank you! This very helpful because I haven’t need to mix a whole bag of thin set yet (I do my jobs a little at a time). My problem is that one batch would be perfect and the next batch would a little to viscous. Now no more excuses! Just a quick question: will this ratio work with Flexbond as well?
I've never worked with Flexbond. Just compare ratio of entire bag to water between both. If they are the same as as Versabond then use same ration for small jobs.
Thanks for the info. 4:1 ratio worked well for the Versabond LFT mortar (CBP's TDS advised 5.5 - 6 qts (5.2 - 5.6 L) clean water per 50 lb (22.68 kg) bag of mortar).
So I called custom building products technical support. They said the ratio is 3 to 1. Example: 3 quarts of versabond to 1 quart of water. Consistency of peanut butter
I followed your instructions and my result didn’t look like yours. I had to add a little bit more water to have the same “look” of what you have. You didn’t show us the consistency of yours. I just made sure that mine has the consistency of peanut butter.
on home depot's website the manufacturer recommends 3 parts versabond to one part water....... September 9, 2013 Hi there, thank you for contacting us. The ratio is three parts powder to one part water. If you need further assistance please contact our installation division at 800.272.8786
I am confused with the ratio above and your video. The video showed 1qt of versabond and 1 cup (8oz) of water. But the comment above states 1qt to 4 cups, so which one is it?
The correct ratio of water to regular Versabond thinset (not talking about the LFT variety here) by VOLUME is approximately 3:1 Versabond:Water (3.2 to 1 to be more exact). In other words 3 cups of Versabond thinset to 1 cup of water. I determined that 1 cup of Versabond weighs 298 grams, so there are 22680 / 298 = 76 cups of thinset per bag. One cup of water weighs 240 grams. Versabond says to add 5.68 Liters (5680 grams) of water to a full bag of their thinset, so this equates to 5680 / 240 = 23.7 cups of water per 50 pound bag. So bottom line: They want 23.7 cups of water added to 76 cups of thinset. That's a ratio of 76 / 23.7 = 3.21. So about 3.2 cups of Versabond thinset per cup of water. So the ratio of regular Versabond thinset to water BY VOLUME is about 3.2 to 1. Don't let anyone tell you different! This makes it easy to mix up small amounts of thinset by just using a measuring cup. I've had success using a simple 3:1 ratio. BTW, when I use a 1/4" x 3/8" trowel at 45 degrees, I need about 1.8 cups of thinset per square foot of tile. Your mileage may vary! Using my 1/2" trowel, I need more thinset per tile.
Just did 4.5 parts Versabond LFT to 1.5 part water mix using a Solo cup for a single 24" tile. I needed to add about half a cup more water to get a thick peanut butter consistency. So, that's between a 3:1 to 4:1 mix. I'd recommend starting with a 3:1 ratio and just have about half a cup of water nearby. Perfect amount for a single 24 x 24. Very little waste.
thank you Marcieg! This is helpful as the Versabond bag does not tell you how much water vs. the mix if you don't need to mix a whole bag.
Thank you! This very helpful because I haven’t need to mix a whole bag of thin set yet (I do my jobs a little at a time). My problem is that one batch would be perfect and the next batch would a little to viscous. Now no more excuses! Just a quick question: will this ratio work with Flexbond as well?
I've never worked with Flexbond. Just compare ratio of entire bag to water between both. If they are the same as as Versabond then use same ration for small jobs.
Thanks for the video. You spell your last name exactly the way I spell mine. Not too many of us around.
Hi. I am going to put this on the bottom of a steel drum and put charcoals on it for bbq, will it hold?
What do you want to put on in a drum?
@@MaciejPiotrowski put charcoals on the bottom and cook meat on top
@@Wolf-xu1fj what does versabond have to do with your bbq?
@@MaciejPiotrowski ok, I am making a bbq out of a steel drum
Thanks for the info. 4:1 ratio worked well for the Versabond LFT mortar (CBP's TDS advised 5.5 - 6 qts (5.2 - 5.6 L) clean water per 50 lb (22.68 kg) bag of
mortar).
So I called custom building products technical support. They said the ratio is 3 to 1.
Example:
3 quarts of versabond to 1 quart of water.
Consistency of peanut butter
You are free to do whatever you think is correct. In my video I show how I do it according to what I read on the bag.
Wonder how many tile jobs technical support has done lmao… this is a tile guy he said 4 to 1 same as the bag if you break it down.
So 1 litre of powder to 250 ml of water
I followed your instructions and my result didn’t look like yours. I had to add a little bit more water to have the same “look” of what you have. You didn’t show us the consistency of yours. I just made sure that mine has the consistency of peanut butter.
My consistency was bit thicker then peanut butter. You don't want your tiles to slide.
prefect exactly what i was looking for to do seams thanks
I'm glad to hear that.
So 4 to 1 ratio thanks! 🙏🏽
Thank you for this video. We’ve referenced it about 10xs
Exactly what I needed! Thanks!!!
Glad it helped!
From Colorado thank you
Thanks for the information. Very helpful.
Thank you so much! Just what I needed!!!
Simple ....Versabond 4 quarts Water 1 quart.
Thank you.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!!
thanks this vid helps
Thanks! Very useful
on home depot's website the manufacturer recommends 3 parts versabond to one part water.......
September 9, 2013
Hi there, thank you for contacting us. The ratio is three parts powder to one part water. If you need further assistance please contact our installation division at 800.272.8786
So this is a ratio of 4:1, since there are 4 cups in 1 quart.
correct
Just make a meme that says 4:1 next time. :/ You take a long time to say very little :p
Sure I could say that, but not everyone is so smart like you to figure that out in 5 second video.
I am confused with the ratio above and your video. The video showed 1qt of versabond and 1 cup (8oz) of water. But the comment above states 1qt to 4 cups, so which one is it?
@@rocioestrada6880I said 1 qt of versa bond to 8oz of water. I did not say 4 cups.
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LFT is 3:1
You really need gloves for this lol 😂
You da man..the bag says add mortar, doesn’t say how much.
4 scoops to 400 ml of water? maybe 4 scoops to 1200ml of water? i thought 1 scoop = 1 QT, 8 oz per QT, so 236 ml to 1 QT
I don't how clearer I can explain on this video. I used one 1qt of Versa Bond to 250ml which is 8oz of water. If you need more you multiply it.
@@MaciejPiotrowski You were very clear.............You were so clear in fact that even I understood it!!!
there is no trick there
The trick is to read the product instructions on the bag...hahaha