How To Mix Mortar For Bricklaying Or Stone Montana

A quick overview on how to mix mortar suitable for bricklaying or stonework. This mix uses lime which gives better bonding quality to the mortar than plasticizers.

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1112 S. 4th ST
Hamilton, MT
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406-579-8750
205 N. 8th Ave.
Bozeman, MT
Gladstone Masonry
(406) 226-9394
East Glacier Park, MT
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(406) 863-1320
3905 Mount Hwy 40
Whitefish, MT
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(406) 965-3166
1515 Adams Blvd
Great Falls, MT
MacKenzie Masonry Inc
(406) 993-9333
Big Sky, MT
Culbertson Masonry
(406) 826-5532
Plains, MT
Rowley Brent
(406) 883-3239
43184 Flathead View Dr
Polson, MT
Burns Wayne
(406) 844-3248
Lakeside, MT

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Steps

  1. Note that the ratio of the mix is 6 parts sand, 2 parts lime, 1 part cement.
  2. Pour 2/3 bucket of water into the mixer.
  3. Fill bucket to top with sand and pour 6 full buckets of the sand into mixer.
  4. Add another half bucket of water to ensure the mix is still wet.
  5. Fill 2 buckets of lime and pour into mixer.
  6. Leave to mix for about 3 minutes.
  7. Fill one bucket of cement and pour into mixer.
  8. Repeat the whole procedure to make a bigger mix depending on the size of the mixer, but keep to the same ratios and add water at regular intervals - not all at the end.
  9. Leave the mixer running at a slow pace for 5 minutes to get a pliable smooth mortar.

Warnings

  • Watch your eyes when dealing with sand, lime and cement as the dust from the dry cement and lime is extremely hazardous and the mixer can also spit out some of the mix when turning. Goggles are recommended.

Things You'll Need

  • Sand
  • Lime (hydraulic)
  • Cement
  • Water
  • Bucket
  • Cement Mixer

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Woodcraftsmen

406-550-4513
1112 S. 4th ST
Hamilton, MT

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