I now need to level out the surface of the foundation in order to lay down wood bottom plates and anchor them to the foundation. Should I use mortar or concrete to level out the surface of the foundation?
The load the foundation will be bearing will not be too significant. Concrete is best for structural foundations. I removed the chimney and now there is just the hole with a dirt base in a non-traffic area—no walking or driving on it.
Any suggestions as to what I should use? Concrete should be fine; however for a smoother finish a concrete trowel is recommended. I used quickrete quick setting cement to lay some brick,is that ok instead of regular mortar mix? We recommend mortar or mason mix for brick applications. I am looking to fix my stone steps. These are outside steps used daily to access the house.
Should I use concrete or mortar for the repairs? For structural applications, concrete or mason mix is best. See these product selector guides. I have a question. Recently, poured small steps to a patio but did not do a good job with smoothing. Can I correct corners with mortar mix. All I want is to smooth out a few places. Also, need to fill vertical holes in the steps.
Please advise. Quick setting cement should work well — it can be molded and shaped to the corners and sets in 10 minutes. I am replacing loose pavers on the edge of my front porch. The haunch edging has cracked and the pavers have shifted several inches. I want to replace the existing haunching with new haunching. My question is, should the new haunching set on top of sand only, or gravel? I need to fill the holes in my retaining wall block that was used to make my back steps.
My question is what is the best thing to use to fill the holes and be able to drill for the bolts as quick as possible. Anchoring cement sets in minutes and is typically used for fastening bolts or anything metal in concrete so this should work for you. Is that my best bet? The aggregate in concrete makes it too hard to Pore down down the post.
Mortar is typically used for laying bricks, masonry units, and stone. We recommend fast setting concrete. I am using quikrete mortar to attach the pavers and stone, how thick can I apply the mortar on the walls before I attach the rocks to smooth out some inconsistencies? You should be ok but the manufacturers Quikrete have a very helpful website with live chat and you can also verify with them.
I am planning to use concrete blocks that are 2 feet x 2 feet by 4 to 6 inches as a floor in my carport. I need to space the blocks 4 to six inches apart so that it will fill the area. What do I use between the blocks, morter or cement? It will be over packed dirt or sand and sometimes I will be jacking car up or use jack stands. For structural block applications, mason mix is recommended.
I need to put a skim coat on a domed pizza oven as the original overcoat is fine-line cracking 5 years old. There is the inner cast oven, thick rock wool insulation held in shape by chicken wire and then the original overcoat on that which is about an inch plus thick.
As I noted, and as expected, fine cracks have developed and I just want to seal the entire dome once again. What Quickrete product would be best for this application and do I need to apply a bonding agent as well? To use the Quikrete mortar, make sure surface is free of any of loose debris for best possible bond. Curing is required due to the very high heat conditions. Apply a gentle mist of water to surface to prevent premature drying and improve strength of mortar.
For more advice about your project, Quikrete has a helpful website. Hi, I want to make decorative stepping stones with sea glass or pebbles imbedded in the top. Not really for walking on. I accidentally bought Quikrete Mortar. Would this be ok for what I want, or should I return it for something else?
Concrete or mortar mix would be best but Quikrete has a live chat option on their website that is very helpful and you can check with them. Hi I have a slab which is not leveled. I can not use concrete mix as a filler to level the slab, because slab is not flat.
Thin Set Mortar might be best for this application. Hi I am looking to cast a table top. I want a smooth finish and will cast the top upside down. Can I use mortar mix to do this? I also want to to make the top lighter, can i use fiber glass to add volume and reduce weight? I will be using steel mesh to the top and also 10mm bars around the edge. Here is a step by step project video from Quikrete about how to make a concrete countertop that should give you a similar effect.
Im repairing an older foundation wall of poured concrete that has very big aggregate in the original wall. The home is 95 yrs old. My question is do I use a concrete product or mortar mix to skim cracks and repair some rather large areas under the existing wall that have come out while cleaning and prepping the area to be repaired?
They recommend concrete products. See the full list here. Unfortunately no — the Quikrete cannot be poured dry and then sprayed with water- the slab will not set. The concrete has to be mixed to set. I have uneven brick pavers which I would like to make an even surface so I can put artificial grass on top of.
Can I use mortar to do this. I am making pavers, 2 inches thick. Is mortar mix too weak for this application, or not? It has to be mixed to set. Thank you for this information. The cement is I mixed it one part cement 2 parts building sand I understand now that it should have been or perhaps I only built the bottom 2 layers yet.
Should I rather start over? For structural applications, concrete is best and you should follow mixing instructions on the package. Quikrete has a website with live chat and they could answer your question.
Hi I was mortoring my walls it appears home Depot is out of mortar can I use sand mix and will it work the same as mortar. Hello, I am repairing a stucco finish on cinder block where it has failed and I have removed all the loose stucco. Do I need to use a bonding agent over the cinder block first or can I just use a type s mortar mix directly over the block? And if so, any recommendations for bonding agent?
I went around with a hose and scrub brush to remove any dust or debris already. I need to patch some small gaps in our exterior brick wall because mice may be using them to get into the house.
Can I use mortar mix? Or hydraulic cement? Hi, I am trying to make curling rocks out of stainless steel bowls filled with Cement and once the Cement is cured remove the bowls….. Concrete would most likely be best. Here are project instructions for a concrete bowl lamp so this should give you some guidance. Should I use mortar which type? To refasten and tuck point some broken slate sidewalk stones to the cement slab that is underneath.
You can use mortar. Our Ace stores sell Quikrete mortar- not all Ace stores do sell Quikrete. Here is the product selector from Quikrete and just your straight Mortar Mix should work. Always best to check with your local Ace Hardware store though — they have experts that can help you too.
Thank you for checking with us. Is there any way at all I can use commercial grade mortar cement I am stuck with bags at 75lbs each and would like to use it up and mix it with other ingredients to make it work? Mortar acts like a glue to hold together bricks, stones, etc.
Quikrete has a great help desk that you can provide additional details to them and they can further answer your question.
Looking for a solution for my concrete pad. Pad was poured and now I have the crushed stone remaining. I would like to find a filler that once I remove the form board that is still holding the crushed stone back, that I can fill the void of stone that falls out and grout it to a semi smooth finish.
Any recommendations would be appreciated. Quikrete are the experts and are a great resource for these questions. They have a live chat on their website also. The top corner of my garage door bricks cracked at the lintel and stair stepped 7 layers up to the eve. How bad did I screw up using the Cement mix instead of the mortar mix. Also Quikrete has a helpful website too. I would like to fill the pvc then seal the hole. With what should I use to fill and seal the hole Concrete? Hydraulic cement?
After sealing it, should I apply Dry-Lock to the patch? Hi I want to my make my own garden pots for plant… How is the best measurement for the sand and sement? Here are detailed instructions with a list of materials from Quikrete. What kind of concrete or mortar should I use to put around a plastic ball. The quikrete I used has small pebbles in it which made the finish rough. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Countertop mix is more flowable so should work better for your project.
See other round-shaped projects here — this should help guide you also. Hello, I need to replace, in some spots, the cement that is failing and falling out of the spaces between the bricks in my chimney. The house is from What mix should I use? Mortar would be best for your project. The Quikrete website has some helpful project instructions for working with brick and they also have a great live chat feature.
This will get very hot. There will be a small forge at one end. Is there something special for high heat? Here are some project instructions from Quikrete that my help. They use mortar as well as fiber reinforced concrete mix. What would be the best product to use for this job? Here are some helpful instructions with product suggestions from Quikrete for replacing stucco or building concrete slabs.
I have irregular shaped flagstone set on a concrete pad. I need to repair a continous crack between between a few stones. The crack has been widen and cleaned from debris. The crack is an inch deep in some areas and less than that in other spots and 4 feet long.. Suggestions are most welcomed. Concrete mix would work best. Regards Matt. Thank you for the valuable informative blog post about the difference between the mortar and concrete.
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Thin-set is a related product made of cement and very fine sands, along with a water-retaining agent such as an alkyl derivative of cellulose. It is used to attach ceramic and stone tile to a substrate, such as cement board.
Some thin-sets have latex and polymer additives to increase bonding strength. Thin-set has a pronounced adhesive quality, and is sometimes referred to as thin-set adhesive.
Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. For none specification work, Type S is usually a safe bet and is what most of you would use on your projects. For those who have a quest to know more, the best general rule is that if the wall is non load bearing, such as a divider wall inside of a building, then Type N is sufficient.
If the wall is below grade or carrying the load of the roof or several stories of brick or block use Type S. Type M is rarely called for and only used in certain large commercial projects. Technical Resources. All Products. All Products Technical Center. Search product, project, or keywords. What is Mortar? What is the difference between mortar and cement?
How To Mix Mortar Mortar can be made in one of two ways. Need Mortar? Where to buy Concrete Calculators Product Videos. Comments: Chris-Sakrete Technical Services However, customers can call the Sakrete Technical Department at for availability of our Amerimix historical motor mix.
It is important to note that Type O is a good solution for those of you with year old construction that's usually found on the east coast. It's annoying to come by, but it's the only thing soft enough for repair work on the crazy old stone work that you see with colonial era churches and houses.
Eric, This may be a case where the batch number is not printed on the bags. If you will contact Technical Services at with your concern.
We can then take the proper course of action to remedy the situation. I recently got a bag of type S mortar that was improperly blended. Home What is the difference between cement, concrete and mortar?
What is the difference between cement, concrete and mortar? FAQ Category:. Cement Cement is a binder. Concrete Concrete is a composite of aggregate such as sand or gravel , cement, and water. Mortar Mortar is used to hold building materials such as brick or stone together.
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