how much sand and mortar needed to make a good mix?

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i need to make cinderblock retaining wall

2006-07-21 03:34:05 · 3 answers · asked by Stu 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)

It is sooooo much easier just to buy mortar mix like Quikcrete. Save yourself a lot of frustration.

2006-07-21 07:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by r0cky74 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

For making mortar for placing between stone use 3 parts of sand for 1 part of cement. And for plastering use 2 parts of sand for 1 part of cement.

2006-07-21 03:47:09 · answer #2 · answered by Immanuel Alwin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

There is some useful tips here.

2006-07-24 04:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋