How to mix bricklayers mortar #diy #bricklaying #bricklayer

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[ChrisBrown-fxbq]

Been laying bricks for 15 years and would never in a million years would have thought with that little water it would come out so nice.

[superyid]

That is a banging mix, fair play. You don't see much better mixes than that, like Angel Delight!

[lrak]

That mortar mix is spot on, I've seen tons of folk adding to much water time after time then have to start putting in more sand and cement to stiffen up the mix

[annhans]

Thank you. I am learning about brick laying because I want to be able to take care of my bricks myself.

[nicholasgranat]

Looks like a good strong mix, not too much water

[Manus]

Amazing, I plan to try your technique at the job tomorrow

[ReferenceFidelityComponents]

Thanks for posting, nice mix. I've always used one part by volume cement to 4 parts sand to allow a more forgiving mortar bed, especially in clay soils where heave can sometimes cause bricks to crack before the cement mortar. I remember in the mid to late 80's 1:3 was used for more strength. We each have our own ways!

[frumpty_cumpty]

Im astonished with how little water was needed. Noted. Little water, bit of patience and the mix is perfect.

[daveward]

I've been in the Building game for nearly 40 years and with hand on heart, I an tell you I can never get a mix perfect like this. It's an art in itself and a great labourer will get it spot on for me. Great video guys 👍

[jackww]

Great video! I would’ve been tempted to add water. Awesome demonstration

[disklamer]

My buddy tossed some gravel in the mixer for cleaning, and this other guy immediately complaining it would wear out the mixer. 😅 I said have you made concrete. Got dirty looks of course.

[kristiankalin]

I am about to build an earth or root cellar, probably from clinker blocks. I am lucky to be on a spot where the soil is pure, fine grade sand. So I wonder, is there any problem with a very fine graded sand?

[richardvaldes]

I am a new guy at diy and my goodness i have no idea what I'm doing. Thank you for the video... I'll be redoing these warcrimes I committed around the backyard where I had way to much water in the mix and it came out super runny and uneven... sigh haha

[petrokemikal]

The key is in the use of plasticiser.. Takes a while to overcome your assumptions that its not enough water, but the plastisiser really turns a dry mix into putty in a hurry.. Once I started to use it years ago I never went back to without, The benifits are massive.. Stops the muck sticking to everythng like the inside of the mixer and wheelbarrow, its more a dough now than a sloppy gritty mess.. Less water means its curing strength goes up, Deending on the additives used you can get stuff thats frost resistant ect.. Theres not much to not like about it..

[mmsoltani]

All but good, one point though, amounts of sand to cement ratio of what is required for the job in hand, 3:1 or 4:1, but our presenter very good with the commentary and direction for how to achieve good motor for your job, but by mistake in the heat of the presentation said equal sand and cement where it should have been right ratio.
Thanks for the information.

[zororat]

thoughts on adding sbr to mix for extra strength and water resistance?

[Jonathan-mkju]

I also put the feb in first, just in case the sand is wet and you don’t need to add as much water. Keeps the consistency the same.

[texaslookout]

Great Video My question is the amount of water ? Since I haven't been mixing concrete for 40 yrs you have the advantage. Many Thanks

[fananox]

Auto captions are having a field day on this video haha

Thanks for the concise information!

[handle]

Does adding more or less water change the mortar colour for the exact same ratio?

Also does the pointing tool smoothing change the finish colour?

Im trying to achieve a very light grey mortar but we only have 2 sand types, orange or pale yellow.

I was thinking of trying to add some white cement or lime to the mix but wanted to keep it simple as its a full house