Ready mixed mortar

[stephec]

I've got four bricks that have come loose from the middle of a wall as all the mortar has crumbled, I'm looking at getting some ready mix to put them back with but not sure on how much I need.

Small tubs seem to be either 5kg or 10kg, anyone know what size I'll need, also is there any preference on brand?

 

[TissoT]

I am guessing you are not removing the bricks Just pointing them in situ
quarter of bucket worth will do you as a comparison

Its better to much than not enough.

 

[stephec]

They're that loose they can almost be pulled out so I was going to clean around them and start from scratch.

 

[presta]

I'd be inclined to estimate it on volume, it's easy enough to measure the volume you need and the volume of the tub.

 

[wiggydiggy]

I used this brands 'concrete repair mix' to fill in some gaps on a concrete base, I found it very easy to work with. Just add some dry powder mixture into a bucket, mix some water and work with that. I found it best to mix small amounts at a time as it does set quickly.

5kg should be fine, it does have an expiry date so best not to have lots left over.

This is their mortar mix, I used the concrete one but I presume the method is the same.

https://www.diy.com/departments/u-can-repair-mortar-5kg-tub/237084_BQ.prd

 

[stephec]

I used this brands 'concrete repair mix' to fill in some gaps on a concrete base, I found it very easy to work with. Just add some dry powder mixture into a bucket, mix some water and work with that. I found it best to mix small amounts at a time as it does set quickly.

5kg should be fine, it does have an expiry date so best not to have lots left over.

This is their mortar mix, I used the concrete one but I presume the method is the same.

https://www.diy.com/departments/u-can-repair-mortar-5kg-tub/237084_BQ.prd

Thanks everyone. 😊

That one is one of the ones I've been looking at, think I'll give it a go.

 

[Sharky]

Do you have any neighbours you could approach that are frequent DIY'ers?

I asked my neighbour if he had any brick laying mix, to refix a couple of loose bricks in our front wall. He had and offered to fix them next time he did similar work on his own property. Took a while, but he didn't forget and did a first class job.

 

[Dayvo]

Ask a mate if he’s got some sand and a half opened bag of cement knocking about in the garage.
Then knock up as much gear as is necessary.

 

[newts]

This should do, 4:1 mix.
https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...38AhVbOMAKHY9CBwMQzzkoAHoECAYQFQ&nis=8&adurl=

 

[Ian H]

We have a long old stone wall running the length of our garden, so whatever is left over after a mortaring or concrete job gets used for pointing it.