Mixing Material
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Mixing Material
NOTE: Mix the material in a separate container before
pouring it into hopper.
NOTE: Use Material Thickness Gauge to determine
mixture is thin enough to spray.
*The Material Thickness Gauge will only determine if the
material is thin enough to pass through the pump. For
some applications or for higher speed spraying, your
mixture may need to be thinner.
Dry Mix - 40 lb (18 kg) bag.
NOTE: For best results do not use partial bags of
material.
1.
Slowly add one 40 lb. (18 kg) bag of texture material
to 5-6 gallons (18.9-22.7 liters) of clean water as
instructed on the bag instructions.
2.
Agitate to mix, using a half-inch, variable speed drill
with mixing paddle, to a smooth, lump-free
consistency.
3.
Allow ceiling texture to set for at least 15 minutes.
Then remix prior to use.
4.
After texture material is thoroughly mixed, gently set
ball end of Material Thickness Gauge on surface of
mixture.
NOTE: For an accurate test, be sure gauge is com-
pletely dry and clean every time it is used.
5.
Observe the ball on the material. When the material
is thin enough to spray the ball will sink completely
into the mixture.
6.
If the ball does not sink completely into the mixture
within 10 seconds, add more water, agitate and try
test again.
Premix
1.
Slowly add approximately 2 to 4 qts (1.9 to 3.8 liters)
of water to a 5 gallon (18.9 liter) bucket of premix.
2.
Agitate to mix, using a half-inch, variable speed drill
with a mixing paddle, to a smooth, lump-free consis-
tency.
3.
After texture material is thoroughly mixed, gently set
ball end of Material Thickness Gauge on surface of
mixture.
NOTE: For an accurate test, be sure gauge is com-
pletely dry and clean every time it is used.
4.
Observe the ball in material. When the material is
thin enough to spray the ball will sink completely into
the mixture.
5.
If the ball does not sink completely into the mixture
within 10 seconds, add more water, agitate and try
test again.
NOTICE
Correct material mixture is essential. The pump will
not operate if the mixture is too thick.
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