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How to make dark grey mortar?
Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.33 PM
How do I make a dark grey mortar? I want to grout the patio. I used a £5 bucket of mortar from screwfix but it has dried to a very light colour. I want it to be a very dark grey. I assume I need to make the mortar myself using 4:1 sand/cement, but I can't see any dark grey sand in the DIY shops. This seems strange as most people seem to say that a buff patio should be grouted with dark grey not a light colour as it looks much better.
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Anonymous user
Go to builders merchants get black colour for morter use small amount ,but
need measure by same on each batch mix( must do by volume ) example 3 buckets sand 1 bucket cement 1cup dye , good luck...jpf
Answered14 August 2015
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D C Mcguire Interiors
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Answered19 August 2015
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R.Hughes Building and Conservation Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
You need to use a darker cement. Basic rugby cement in a brown bag is grey.
Alternatively use grey geo-fix, it's the easiest thing to joint a patio with and is purpose made for that job.
Answered14 August 2015
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