Handy Packs
Download SDS- Suitable for paving, retaining walls, garden beds, BBQs, letterboxes and more.
Fast Set Mortar 3kg
A smooth buttery mortar ideal for all your brick, block and stone laying needs.
Mixing directions:
- Make sure your project is properly laid out with all the necessary tools at hand
- Pour required amount of Mortar into a wheel barrow or onto a clean surface. Use contents as soon as possible after opening the package
- Add water gradually and mix thoroughly to a stiff consistency (one bag requires approximately 1.9 litres of clean water). Should too much water be added, leave the mixture aside until it thickens to a workable consistency. * You are now ready to trowel your mortar onto your bricks and blocks
Handy Hints:
- Clay bricks should be lightly soaked in water before laying
- Concrete blocks should be laid dry
- Curing – Mortar should be kept damp for one week to help hardening. Retaining walls should not be backfilled for at least two weeks
- Storage – Keep dry prior to use. Unused contents must be kept dry
Safety
Risk
Mixing cement may be irritating to the eyes and skin. Prolonged exposure to cement may cause dermatitis and alkaline burns. Cement dust is irritating to the eyes and skin and respiratory system. Repeated inhalation may increase bronchitis and silicosis. Crystalline silica is a known carcinogen.
Safety
Avoid contact with eyes and skin with wet and dry cement. Wear suitable protective clothing including gloves and eye protection. Wear a suitable dust mask when handling cement or concrete, do not breathe in dust. Cutting concrete, keep it wet with water to avoid hazardous dust.
First Aid
In the event of skin irritation wash with clean water. If dust gets into eyes wash immediately with eye wash solution or clean water. If symptoms persist seek medical advice.
Danger
Causes mild skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause serious eye damage. May cause damage to lungs and respiratory problems through prolonged or repeated inhalation.