HOW TO MIX LIME MORTAR [Bricklaying for beginners e.p 6]

A quick video explaining how to mix lime mortar. This type of mortar is used very often in colleges for practising builds with. It is also used in herritage work because its the sort of mortar that was used before cement was widely used.
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[@grahamfenner632]

Great advice. Simple, well-explained with no bla bla. I'm just off to grout my first stone wall. Thanks.

[@grantsparkes7457]

I love your videos, very informative and you make it fun and interesting when you are explaining. Keep up the great work

[@clivefrench6642]

Brilliant, simple, just the info I needed.

[@martin1972win]

Thanks Rodian for a well filmed and taught video training guide. I've been working with Sand and Cement for ever and, have thought about working with lime as a training guide to pursue working more with cement properly, when necessary, later. You have just persuaded me to give it a try as I tend to use small amounts for small jobs for now. I appreciate the enthusiasm and trusting assertion towards your trade skill...

[@jonfowell9045]

Love what your doing, as a complete frank spencer your helping me and now im doing a weeks bricklaying course. keep up the great work.

[@jazpaulallen2409]

Hmm Betty 😂👌

[@jimbolger264]

You can also use it for beam filling on older roofs where the original wall plate is on the inside of the wall and the roof extends down over the eves, it let's the walls breathe and stops condensation and dampness, alot of builders use a cement based mortar to beam fill which defeats the purpose of the lime mortar

[@gunererkose7064]

ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS ON YOU TUBE , WELL DONE MATE

[@keystonerenovation8687]

Exactly what i needed to see mate, very informative. Thanks

[@2icelollys1goat]

Brilliant video that describes each process perfectly

[@tomassosaoconnor]

I was scratching my head wondering what they used in the Masonry Heater Association anual meetings in order to do the projects and then disassemble them, so the bricks can be reused in the next year meeting. Now I know, thank you sir

[@hallmanager4911]

Just what I needed. The brickwork around the front door of my Victorian semi need repairing and a lime mortar mix is required. Thanks

[@greyfells2829]

building some stuff for my grandparents, appreciate the info

[@gilespanton9354]

Thanks for the great vid really helped me out

[@marklittler784]

Putting two parts sand in the bucket then lime then two parts sand would help stop the lime flying about.

[@bonanzatime]

Yer on to something with this channel..👍

[@robmaule4951]

Great, thanks fella 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@David__.]

I put a layer of lime/sand plaster over a stone fire place a couple of years ago. I used my hands to smooth it, no gloves. For a week my skin was so messed up and swollen I could hardly pick up a cup of tea. I guess that's what lime does? I won't make that mistake again. Thanks for the video. As a beginner, it's good to get a not too complicated look at how people do these things.

[@yograjyogi]

How can i use hydrated time to fix small or big cracks in concrete ceiling for exterior and interior concrete ceilings?

[@MrWoofie62]

That's lovely honey-coloured sand! That makes a gorgeous coloured compo for a light sandstone like the buildings in Bath for example.

[@Ev-eq8zn]

I agree, where do you find sand like that?! Everything around here is gray-ish

[@Scribe3168]

@@Ev-eq8zn daaaaaan saaaaaaaf

[@andrewbayliss5421]

Hi just done a repair to our geordian terrace house, mortar redish sand. My repair has come out white. I used a 3 sand to 1 lime mix. What I do?

[@thomo74]

Gloves are a good idea. Lime really shreds skin.

[@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv]

Oi.. Greetings from AUSTRALIA. Good video Thanks Rodian.

[@craigmcdonald2110]

Elf & safety Great video thanks.

[@MusicComposerZenki]

Hi, i would like to know how this will work with rice soup. They used it for the great wall of china and therefore and cuz it has been proven to work...I'd like to use the chinese mortar recipe for my own house... Do you happen to know anything about it?

[@michaelbirchall2247]

Could I use this mix for a slow setting internal plaster? I am currently using nhl lime but it's setting too quickly.

[@TheGoodlifeoffgrid]

Thank you for sharing this information I am about to fix up my 1st place in Portugal 😊

[@stormbytes]

Unable to source hydrated lime in New York City. Do you have an alternative?

[@emilioesdabes7086]

Could you use this mix for repointing? Thanks.

[@Fashion_X]

Very nice to look! even if not buildings

[@DRJMF1]

where can I find information on how to use a Refina roller pan mixer to mix Calbux 90 lime bas d plasters ?

[@omfgimgettingpissed]

Lovely drop of jollop!

[@alexarmand7670]

Great Man

[@barcusful]

Can I apply this to repoint a garden wall, using a mortar gun?

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Ahhhhhh memories of the lumpy shite we had to use in college ! Re mixed in a pan mixer each day . I’m surprised any of us managed to get anything built with it . You bucket mix exactly the same as me ..... opposite of the mixer , water last 👌🏼 New word of the week Dustifyed 😆👌🏼🧱👍🏼

[@RodianBuilds]

We must have been lucky, our stuff at college was pretty good. The good ol 90° bucket mix technique👌🏼The best word of the week🤣🤣🤣

[@masonfuller7848]

I remember the pan mixer . Happy days

[@JardinFoto]

What NHL lime is that? Can you use the same ratio of sand to lime for render on brickwork?

[@sunriseanbu2533]

Can I use m sand and lime for brick making

[@MarcusT86]

I'm a DIYer and have mixed a bit of mortar by hand for pointing up and filling some old vent holes with repurposed blocks cut to size, and my hand doesn't half ache, sometimes to failure. Is this something that gets easier the more you practice mixing by hand? It made me feel like I had carpal tunnel issues or something.

[@chmoduk]

You can get those paddle mixers or a cheaper alt is the drill attachment kind. Mixing by hand does get easier the more mixes you make, if that makes any sense.

[@stephenraftery3364]

Hi Rodian, can you tell me the name of the sand that you used in this video please? Keep up the great work!

[@J_-mg3bx]

Love these brick videos, have you done a vid on jointing up your brick work? (I'm new so don't know what videos you have done) 👌👍

[@RodianBuilds]

Cheers pal 😁👍🏻 I did one about a year ago but it is in dire need of being updated so there will be a new one coming in the next couple of weeks.

[@dorrannewson2604]

Love these videos, I'm a bricky labourer at the moment but heading to college next year to start an apprenticeship 😊 Would love a video showing how to add colour to a mortar like this with the pigment powders, can you actually get them coloured evenly if mixing by hand?

[@nigelhunter4230]

Great demo Rodian. Do you add anything to make the mortar more workable like a bit of washing up liquid or Feb Or is a lime mix very easy to work with? Which trowel do you recommend for a 63 year old beginner? Thanks Rodian

[@edwinmodu3178]

Don’t need to the lime is the ultimate

[@jay-tz4nv]

once you take it down you can knock it back up right ?

[@WormAteWords]

Have you ever tried using quicklime and making a hot mixed mortar? I'm trying to learn more about the properties of traditional mortars.

[@ghuntressart669]

Thanks so much for the great video, sir! I really enjoyed your clear and concise explanation of everything. As a total newbie I am going to attempt a masonry cook stove. The plans call for using a 1 to 3 clay/sand mortar mix. How does clay mortar compare to lime mortar? Will lime mortar hold up to a fair amount of heat? Thanks 😊

[@TomasSwiftMetcalfe]

How did the project go? I've been looking at using clay mortar for a wood oven.

[@ghuntressart669]

Well, it seemed to behave similar to how the Master was showing us in the video, but I don’t think I’d use it again. I used the stove for two seasons, mainly for heat (I live in the northeast corner of the US) and I have several areas where the mortar has cracked. It is possible that I messed up some of the batches but I tried very hard to measure everything consistently. I think I might have to dismantle part of it and try resetting it with Rodian’s lime mixture 🤔. Thanks for asking 😊

[@anthnymalclmrberts3847]

👍doing great bud

[@RodianBuilds]

Cheers buddy 🧱😁👍🏻

[@Dipzee]

whats best bucket ratio for above dpc.. 5/1?

[@kierenboimufc5940]

Depends on the brick and how soft or hard it is

[@alec1113]

Dustify = powder Make a volcano ? = hole 😂. Thanks, young fella, for the mix. I will use that mortar this weekend 👍

[@umerhussain3938]

Can U reuse it 1s it's gone off or will U need to buy more lime and sand

[@one4320]

Can you use beach sand and wash the salt out first?

[@goldenbuddha316]

HI, THERE CAN YOU ADD SBR TO THE MIX?

[@Josh11415]

What brand is this Sand you are using

[@richardlanger4067]

Thanks I’m a self employed pointer never knew it would fall out in 2 years if u didn’t use lime

[@TheStressD]

Great video, would you use this same mix ratio to plaster internal walls or would it be different?

[@RodianBuilds]

I would use specific plastering sand and cement with a plastering additive to plaster walls 🤙🏼🧱

[@jamieg13132]

@@RodianBuilds great videos, any tips for plastering with lime mortar

[@evertonI878]

@@RodianBuilds no cement on solid walls lime all the way

[@daos3300]

not forgetting that lime is way better for the environment.

[@naveenkumar7710]

How many days is the curing time (watering) for lime mortar brick wall..??

[@ChrisAlmighty38]

How long does it take to go off? A month or longer?

[@mrb9830]

Great video, thanks. Just doing some repair work of what I think is lime mortar. Went to building merch and he suggested using yellow sand and white cement. Thoughts would be much appreciated

[@peterliu6308]

How can you make sure that every mixing lime mortar will be in the similar color when dried , please ?

[@BB-mv9wl]

Consistent ratios

[@lissiemackintosh]

Hi 👋🏼 I could use this mix for repointing an old stone wall right?

[@leecarbines6767]

Yeah if you want it to all wash out lol

[@TacticalGhost007]

Please note: this video is showing a lime-sand mix for teaching purposes, allowing the resulting structure to be dismantled after the students have left. The bricks, and even the mortar, can then be easily recycled. This is not a mortar recipe for permanent construction.

[@aliciawilliams6417]

2 questions: could I use this mix to practice with my actual bricks, or will the bricks become too dirty afterwards? So, do I need practice bricks as well? Second, can you just use sand and water to practice, or would that just be too unstable? Thanks love your videos

[@TacticalGhost007]

This mix is only for teaching purposes. The lime is essential.

[@alenzero6715]

What is the granulation of the sand?

[@LeoNardo-so2sx]

When you tear it down the next day can it be rehydrated and used again?

[@gcc532]

Yes

[@corindoyle]

Too wet, lime is always stiffer and the sand needs to be less uniform, mix sharp and plastering if you can. You should try mixing it with just enough water to bind, leave it overnight and then knock it up with a lot of beating, pick it up and throw it, slap it around. Should be more like putty than brick mortar. I use a mill mixer for this bit. And add a little wood ash from your fire, at 5-10% of the lime. makes it ever so slightly hydraulic and is how it was used traditionally, bits of crap from the kiln. I use it and sell it daily.

[@overgrowthplanet7531]

Thx

[@niktznany8871]

the best way is using natural hydraulic lime (NHL 3,5 or NHL 5) not pure hydratized lime

[@corindoyle]

@@niktznany8871 no it's not, as it's unpredictable and can cause problems with some types of stone, especially in damp environments. A pure lime mortar which has been made hydraulic is far easier to predict with regards to impurities like sulfates and nitrates. As well as binding the free lime better, preventing lime leaching and other minerlisation like the formation of gypsum on the surface of sandstone.

[@jimmeh213]

​@corindoyle so you're referring to 'hydrated masons lime', correct? I want to knock up my own repointing mortar for my home's foundation. I've come up with a materials list of: 2 parts soft sand 1 part sharp sand 1 part hydrated masons lime For a nod to authenticity I think I shall add the 10% wood ash. Am I on the right track?

[@corindoyle]

@@jimmeh213 yeah that's the one. But I'd suggest 1 kiln dried and 5 sharp sand as soft is the wrong shape. It's round not angular. If you can swap 1 of those sharp for some crushed stone dust even better. 5mm to dust limestone, granite or slate is good and you should be able to get something like that. Good luck

[@nowirehangers2815]

Does this set hard over time? How hard?

[@buildeverything2346]

Would barn lime work

[@picajoool]

SO whats the difference between lime and cemet mortar?...and when to use which

[@mieruckhc7317]

Can I use a drill to mix lime and sand?

[@fungames24]

No. drill is for making holes. But you can use a mixer attachment to fix stuff.

[@3UM6A6BE]

Hi, good video but I have a few questions. Is lime in this video hydraulic? How many days does it take for your mortar to go off? How strong this mortar is in psi?

[@LiamGrubby]

It's hydrated mate. You shouldn't use hydrated lime as a mortar. It's only used as a plasticer. If I was building in lime I would be using an Natural Hydraulic lime 2-3.5

[@niktznany8871]

@@LiamGrubby definitelly yes! Another good option is using lime putty.

[@bigjmal]

So this isn’t a mix you would use for actual construction is it? I though hydrated lime was only just used as a plasticiser as opposed to hydraulic lime which is used in construction?

[@keithlittle293]

What colour does it dry??????????

[@danrizzo7151]

did u not need to put cement in the mix???

[@mmack3286]

Hi, I've bought bnq hydraulic lime and building sand is this all I need for re pointing my chimney stone work?

[@UndisputedRoofer]

Hydrated lime

[@peterrathbone179]

B&Q don't sell hydraulic lime as far as I am aware 😀.

[@eatmycomments]

I've read sharp sand is better, but having pointed my front wall, I think a mix of sharp and building sand would be easier for pointing. I did 2.5 sharp to hydraulic lime, it was quite coarse

[@quantumofconscience6538]

I am making an experimental Russian wood stove (500 bricks.) I am using 3 parts sand, 1 part lime, and 1/2 part Type N mortar so in a year or so... I can break it down and save my bricks. Each brick should scrape off in 30 seconds or so. For the 1,000 degree F firebox with refractory bricks I am using 3 parts sand, one part lime, one part wood ashes, and 1 part refractory mortar which is expensive. Lime is cheap. That should "scrape off" the yellow bricks a year from now too.

[@carrot3945]

Another good video mate. Hows the house coming along?

[@RodianBuilds]

Cheers buddy. I'm getting quite a few comments asking about the house so i'm doing a video about it. Should be up in the next week or two

[@grumpybob]

I’m confused. Is the mortar used in this video just for demonstration purposes or is it what would be used for a real job? It sounds like this mortar takes a long time to go hard but that it is more appropriate for the type of job I am facing (repointing some areas of my Victorian era house). Can anyone advise, please?

[@Ste197]

This vid is practice mortar. I.e never sets. The lime used to do building work is differe t to the lime in this vid

[@michaelstansell1001]

Lime terms are confusing. Air lime is high calcium (low natural impurities to act as pozzolan) and comes as a putty or hydrated lime powder. I have successfully used hydrated lime powder slaked it as a putty for several days or weeks, and then used it with sand to render a cob oven for weatherproofing. Such hi calcium lime hardens through carbonation as it reabsorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, so it needs to be protected from weather for several weeks and does not reach full hardness for months or years. Natural hydraulic lime (NHL) comes from limestone containing clay impurities and has a hydraulic set similar in some ways to Portland cement. NHL also frequently comes as a hydrated lime powder, is still vapor permiable (breathable) and more flexible than Portland cement, but goes off faster than air lime. Either high calcium air lime or NHL is often used as the binder in mortars when repairing historic buildings.

[@thakurshouryapratapsingh3506]

Hmmmm what's the difference if you use ratio of 3:1 instead of 4:1...? Can anyone tell

[@jimgearedup4gym701]

👍🏻

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

Funny color of sand, I had a terrible time finding something about lime mortar that just uses lime. No cement! I just white washed my little choza- (Mexican cottage lol) now I want to mortar some brick I got for free- our sand is white- I have to screen it first- they don’t sell it in bags here-

[@andrewnoonan5275]

Am i correct in thinking mortar lime in shops already has sand mixed in ?? If so, where do i get just bags of lime and what brand names are recommended ??

[@nowirehangers2815]

Hardware stores

[@rosspendlebury6516]

How long can I use one mix , how many time can i reuse one mix ?

[@RodianBuilds]

It depends how hot of a day it is, just add water if it starts to go off while you're using it. I re use mine as many times as I can as long as it doesnt get to hard

[@frankbrooker6569]

Lime ended my career on the trowel its in cement as well and some sands i think. Gloves all day long.

[@user-ix5qd1bp4q]

May mix Mud + Lime?

[@CenturionPrimipilus]

Without cement?

[@mrx9920]

What type of lime is used for stone masonry?

[@mrx9920]

@SuperVHSchannel thanks !

[@dw5722]

Can u mix lime with cement to make the mortar a lighter colour?

[@anthnymalclmrberts3847]

Yes u can .just on what spec of the job, ratio of mix u do i usually do 6 sand 1 cement 1 lime . .but iv never mixed cement with in french lime

[@RodianBuilds]

Anthony said it 👍🏻 I've mostly done 5 sand, 1 cement and 1 lime. Dont have to use plastersizer when using lime 👍🏻😁🧱

[@anthnymalclmrberts3847]

@@RodianBuilds it's only how ive been taught

[@keironhiggins9620]

You can do, with natural stone we tend to go for a 6 sand 1 lime 1 cement mix or you could use a hydraulic lime such as a nhl 3.5 at a 3:1 mix with no cement, that will give you a bright coloured mix.

[@anthnymalclmrberts3847]

Using old reclaimed bricks or stone i prefer mix 3 sand 3 sharp sand 1 cement 1 lime mix too

[@mattphillips2255]

Can you re use the lime and sand mortar as been told you can keep using the same mix

[@RodianBuilds]

Yes you can re use it. That's exactly what i do. Just make sure to remove any really dry lumps if its been left to dry for a few days or in the sun.

[@user-ix5qd1bp4q]

Earth may likes these things .

[@nikhilmalhotra29]

Is this the type of mix you can use for concrete blocks?

[@nowirehangers2815]

Wondering the same

[@michaelprosperity3420]

I use a Portland Lime mix on my basement walls. 2 to 1 mix with a Acryl bonding agent. You knock all the Spaulding down, steel brush the walls and sweep any remaining dust off. Spray the part of the walls your going to skim with Acryl 60 bonding agent then mix your 2 to 1 mix and start chucking.

[@JustTis]

I find lime mortar, with only a sand/natural hydraulic mix to be horrendous. Slaked lime is a must, that putty is essential. NHL is ok but it’s nothing in comparison, especially for rendering and conservation purposes

[@halbythajuggalo]

Can you use this mix for re pointing brickwork?

[@LiamGrubby]

You shouldn't use hydrated lime for pointing. Hotlime, lime putty or NHL2-3.5. The lime he is using should only be used as an additive for cement. If your building was built before 1919 then avoid cement as it destroys buildings

[@tylerwood339]

Can this mix be re-used ?

[@kierenboimufc5940]

We used to at college hydrated lime is basically a plasterciser and needs Portland cement to make it go off it’s hydronic like that will go off on its own

[@volvot5turbo]

I'm confused. DIY brick layer here, about to build a fireplace so got some hydralime. Been told builders sand is no good it had to be sharp sand? Was going to do a 1:2:8 mix (2 lime). Advice appreciated 👌

[@grotekleum]

Quite so, have a look here : www.roundtowerlime.com/post/guide-to-mixing-natural-hydrualic-lime-mortar (assuming you are using NHL 3.5).

[@bitTorrenter]

There is a trowel with a square end to it. At least I've used one, it's bigger and you can mix up easier in the bucket.

[@Southpoint2019]

Bucket trowel

[@leeb.7188]

“Mix it like cake.” Actually, I would rather have the cake. Chocolate cake and a glass of milk would be perfect!

[@RodianBuilds]

All day long 🥮🍽🤣

[@AJ-ds5gf]

stfu

[@goggslaing7465]

Adding cement would you just put 4.1.1 sand cement lime

[@stihl3826]

Training mix yes. Proper building mix will be NHL and sand. Hydrated bag lime will never set

[@RodianBuilds]

From what I understand the NHL will even set under water?

[@thedeazyteam]

Stihl 38 would the mix you mentioned be fine for ‘plastering’ over bare brickwork as well as re-pointing?

[@brethrenphil]

I use NHL for building with reclaimed brick.About 3 times the cost of cement but is more eco friendly so is a big hit with some customers.

[@thedeazyteam]

@@brethrenphil how long could it take to set this time of year? And what kind of paint could I use on it once cured? Cheers

[@southernrealist5789]

Hi, any pointers for best mix and tips for reporting a chimney? NHL5, plaster and sharp sand, and not too much water is what I've picked up on videos on the net.

[@soldier-Dave]

Mixes have to be more accurate when using lime so shovel quantities should not be used! Use a container measure. Mix was too wet too.

[@lisawintler-cox1641]

Do you happen to know the right ratio when using lime putty (stored under water)

[@jamieanderson8171]

Hi rodian, what is NHL? Thanks for the video

[@peterv1436]

Natural Hydraulic Lime. It is made from limestone that naturally contains impurities that act as a pozzolan. The higher the number the more hydraulic it is. NHL 2 behaves closer to lime putty, NHL 5 behaves closer to cement.

[@radekjanousek4117]

I used to work with an English guy and he mixed three shovels of sand a shovel lime and a half of shovel cement.

[@felixyusupov7299]

I have a 5 gallon container of premixed white lime mortar. I only used a small amount of the lime mortar for a repair job on the interior of my stone basement wall. My exterior wall has ribbon joints that are tan in color. Is it possible to add pigment to the lime mortar to match the color so I can use it on the exterior ribbon joints? I am concerned that any pigmentation I add to the mortar will bleed out over time.