Colored Mortar

ophnurse

I need to do some mortar patch work around my sisters new window. The mortar is very dark gray (almost black). I was planning on adding a colorant top the mortar to match the color. Will the mortar be darker or lighter in color when it drys?

Tscarborough

2X lighter when dry is my rule of thumb.

ophnurse

Thanks for the info.

OsNap

You could also mix a small amount up and see how it dries and go from there.

Tscarborough

You can also make a smear on a piece of wood and blow dry it (or use the exhaust pipe of your truck).

tkle

Mix some samples and let them dry 7 days.Use your wife's best measuring cup for water,sand and cement,measuring spoons for color.This is best done under controlled conditions.The coffee table in the living room is a good place.That way you don't miss any games on T.V.Best of luck.

jciotti7

That made me laugh cause I've done it that way. Just make sure you remember to wash the measuring cup.

Resta

Spray a water on the existing mortar and make your new mix look like wet original mortal. When it drays you have that same color.

Shame on me. It is 3 years old post.

raskolnikov

huh!

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