In this video, we will show you amazing techniques for rendering sand and cement to beautifully decorate the facade of your ...

The mortar in between these bricks was repaired, but the mix failed. It can be removed and repaired. (Courtesy of Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter It appears I wasted some money five years ago ...

One more important thing: Mix only a small amount of mortar at a time. As an amateur, you will be working very slowly. Mortar begins to set in 15 minutes, and after that it cannot be used effectively.

Don't confuse concrete mix with sand mix or mortar mix. They don't contain the aggregate (stones or gravel) that's necessary to make a pour thicker than about 3/4 in.

A made-from-scratch mix requires contractors to have a mix recipe. Jeff Girard, president of The Concrete Countertop Institute, teaches his students to make an aggregate-based mix and sand-based mix.

A 19-pages manual on the making of mortar shells has been posted on the 'military preparation' section of al Marek Internet forums. The illustrated manual seems to have been produced by the forum ...

Use as little water as possible, less than half a bucket, to ensure the strength of the mortar mix. Step 7: Mortar mixes can be stored covered with a damp tarp or in a sealed bucket for several weeks.

If your house is over 50 years old, the mortar probably had a higher lime content than the high-cement-ratio mortars used today. Add some lime to your mortar mix to more closely match your old mortar.

Mix three parts sand with one part of Type-N masonry cement. Mix in just enough water so that it holds its shape. Now take an hour break for a cool drink while the mortar stiffens.

When you mix the three ingredients above to make fresh mortar, the cement and lime coat each grain of sand much like adding beans to a meat chili. The color of each sand particle is hidden by the ...

Next, mix your mortar and fortifier in your mortar tub or other container, following the instructions on the mortar package. Add only enough water to keep it sticky, but not enough for it to be at ...