Judging whether Tile Glue is stirred evenly is an important part of ensuring the quality of tile paving.
First, you can make a preliminary judgment by observing the appearance of Tile Glue. Tile Glue that is stirred evenly should show a uniform texture and consistent color. If obvious color difference, stripes or lumps can be seen on the surface, it is likely that the stirring is not sufficient.
Checking the fluidity of Tile Glue is also an effective method. Tile Glue that is stirred evenly has moderate fluidity, neither too thin to flow like water, nor too thick to be difficult to apply. If the flow of Tile Glue is abnormal when pouring or applying, such as local accumulation or intermittent, it may mean that it is not stirred evenly.
When stirring Tile Glue with a tool, if you feel uniform resistance, no obvious jamming or hard lumps, it usually means that the stirring effect is good. On the contrary, if you frequently encounter areas with greater resistance or a granular feel during the stirring process, there may be unstirred parts.
Observe whether the stirred Tile Glue will be layered after standing for a period of time. If there is obvious stratification, with the upper layer being liquid and the lower layer being sediment, it indicates uneven mixing.
You can use a scraper or trowel to pick up a portion of Tile Glue and carefully examine its shape. Evenly mixed Tile Glue should be able to be picked up continuously to form smooth lines, rather than intermittent or lumpy.
In actual construction, it can also be judged by the feeling of application. If the Tile Glue can be spread easily and evenly when applied to the base layer, without being too thick or too thin in some areas, it means that the mixing is relatively even.
In addition, the sound can also be used to assist in judgment. During the mixing process, when the sound gradually changes from the initial uneven noisy sound to a smooth and even sound, it may mean that the Tile Glue is about to be mixed evenly.
For example, at a tile paving construction site, after the worker mixed the Tile Glue, he found that there were areas of different shades of color, and when applying it, he also felt that the area was too viscous and difficult to apply. After further stirring, these problems were improved, and finally Tile Glue showed a uniform state, ensuring the quality of tile paving.
In summary, by comprehensively observing the appearance, fluidity, static stratification, lifting shape, application feeling and stirring sound, it is possible to more accurately judge whether Tile Glue is stirred evenly, thus providing a strong guarantee for the firm paving of tiles.
