Getting it Right - How to Mix Type S Mortar at Home

Learning how to mix type s mortar is one of those fundamental DIY skills that feels a bit like baking—only the stakes involve your garden wall or patio rather than a birthday cake. If you've ever looked at a professional mason effortlessly slapping mud onto a brick, you might think it's a simple "just add water" situation. While that's technically true if you're using a pre-blended bag, there's a real art to getting the consistency exactly where it needs to be so it actually sticks to the stone and stays there for the next fifty years. ...

February 26, 2026 · 7 min · Ruchika Ewa