Self Levelling Compound issue (pictures) - Tile Advice

[JordanLincs]

So this is my first time using SLC, it's Mapei ULTRAPLAN 3240. Once I was coming to the end of the mix I notice a sludge at the bottom, I assume because I've mixed too fast *Facepalm. I mixed half a 25kg bag. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm worried the mixed might be too wet now...

 

[GoneGuy]

When mixing slc always mix the whole bag,
Follow the instructions on the bag to how much water you need and how long to mix it for.
As you use the mixer dip it up and down in the bucket to move the material around to mix it

 

[JordanLincs]

Lesson learned. I probably should have mixed with a smaller whisk too. Is this mix likely to fail?

 

[Qwerty]

Lesson learned. I probably should have mixed with a smaller whisk too. Is this mix likely to fail?

Knowing that SLC very well I would say it wont likely fail but it certainly wont be as strong a mix as if the whole bag was mixed with a paddle mixer. I presume it was very wet when your poured it?

 

[JordanLincs]

Knowing that SLC very well I would say it wont likely fail but it certainly wont be as strong a mix as if the whole bag was mixed with a paddle mixer. I presume it was very wet when your poured it?

Not sure what very wet is as this is my first time, it seemed fairly thick. I noticed the top layer of SLC was runny and there was a sludge underneath the top web layer

 

[Qwerty]

You need to mix the aggregate and fibres as the whole bag with the correct amount (ratio) of water to avoid that happening

 

[Flintstone]

Time will tell really if it sets right, if it was too wet it could have a weak layer on the top once set

 

[LM]

Did you prime the floor with eco prime t?

 

[LM]

Why haven’t you took the toilet out.

 

[JordanLincs]

Why haven’t you took the toilet out.

Ermmm facepalm. Note to self, always take the toilet out

 

[JordanLincs]

Did you prime the floor with eco prime t?

I used mapei primer G, is this incorrect@

 

[Spare Tool]

Why haven’t you took the toilet out.

Well it ain't coming out now....or ever!!

 

[JordanLincs]

Well it ain't coming out now....or ever!!

You got that right! Good job it's family and bathroom is gonna be demolished.

 

[Boggs]

I’ve never use this Mapei slc before, but it does look a bit cloudy, like it’s not mixed right.

As said above always mix the whole bag, but I tend to hold back a handful in the bag as it just allows the mix to be a bit better at flowing without affecting its strength.

 

[JordanLincs]

I’ve never use this Mapei slc before, but it does look a bit cloudy, like it’s not mixed right.

As said above always mix the whole bag, but I tend to hold back a handful in the bag as it just allows the mix to be a bit better at flowing without affecting its strength.

Appreciate your advice, thankyou.

Although, I was very careful when halfing the bag, I had weighing scales. Still recommend to use the whole bag? Do you use the whole bag as the fibres may have settled at the bottom?