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[garrymum]

Hi

What consistency should mortar be for repairing loose patio flags? I am going to buy builders sand and a bag of cement, just not quite sure what sort of consistency I should be looking at when mixed.

My steps up to the house are loose and need re-setting in mortar. Also, one of the pegs has come out my brick built BBQ and need to bed that back in.

TIA

 

[martinsfhb]

Hello mate.

Do not use MORTAR.

Use SAND AND CEMENT.

USE 3 parts SAND...And... One part CEMENT.

Mix the two together untill it resembles a cake mix texture. You do not want it too wet , but too dry is no good.

It will take about one day to go off ( set ) before you can walk on the steps.

As for the PIN / PEG... use an epoxy resin glue or sand and cement, the same mix as the steps.

I hope this helps...Martin

 

[2scoops0406]

Mortar in my book anyhow, means sand and cement. For a good site regarding mixes, tips tricks and generally all things paths / patios / drives etc see here

 

[garrymum]

Thanks guys. I thought a sand and cement mix was mortar?

 

[roughcaster]

Hi,
Spot on garrymum.Sand and cement:Wet mix,Dry mix.Both mortar.

Roughcaster.

 

[Thermo]

Thanks guys. I thought a sand and cement mix was mortar?

yes it is!

 

[joe-90]

I'd love to know what Martin thinks mortar is. Maybe he's confusing it with concrete?

 

[martinsfhb]

Um ERRRRR

Sorry guys,

Yes I was thinking of concrete.

Must be the sun or lack of it !!!!!!!!!!

I'm a sparks by trade, but I do like doing all my own building / DIY at home that's why I use this site for all its fantastic tips...

I hope I didn't offend anyone with my ERRRRRR...

Thanks Martin


We all make mistakes...........ME more than others !!! ( sometimes )

 

[2scoops0406]

You didn't offend anyone, just made a few of us think, well that's what I think mortar is maybe just maybe I've always been wrong

 

[Thermo]

im deepley offended........................its alright im over it now!

 

[roughcaster]

No problem Martin, just a mistake.

Roughcaster.