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Premixed Mortar issue

  • 16-09-2012 11:05AM
    #1
    ev612337
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I had to build two little walls with 9" cavities to store an oil tank above ground level. Since there were only 12 blocks involved, I decided to buy a few bags of the ready mixed sand/cement mortar from a DIY store.

    I'm wondering if I've used the right stuff at all! It says it's for block laying, but it's nearly RED in colour and I thought it would maybe dry out a different colour.

    The two little walls are built now and it's the next day. The mortar is still red and clay like. I used water to get to the usual sticky consistency so I'm sure I mixed it all properly.

    I'm just wondering, how long should it take to set (been over 1 day now) and does this stuff usually remain red/orange in colour?

    Thanks
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Comments

  • #2
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,783 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    It's probably coloured (dyed) mortar and will stay red.


  • #3
    Joey the lips
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,262 ✭✭✭✭Joey the lips


    Most likely It will stay red. Its dyed morter. Usually used for pointing on tiles etc.


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