Pavers are typically made out of ceramic or stone tile grout, which is highly viscous and used as filler between the tiles. As a result, tiles remain in place because of mortar below rather than grout because grout acts as a binder, but it is not an adhesive.
Types of MortarLime Mortar
You can use lime mortar in various ways, such as lime and sand mortar, lime and cinder mortar, or lime and sand mortar. In order for it to harden, it must lose water, absorb carbon dioxide from the air, and eventually re-crystallize.
Cement Mortar
Sand and water are the main ingredients in cement mortar. Its strength makes it a suitable material for the construction of structures that undergo heavy loads.
Lime-Cement Mortar
Lime-Cement mortar is also known as gauged mortar. Cement will improve hydraulic properties, set time, and strength of lime mortar made from fat lime. So, it is best to add cement no more than an hour before using the lime mortar.
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