Installation Guide

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PRODUCT USE
QUIKRETE
®
Mason Mix is a contractor grade mortar mix designed for
laying brick, concrete masonry units and stone. QUIKRETE
®
Mason
Mix is a pre-blended, sanded product. The standard formulation
meets ASTM C 270 and C 1714 as Type S mortar. Other types are
available by special request.
COLORS
QUIKRETE
®
Mason Mix is available in gray and additional colors by
special order. Color can also be added to the product as it is mixed by
adding QUIKRETE
®
Stucco and Mortar Color (#1319) to the mixing
water. Twenty standard colors are available.
SIZES
• QUIKRETE

Mason Mix -
• 60 lb (27.2 kg) bags
• 80 lb (36.3 kg) bags
• 94 lb (42.6 kg) bags
• 25 kg (55 lb) bags
• 30 kg (66 lb) bags
YIELD
• Each 80 lb (36.3 kg) bag of QUIKRETE
®
Mason Mix will lay up to 37
standard bricks or 13 standard (8” x 8” x 16” [200 mm x 200 mm x
400 mm]) blocks.
TECHNICAL DATA
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
ASTM International
• ASTM C 270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• ASTM C 387 Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials
for Mortar and Concrete
• ASTM C 1714 Specification for Preblended Dry Mortar Mix for Unit
Masonry
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
QUIKRETE
®
Mason Mix meets or exceeds the property requirements
of ASTM C 270, ASTM C 387 and ASTM C 1714 for the type
selected. Refer to Appendix XI of ASTM C270 for guidance in
selecting the proper mortar type. See Table 1.
INSTALLATION
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces to receive Mason Mix should be clean and free of dirt, loose
debris, grease, oil, etc., for the best possible bond.
MIXING
• For each 80 lb (36.3 kg) bag, add 9 pt (4.3 L) of fresh water to mixer
• Turn the mixer on and begin adding bags of Mason Mix
• If the material becomes too difficult to mix, add additional water until
a workable mix of trowelable consistency is obtained
Note - Final water content should be 9 - 14 pt (4.3 - 6.6 L) for each 80
lb (36.3 kg) bag and 7 - 10 pt (3.3 - 4.7 L) for each 60 lb (27.2 kg)
bag.
Table 1
Hydraulic Cement- Lime Mortars or Cement Mortars
Type Minimum Compressive Water Retention Air content
Strength, psi (MPa) Minimum % Maximum %
M 2500 (17.2) 75 12
S 1800 (12.4) 75 12
N 750 (5.2) 75 14
1
O 350 (2.4) 75 14
1
Masonry Cement Mortars
Type Minimum Compressive Water Retention Air content
Strength, psi (MPa) Minimum % Maximum %
M 2500 (17.2) 75 18
S 1800 (12.4) 75 18
N 750 (5.2) 75 20
2
O 350 (2.4) 75 20
2
1
When structural reinforcement is included, the maximum air content shall be 12%
2
When structural reinforcement is included, the maximum air content shall be 18%
INSTALLATION
• Apply a full bed of mortar onto the base, approximately 1/2" - 3/4"
(12.7 - 19.1 mm) thick
• Push downward into the mortar bed and sideways against the
previously laid block with a slight twisting motion
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
QUIKRETE

Mason Mix is a contractor grade mortar mix designed for laying brick,
concrete masonry units and stone.
Masonry Mortaring
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