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Mortar is an indispensable mixture in construction that is generally used to fill the spaces between bricks and as a wall covering. We tell you how it is done and in what proportion you should mix the ingredients. What is mortar? For what do you use it? How is mortar different from cement? Mixture proportions How is mortar made? Prefabricated mortars Mapfre Home Channel Logo MAPFRE home blog MAPFRE specialized editor Even if you are not an experienced bricklayer, you may have in mind to carry out some small work in your house or garden. Knowing the correct quantities for the mortar mixture will make your job easier and save you time and money. What is mortar? The mortar is a mixture of gray cement, lime, sand and water , to which in some cases additives can be added. For what do you use it? It is used as a gripping material to assemble construction elements (bricks, concrete blocks, stones...), to fill spaces between them and to cover walls and walls. How is mortar different from cement? Cement is a fine powder binder , it is made by crushing stone, clay, sand and other materials. It is very rarely used alone, only for emergency or temporary repairs. The main difference is that mortar is a mixture that includes cement , in addition to other elements. When water comes into contact with cement, it is activated, becomes.
a completely flexible material and serves as an adhesive. Mixture proportions First of all, it is necessary to know the proportions of the mixture, taking into account that, since they are proportional quantities, these can be doubled, tripled, divided, etc., depending on the amount of mortar needed. Likewise, we must keep in mind that we are talking about volumes Guinea Email List not weight. The proportions depend largely on the type of work to be done since, for example, a mortar for laying bricks is not the same as for plastering walls or flooring a pavement. But we will obtain a basic mixture by mixing one part cement, three parts sand and one part water . The amount of water can vary radically depending on the climate, the humidity of the sand and the diversity of mixtures that can be used. The measurement of each component does not have to be excessively .
rigorous, it is usual to measure by eye, but it is advisable to maintain the proportions as closely as possible to avoid later problems such as, for example, the disintegration of the mortar, which is produced by an excess of sand, or cracks and fissures, due to excess cement. How is mortar made? Overhead view of hands making a mortar mixture The traditional method of mixing mortar is by hand , either on the ground, in a wheelbarrow or, if the quantity is small, in a mason's carrycot. If you want to make a mortar you must follow the following steps: Mix the dry materials creating a mountain . When the mixture is a uniform gray color, open a hole in the center with the shovel and pour a small amount of the water into it. Next, use a small shovel to vigorously move the mixture, picking up what remains dry at the edges and throwing it into the water in the center. Keep adding the remaining water until you reach the correct texture. Mix well for a few minutes , making sure that all the ingredients are evenly distributed so that it reaches the right consistency.
a completely flexible material and serves as an adhesive. Mixture proportions First of all, it is necessary to know the proportions of the mixture, taking into account that, since they are proportional quantities, these can be doubled, tripled, divided, etc., depending on the amount of mortar needed. Likewise, we must keep in mind that we are talking about volumes Guinea Email List not weight. The proportions depend largely on the type of work to be done since, for example, a mortar for laying bricks is not the same as for plastering walls or flooring a pavement. But we will obtain a basic mixture by mixing one part cement, three parts sand and one part water . The amount of water can vary radically depending on the climate, the humidity of the sand and the diversity of mixtures that can be used. The measurement of each component does not have to be excessively .
rigorous, it is usual to measure by eye, but it is advisable to maintain the proportions as closely as possible to avoid later problems such as, for example, the disintegration of the mortar, which is produced by an excess of sand, or cracks and fissures, due to excess cement. How is mortar made? Overhead view of hands making a mortar mixture The traditional method of mixing mortar is by hand , either on the ground, in a wheelbarrow or, if the quantity is small, in a mason's carrycot. If you want to make a mortar you must follow the following steps: Mix the dry materials creating a mountain . When the mixture is a uniform gray color, open a hole in the center with the shovel and pour a small amount of the water into it. Next, use a small shovel to vigorously move the mixture, picking up what remains dry at the edges and throwing it into the water in the center. Keep adding the remaining water until you reach the correct texture. Mix well for a few minutes , making sure that all the ingredients are evenly distributed so that it reaches the right consistency.