what is the correct mix for making mortar for bricklaying ?

Answer 1

1 part cement 3 parts sand, add water for consitancy

Answer 2

Bricklaying Mortar Mix

Answer 3

you already got the answer 3:1 sand/cement but in the marked there is also a mortar mix, and reinforced cement, i suggest you check what are you buying, because the proportions will vary, as they told you the solid joint must be weaker than the bricks this is specially important if you are building in seismic areas. in any case just to clarify 4:1 or higher are used to cover exterior walls depending on the weather more cement will make it less permeable some mortar mix are already prepared to be used or in need of some sand for wall covering i could not tell you of brands but in Mexico usually premixed cement has a number 2 label added or the specific mortar name.

Answer 4

1 part cement to 6 parts soft sand +small amount of plasticiser.+ water.

The mortar when cured should always be softer than the bricks used.

I run a Bricklaying Contractors.

Answer 5

One part of cement on two parts of sand, add water in small amounts, when you throw in too much water the mortar will be to liquid, you can use a wee little bit of liquid soap to make it easier to spread, brush some water on the bricks for better attachment of the mortar.

Answer 6

proper proportioning of sand to cement in mortar is not to exceed 3:1
then a 1:5 ratio to water
so in 1 cubic meter
so there will be .6 m3 of sand and .2 m3 of cement and .2 m3 of water

Answer 7

It depends upon the application and type of cement.

Here in India, we use
CM 1:3 for important works, water retaining structures(small tanks)
CM 1:4, for I class brickwork
CM 1:5 , for II class brickwork
CM 1:6, CM 1:7 for unimportant woks like temporary structures etc,

1:3 means 1part of cement and 3 part of sand

Answer 8

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If using bagged cement and a portable concrete mixer 1 bag of cement and 17 shovels of sand.

Answer 9

2 Volumes hydrated lime, one equal volume cement and 10 to 12 equal volumes sand.

But, read the instructions on the manufacturer's packet. There is no standard formula.

Without lime, 1 volume to 8 equal volumes sand.

Answer 10

I was told that you could take 18 shovels of sand to a bag of cement. This came from the brick layers who did my home.