Hello,
I need to do some re-pointing, the sand used in the existing mortar has tiny stones in it so I assume it is sharp sand. But would this be only sharp sand or could it be a mixture of sharp and soft?
Is there anything wrong in just using sharp sand (and obviously cement) for re-pointing? Will it be hard to work with?
The other problem I have is matching the mortar colour, B&Q and Wickes only seem to sell very dark orange building sand. This is totally the wrong colour for me. If I went to a builders merchants (Jewsons for example) would they have a choice of sand colour?
Also B&Q sell kiln dried sand which is a much paler colour, what is this for?
Thanks,
Graham