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KenB
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KenB Thu Apr 05, 2007 10:30 pm
I want to use a wet mix mortar to re-bed my patio flags. I know that for a cement mortar I should use soft builders sand, but would there be a problem if i used sharp/grit sand instead. I still have about 20 bags from a previous project and don't want to waste it.
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lutonlagerlout Fri Apr 06, 2007 12:55 am
sharp/grit sand is ideal for laying slabs
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Tony McC Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:15 am
I'd never use soft sand for laying paving, whether it's mixed with cement or not. Too fine and too clayey. Go with the grit sand every time.
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bobhughes
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bobhughes Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:41 pm
Good job you asked mate - othewise you might have used the wrong sand and still been lumbered with the old stuff.
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