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Just realized my mortar mix was way too dry after a guy on a site in Tacoma told me it looked like 'sandcastle mix' and my joints started failing after a single winter.
He was right, so now I always add a bit more water than I think I need and my work holds up better, so what's your go-to check for the right consistency before you start laying?
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taylor_flores18d agoTop Commenter
Ever notice how a lot of life's big mistakes come from being a little too careful? I mean, with mortar, paint, even cake batter, we're so scared of making it too wet that we make it useless. My check is it should hold a ridge when I trowel it but still slump slowly. If it just sits there in a perfect peak, it's already too late.
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robin_wright18d ago
Wait, isn't that slump check for concrete? For mortar, I just make a ball that sticks together without wet sludge on my gloves. If it crumbles, add water, if it drips, add mix.
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