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  1. How long does it take before mortar can be rained on?

    Jun 17, 2023 · A lot of that stuff has larger sand aggregate. I've never used pre-mix mortar in a grout bag. I always use mason sand from a gravel plant, and mortar from a masonry supply store. It looks …

  2. how to get smooth finish on mortar - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Aug 31, 2024 · Brushing out the mortar like that and then attempting to smooth it with a damp sponge as it dried left an OK finish but both the brushing and sponging tended to partially expose aggregate and …

  3. Are electrical boxes supposed to be flush with the sheetrock?

    Aug 4, 2012 · The aggregate surface area of the boxes should not exceed 100 sq in. per 100 sq ft of wall surface. The aggregate surface area of the boxes may be exceeded when Wall-opening …

  4. Concrete type 560-c-3250 | DIY Home Improvement Forum

    May 18, 2018 · Okay the light bulb finally lit up, that's not a type of concrete it's a class of concrete, big difference between the two, the first set of numbers is the minimum amount of portland cement in …

  5. Concrete, crushed aggregate, or soil? What to fill post...

    Aug 12, 2024 · Concrete, crushed aggregate, or soil? What to fill post hole with. Jump to Latest 1.4K views 7 replies 7 participants last post by kip.pete Aug 13, 2024 K

  6. Repairing exposed aggregate steps - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Jul 15, 2020 · Hi. New to the forum. Our front door step which is made of exposed aggregate has developed a full length crack and at one end is starting to see some larger pieces of concrete …

  7. Re-seal exposed aggregate concrete or not? - DIY Home Improvement …

    Sep 17, 2022 · We built our Louisville, KY home 2 years + 10 months ago. 2 months after the exposed aggregate concrete was poured for the driveway, front steps, front porch & patio, we applied 2 coats …

  8. Drilling Exposed Aggregate? - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Jul 18, 2014 · Last time I did it over exposed aggregate at a friends house the bit wanted to walk like crazy which made it very hard to drill accurately.. Anyway to more precisely drill these? I will be …

  9. Aggregate material for temporary parking and raised...

    Jan 31, 2024 · I’m building a new house and at the end of the driveway and back of the garage (see pic) we want to install some type of aggregate in the highlighted area which will be used for temporary …

  10. Conduit Through Brick And Block - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Dec 24, 2021 · The latter seems as though it would crater the exterior brick, which might be of benefit if I want a larger hole for a fitting anyway. Any special considerations when I rent the SDS drill and bits? …