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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 4:18 pm
by rks
Can anyone tell what i need to make off white creamy coloured mortar to match existing used on decorative blocks i have in the garden please . thanks
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:29 pm
by lutonlagerlout
lime
1 part cement
1 part lime
4 parts sand
this would be hydrated lime
cheers LLL
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:53 pm
by rks
Thanks would i not need any colourant ? And i use building sand ?
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:14 pm
by r896neo
The colour of the mortar will be determined largely by the sand colour. Using a white sand will give a better lighter mortar.
If it was me i would use white cement and a light yellow building sand.
Do a few test batches.
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:52 pm
by lutonlagerlout
sorry I should have said,the building sand down here is a very light yellow,in some areas it is a lot redder
LLL
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:21 pm
by rks
thanks