How to Mortar a Brick Patio
When mortar is applied to a brick patio, it can help the patio last for years to come. You will not have to clean it as much and it will still look good. Sometimes the mortar can chip but it can easily be fixed with minor repairs. The best time to repair the patio is when the temperature is around 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Materials Needed:
- Broom
- Power washer
- Portland cement
- Sand
- Grout bag
- Hand trowel
- Spray bottle
- Sweep the patio with a broom to remove as much of the brick pieces or chips as possible. This will also make applying the mortar easier.
- Rinse the brick with a power washer to remove any remaining mortar. This will help you locate the areas that need repairing.
- Mix one part Portland cement and one part sand. The sand should closely match the bricks on the patio. Add water to the ingredients until its texture is like cake icing.
- Apply the mixture into a grout bag with a hand trowel. The bag should only be ½ full with the mixture. Place the top back on the grout bag and secure it tightly.
- Fill a spray bottle with water and spray the joints on the patio. Squeeze the ingredients from the grout bag between the brick.
- Spread the mortar with the hand trowel. When the shine has left the mortar, remove the excess with the hand trowel.
- Mist the mortar with water. Allow the mortar to cure for three days but keep it lightly misted with water during the three days.