Hi,
Going to have a bash at a little bit brickwork, just a small low level hopefully decorative wall.
Hope this doesn't sound too dumb a question but what is the correct mix for a bricklaying mortar using ordinary bricks.
I've been reading conflicting advice on what mix , ie, with or without lime. Are there other benefits too lime other than workability?
I'm thinking maybe 5:1 sand, cement plus plasticiser.
If anyone can share they're thoughts that would be great.
Many thanks.
Bricklaying mortar, what mix and why?
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I always mix 4 soft, 1 cement and a capful of plasticiser. Mix using black builders buckets as a measure, and each mix will be the same and the same colour. Nothing worse when the odd mix is weaker showing a different colour joint in the brickwork!
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Thanks guys for taking time to reply.
Will follow your advice.
I have plasticiser so won't be using fairy liquid.
I've read a lot of conflicting advice on using fairy liquid, to do or not to do........
Luton lager lout, has experience taught you a proper plasticiser performs much better? What's the difference?
I think DIY projects are made more challenging with all the different schools of thought and personal preference in the paving or building industry. There's so many variables to consider.
Brew cabin has been great source of info.
Many thanks
Will follow your advice.
I have plasticiser so won't be using fairy liquid.
I've read a lot of conflicting advice on using fairy liquid, to do or not to do........
Luton lager lout, has experience taught you a proper plasticiser performs much better? What's the difference?
I think DIY projects are made more challenging with all the different schools of thought and personal preference in the paving or building industry. There's so many variables to consider.
Brew cabin has been great source of info.
Many thanks
Thank-you for helping.
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