Home improvement stores carry contractor-grade mortar mix. Follow the instructions on the bag, but generally you should add only enough water to make a paste the consistency of peanut butter. It's better to err on the dry side here: Mortar that's too wet will be hard to apply and won'...
You want to be care when mixing mortar as it can dry out quickly. My rule of thumb is only mix about 90 minutes worth. Anything more than that dries out too quickly and you are constantly adding more materials to it to get it back to workable consistency. Another thing to consider is ...
Mix the mortar with water in a wheelbarrow according to the package instructions. Once you have mixed the mortar thoroughly, start in a corner and apply a 1-inch layer of mortar on top of the concrete, so there's enough mortar to lay no more than four pavers down at a time. Spread t...
How to mix thinset is covered in a separate post as is mixing small batches of thinset. Installing cement board over a wood subfloor The good news is that, basically, any thinset mortar will work for this. Some manufacturers’ instructions say to use a modified mortar and you should foll...
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2. What if I add too much water to the concrete? If you notice the water pooling around the edge of your stepping stone, pick up the stepping stone and pour as much access water off of the top as possible. You can also gently apply a paper towel to the top of the stone to let ...
Set an even 2-inch-thick layer of bedding sand across the weed barrier and soak it with water to settle the sand. Use the 4-foot level to ensure a level area; remove or apply additional sand as necessary. Step 4 Mix the mortar in a 5-gallon bucket with the electric drill and mixin...
The world has changed, and it’s never going back. The old-school model of owning brick and mortar stores where people come in and buy your products still works, but might not meet the needs of all your potential customers. Brick and mortar businesses that want to grow, expand, and maxi...
Mix 10 parts water to 1 part muriatic acid in a bucket. Step 4 Apply water to the bricks and mortar with a cloth until damp. Step 5 Saturate a cloth in the acid and water mixture and apply liberally to the bricks and mortar.