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mgang
02-02-06, 10:36 PM
I'm finishing a brick walkway that was left undone. I have Portland cement, 50/50 and sand. What mixture of each should I use? I'm laying it on dirt.

Concretemasonry
02-03-06, 04:25 PM
What do you mean by 50-50? Must be a local or brand name.

Dick
mgang
02-03-06, 08:38 PM
50/50 is, I think, a mix of gravel and rough sand.

Concretemasonry
02-03-06, 09:36 PM
If it has gravel in it, it would be too coarse to use as mortar.

If you want mortar, it would be much better to go to the big box and buy pre-proportioned mortar ($5-$10 a bag) that you just add water to.

Dick
mgang
02-04-06, 10:28 AM
thanks for the advice! i'll give it a try.