How To Mix Mortar By Hand For Bricklaying

Published on 28th October 2020

I show you how to mix mortar in a bucket, you can scale up the quantities as needed. Hope you enjoy the video. Consider subscribing to help me grow the channel and help others learn more about DIY.

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Power Tools I Use:
Dewalt DCF887 Impact Driver 18v XR
Dewalt DCH273 SDS Hammer Drill 18v XR
Dewalt DCD996 Combi Drill 18v XR
Dewalt DCG412 Angle Grinder 18v XR
Dewalt DCD118 18v Charger
Dewalt DCB184 5ah 18v Battery
Dewat Sander 240v
4” Angle Grinder
9” Petrol Saw
Table Saw
Makita Router
Makita Planner
Makita
Mitre saw

Bricklaying Kit I Use:
Marshaltown Trowel
Marshtown Pointing Trowel
Bullnose Trowel
Guaging Trowel
Brick jointers
1200mm Stanley Fat Max Level
600mm Stanley Level
Stanley Fat Max Boat Level
Lines
Foot Print Pins
Fisco Brick Tape
Tape Measure 5m
Tape Measure 8m
Carpenters Pencil
Brick Hammer
Eastwing Lump Hammer 4lb
Bolsters 2”
4”
Pluging Chisel
Wire Brush
Soft Hand Brush
Corner Blocks
Gloves
4” Diamond Blade Disc
Mortar Raking Disc
Angle Grinder
Bucket
Dewalt Cross Line Laser Level
Dewalt Laser Detector
Telescopic Measuring Staff
Block Saw


Hand Tools I Use:
Carpenters Pencil
Chalk Line
Sledge Hammer
Electrical Snips
Pliers
Claw Hammer
Folder Square
Framing Square
Engineers Square
Saw


All the other stuff:
50m 240v Extension Cable
15m 240v Extension Cable
Hop up
Wheel Barrow
Big Gorilla Bucket
Small Gorilla Bucket
Impact Driver Bits
Masonry Drill Bits
Metal Drill Bits
Wood Drill Bits

Filming kit:
Canon M50
Tripod
Rode Mic
Go Pro Action Camera

[considerthatadivorce]

Thanks for this, clear instructions that can actually follow! Wish me luck I'm off to build a wall to stop my spaniel/springbok escaping

[andyxox]

I really needed that, sand, cement, water and a bucket has eluded me for over 56 years till now!

[pqisntacreator]

Thank you this helped me with my school

[PB]

I use a six, one, one mix, for repointing Victorian and Edwardian houses six sand one cement one lime!
The sand could be 4 mortar and two plastering sand! It works very well I don’t like cement rich mortars!

[pamelafiddes]

Very clear thanks, .. Is it the same mix for Re-pointing bricks.?

[ivarrtheboneless]

Thanks for taking the time to make and upload this great instructional video. I have to repoint the brickwork on my old shed. It will be my first attempt at repointing after viewing your repointing video. What is your advice if the mortar begins to go off in the bucket before I have finished as I will be a bit slow at first? Add a bit more water to the bucket or knock up another batch?

[BandoDNC]

Hey so in America and can't buy feb. Do you have any idea what's in it so I can know what to substitute?

[awladali]

What type of sand did you use please? Many thanks

[sanj]

Great video thanks. What type of sand do you recommend for mixing with cement eg sharp Sand or ....? To make the mortar. Thanks for your reply in advance!

[vinigarr]

Washing up liquid is a cheeky sub for feb...

[mattlander]

For rebuilding a small, low (2.5ft max) garden wall pillar would you need to use Febmix or not? What sand-mortar ratio would you recommend?

[seamusblack]

How long do I have to work with the mortar before it goes off

[sharonmc]

How long does it take for a mix of this consistency to go off and become unworkable? As a beginner I doubt I will be working fast, so is this a good amount to start with for doing something like pointing?

[I_SuperHiro_I]

What is the additive doing? Is it like plasticizer?

[sebastians_]

Hi, this mix is not too strong? My end terrace house is 100 old, red bricks. I'm worried faces of brick might ‘blow out’. Thank you for reply and great videos.

[trev]

Thanks for the info, now I've just had to fix some pointing on my conservatory ! I got a bucket of just add water ready mix, this mortar is grey but my conservatory is like a pale sand colour ! Any tips how to match colour as i have a few bits around windows to do on mh house amd i really don't want different colours! Conservatory is being painted so was no bother there .

[peterwood-zhud]

I am planning to repoint part of my garage wall. The mortar is very crumbly and falling out. What mix would you recommend 1:4 or 1:5?

[t_poutsider]

Does it make a difference what type of sand is used? Sharp or building sand (soft)?

[brianherbert]

Very helpful video - I’m new to this, so please excuse my ignorance. I have a small job to do which is to build a small (hidden) retaining wall using dense concrete blocks. I’ve done the footing, but do I use the same mortar mix as you do for bricks on my dense blocks? Thanks….

[angelica]

Wow You have done an excellent job ! Would love to learn about roughly the cost of all the materials.