What kind of mortar is this?

[turbojetsilver]

Hi all, I need to repair/repoint some mortar around a hole where I drilled for ethernet cabling that has since been moved, and I want to ensure I match the mortar colour.

The property is ~1900 terraced. Would I be looking at just regular cement mortar, lime mortar, or do I need a specific colour to match?

Additionally, if anyone has any insight into what type of brick/colour these are, I am trying to get some dust to cover a separate hole in the brick from a wall plug?

Thanks!

 

[noseall]

Hi all, I need to repair/repoint some mortar around a hole where I drilled for ethernet cabling that has since been moved, and I want to ensure I match the mortar colour.

The property is ~1900 terraced. Would I be looking at just regular cement mortar, lime mortar, or do I need a specific colour to match?

Additionally, if anyone has any insight into what type of brick/colour these are, I am trying to get some dust to cover a separate hole in the brick from a wall plug?

Thanks!
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Sand/cement (re-pointing) using a light coloured or rinsed sand.

 

[turbojetsilver]

Sand/cement (re-pointing) using a light coloured or rinsed sand.

Would something like this with some mastercrete cement work?

Tarmac Building sand, Large Bag

This Tarmac Building Sand is a premium, fine sand ideal for a range of construction uses. Perfect for bricklaying, plastering, rendering, and mixing with cement for concrete, this high-quality sand ensures a smooth, consistent finish. Suitable for both domestic and commercial tasks, it delivers...

www.diy.com

 

[noseall]

Would something like this with some mastercrete cement work?

Tarmac Building sand, Large Bag

This Tarmac Building Sand is a premium, fine sand ideal for a range of construction uses. Perfect for bricklaying, plastering, rendering, and mixing with cement for concrete, this high-quality sand ensures a smooth, consistent finish. Suitable for both domestic and commercial tasks, it delivers...

www.diy.com

Yes.

 

[SFK]

How much do you need. Your bag of builder sand and bag of cement is (by a long way) best value for money.

But if you need less than 5kg of mortar, may I suggest pre mix mortar. It is very expensive and should not be bought if you need more than one 5kg tub:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/bostik-general-purpose-mortar-grey-5kg/36857#product_additional_details_container

Sfk

 

[JohnD]

The bricks have the appearance of yellow London stocks

(Sourced from Thames mud, I believe)

Which are fairly soft. Very common around the age of your house in parts of London and nearby. 10 Downing Street is built with yellow bricks but they have been painted black to reproduce the appearance of an old building stained with soot and pollution. The mortar is painted white.

There are plenty of old ones available from demolitions. They are often pockmarked with little blow holes so modern bricks would not match (also size is different).

I think your house was probably built with lime mortar but it looks like it has been neatly pointed with cement and fine building sand, so using the same will blend in

 

[Ivor Windybottom]

If you're just talking about filling a few holes and a tidy-up then this is as good as anything...

Soudal Repair Express

• Acrylic polymer • High speed repair cement• Textured finish• Very fast curing • Excellent adhesion on many mineral surfaces • 290ml apply using standard cartridge gun• 900ml apply using a trowel or pointing toolHigh speed acrylic polymer formulation for the quick and easy repair of joints...

www.toolstation.com

Choose beige or grey.

Give all the holes a blow out with an air can or bike pump, then a rinse with a squirty bottle. It's beneficial if the hole is damp when you fill it.

The nozzle means you can fill right into the back of the hole, instead of just covering the surface.

It's not mortar, it's basically mortar-coloured bits in a clear glue. It's probably stronger than mortar, definitely stickier.

 

[turbojetsilver]

The bricks have the appearance of yellow London stocks

(Sourced from Thames mud, I believe)

Which are fairly soft. Very common around the age of your house in parts of London and nearby. 10 Downing Street is built with yellow bricks but they have been painted black to reproduce the appearance of an old building stained with soot and pollution. The mortar is painted white.

There are plenty of old ones available from demolitions. They are often pockmarked with little blow holes so modern bricks would not match (also size is different).

I think your house was probably built with lime mortar but it looks like it has been neatly pointed with cement and fine building sand, so using the same will blend in

Perfect - that figures too since I am in SW London right by the Thames! A brief look on FB marketplace shows some promising matches for reclaimed bricks from which I could get the dust. Cheers.

If you're just talking about filling a few holes and a tidy-up then this is as good as anything...

Soudal Repair Express

• Acrylic polymer • High speed repair cement• Textured finish• Very fast curing • Excellent adhesion on many mineral surfaces • 290ml apply using standard cartridge gun• 900ml apply using a trowel or pointing toolHigh speed acrylic polymer formulation for the quick and easy repair of joints...

www.toolstation.com

Choose beige or grey.

Give all the holes a blow out with an air can or bike pump, then a rinse with a squirty bottle. It's beneficial if the hole is damp when you fill it.

The nozzle means you can fill right into the back of the hole, instead of just covering the surface.

It's not mortar, it's basically mortar-coloured bits in a clear glue. It's probably stronger than mortar, definitely stickier.

I'll give this a look thanks, looks good especially since they have a beige colour!