Bowman Red Lime Mortar Mix

Our premixed, pigmented, non-hydraulic Bowman Red Lime Mortar Mix for Bedding and Re-pointing is in a five gallon bucket, and is ready to use.

Our Bowman Red Lime Mortar Mix in a 5 gallon bucket will re-point approximately 65 square feet for a 3/8″ wide mortar joint at 3/4″ deep.

Begin by removing the water on the top and save that water to put back on the top if the mortar is not all used at that time.  We recommend using a  beater attachment to “knock up” (mix rigorously for 5 minutes) the mortar before using. Bowman Red Lime Mortar Mix can be installed using a bag. The addition of water will add mass to the mortar and it will tend to develop shrinkage cracks. Compress the cracks together as the water leaves the mortar.  Prior to repointing, fully saturate the substrate and mist it twice a day for three days.  To avoid failure, do not re-point in temperatures below 40°F.

A note about color:  A slicked joint verses a weathered joint may appear to be two different colors. Shadowing, joint recession, finishing techniques etc. will affect color perception.

All ingredients sourced and made in the USA!

Please follow all safety warnings and installation instructions!

Pallets are available. A pallet consists of 24 buckets: pallet weight excluding the pallet 1,920 pounds. 

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