extra liquid

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by rob11, Jan 31, 2015.

  1. rob11

    rob11 Well-known member

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    will adding more latex to a full bag and bottle make any difference to the mix when its cuerd I have seen lads do this to reduce trowl marks.
     
  2. Trimmer

    Trimmer Well-Known Member

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    Makes it weaker and takes longer to dry. Seem to remember that for each cup added the final strength is reduced by half
     
  3. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    That's coz they don't know what there doing. ..
     
  4. rob11

    rob11 Well-known member

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    you wouid think after 40 years on their knees they would lol
     
  5. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Not necessarily sounds more like 40 yrs of bad habits
     
  6. tgflooring

    tgflooring Active Member

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    Some screeding manafactuers can't even get the same volume of latex in each bottle?
    Making one mix a little thick, then the next too watery.
     
  7. pf flooring

    pf flooring Well-Known Member

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    Will give the mix a rubbery top (laitance) if you add too much liquid, just use a spikey roller roberts your mothers brother, only people ive seen adding to the mix dont use one hence why they try and make it more liquidy in an attempt to help it settle flatter.
     
  8. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    You would think the manufacturers that are clever enough to make a product would also have the brains to add extra latex to the products if it made them flow better etc without a knock on effect.
     
  9. Nk1

    Nk1 Well-Known Member

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    I've done it and seen the effects just as you described.
     
  10. Robroy

    Robroy Well-Known Member

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    I remember when I first started screeding years back , and used the fballs green bag , if u used it as you should 1 and 1 it was way to thick
     

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