Ready-Mixed Mortar
(3 Products)Ready-mixed mortar provides a pre-blended cement-based mix for bricklaying, blockwork, pointing and small masonry repairs. Choose from Blue Circle and Bostik Cementone products in 5kg tubs or a 20kg bag. All three products need clean water and mixing before application.
Understanding Ready-Mixed Mortar
Ready-mixed mortar combines the dry ingredients in advance, removing the need to measure out separate cement and sand for each batch. The products are supplied as dry mixes in bags or tubs and need clean water and thorough mixing before they can be applied.
The range covers masonry work such as bedding bricks and blocks, repointing joints and carrying out suitable localised repairs. The 5kg tubs provide smaller quantities, while the 20kg bag suits jobs requiring more material.
Follow the chosen product’s instructions for water quantity, mixing, surface preparation and working time. These details vary between products and should guide how much mortar you prepare at once.
Material Range
- Bagged Mortar: Blue Circle Quality Assured Mortar Mix 20kg provides a larger pack for bricklaying, blockwork and pointing.
- Mortar Tubs: Smaller packs include Blue Circle Quality Assured Mortar 5kg and Bostik Cementone General Purpose Mortar 5kg. Choose according to the product’s stated applications and the quantity needed for the work.
Performance Benefits
- Pre-Blended Ingredients: The dry constituents are already combined, reducing the measuring and handling involved in preparing mortar from separate materials.
- Water-Only Preparation: Each product requires clean water and mixing, without the need to buy separate cement and sand for the mix.
Typical Applications
- Bricklaying: Bedding bricks in mortar joints for suitable masonry construction and repairs.
- Blockwork: Bedding and jointing compatible masonry blocks.
- Pointing and Repointing: Filling or renewing masonry joints with a mortar suitable for the existing materials and exposure.
- Localised Masonry Repairs: Patching and maintenance work within the selected product’s stated repair applications.
Specification & Standards
- BS EN 998-2 - Specification for mortar for masonry: Covers factory-made masonry mortars for bedding, jointing and pointing, including requirements relating to fresh and hardened mortar performance.
Check the selected product’s technical information for its declared mortar class, intended applications and exposure limitations. Strength, coverage and working time should be taken from that product’s documentation.
Related Materials and Construction Uses
These mortars are used alongside bricks and masonry blocks to form bedding and pointing joints. For repairs, the mortar should suit the existing masonry and the conditions in which it will be used.
Clean mixing equipment, suitable trowels and pointing tools support preparation and application. Additional cement, sand or admixtures should only be introduced where the mortar manufacturer specifically permits them.
Frequently Asked Ready Mixed Concrete & Mortar Questions
Does ready-mixed mortar need water added?
Yes. The Blue Circle and Bostik Cementone products supplied here contain pre-blended dry ingredients. Add clean water and mix according to the instructions for the selected product before applying the mortar.
Should I choose a 5kg tub or a 20kg bag?
Choose according to the amount of work and the selected product’s coverage. A 5kg tub provides a smaller quantity for modest jobs, while a 20kg bag supplies more material. Pack weight alone does not establish coverage, so check the product information when calculating quantities.
How long can I use the mortar after mixing?
Follow the working time stated for the selected product. Temperature and site conditions can affect how quickly mortar loses workability. Working time and full curing time are different, so prepare a quantity you can apply within the manufacturer’s stated limits.
Can these mortars be used instead of concrete?
No. These products are masonry mortars for their stated bedding, pointing and repair applications. They should not replace a specified concrete mix for foundations, slabs or other concrete work.
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