The Ultimate Guide to Mortar Mix Ratios
The firmness of the wet mortar can be altered by changing the type of sand, the sand/cement ratio and the amount of water added to the mix. Most bricks and blocks are quite porous and as only a thin layer of mortar is required, a wet or "sloppy" mix is often preferable. Some roof tiles require a bedding layer of mortar that''s several inches thick and a wet/sloppy mix wouldn''t be