How do you make mortar for patio pointing?
5: Jointing the paving Use a mortar mix of 3 parts soft building sand to 1 part cement and mix it slowly adding a little water at a time to get a smooth, damp consistency – not wet or sloppy. Trowel the mortar into the joints, pressing it down and smoothing over using the pointing…
5: Jointing the paving Use a mortar mix of 3 parts soft building sand to 1 part cement and mix it slowly adding a little water at a time to get a smooth, damp consistency – not wet or sloppy. Trowel the mortar into the joints, pressing it down and smoothing over using the pointing bar if necessary. Click to see full answer. Similarly one may ask, what is the mix for pointing paving slabs?The mix of sand and cement you will use will depend on the width of your joints. Pointing of all kinds should be carried out on a dry day and when your patio itself is dry. For joints which are less than ½ an inch (13mm) you should use silver sand. This is more commonly called playpit sand.Furthermore, can you use sharp sand for pointing? Soft sand is also known as building sand and contains fine grains of sand and is used for bricklaying, pointing and where thin layers of mortar are required. Sharp sand is more coarse than building/soft sand and is perfect for mixing with other sands to prevent cracking during the drying process. Similarly, it is asked, what is the mix of sand and cement for patio pointing? Try a 6:1:1 mix of sharp sand, cement, and hydrated lime. Rake the joints out fully and brush or vacuum the dust out. Damp-down the joints with a fine spray from a hosepipe, and press the mortar (which should be of a stiff consistency) firmly into them.What is the best mix for pointing?A good mix for a cement-based pointing mortar would be one part cement plus one part lime to six parts soft sand. Adding hydrated lime to water to a creamy consistency and then using sharp, rather than soft, sand can make a true lime mortar, suitable for softer and older brickwork.
