Mortar plaster mix What is the difference between concrete mix instead of mortar?

 

So often I hear people saying let's mix up some cement, but what are you using it for? You want plaster, mortar or concrete? You should see the shock on their faces. So today I'm going to explain and show the differences. Plaster is a mix of water, cement and very fine sand which is used as a finish in both exterior and interior walls.

It acts as a layer of protection for the wall. It conceals uneven surfaces by giving a wall a smooth clean finish. Plastering is also great if you wanting to paint the wall or give it a color wash. A plaster also protects the wall from the elements like the rain etc. The most common ratio.

mixing plaster

 is 1 is to six. That is one part cement and six parts plaster sand. But depending on the finest of the sand you may need to treat this a bit. Add a bit of water at a time.

Mix until you get a thick yogurt like consistency. Now I previously did a clip on how to platter a wall. If you want to see just how easy it is, click the link in the description below. Mortar on the other hand is also a mixture of water, cement and coarse aggregate sack, but the difference is that it's used as a binding agent for break work.

The standard brickwork mortar ratio is 1 is to six. That is one part cement and six parts river sand. Again, add small amounts of water and for this mix you want to get a peanut butter like consistency. And one way to test that the consistency of the mixture is correct is to see how it adheres to the trowel. Scoop some of the mortar and turn the trowel 90 degrees. If it falls off immediately the mix is too thin. If not then you've got it right.

If it's too thin, add more sand and cement at the same. One is to six ratio. Concretes is a construction material that is made of cement, coarse aggregates, water as well as stone. It's actually the most commonly used man made material on earth from bridges, roads, dams, flooring, etc. The most common ratio for mixing concretes is one part cement, three parts river sand and three-part stone plus some water. Concrete is classified using MPA.

Mega Pascal rating. The most common being 1525 and 30 Mpa. The higher the rating, the stronger the concrete. Now there's a common myth that using more cement in your ratio will give you a stronger mixture. This is not true. Always follow the instructions on the guidelines to ensure that you have the right composition and often the ratios are listed in the packaging. It's also advised to cover the concretes or keep it moist for the first few days to slow down the drying time.

Now knowing these differences is key to having a solid structure. How's that for a concrete statement? Now remember, build this stock cement and has the right types of sand and stone for your project. For more videos like this, check out the blog on the website. Get to build this, Get it Done.