What to look for when buying mortar and advice.

Spazizz · #1 (**permalink**) 12-25-2009, 12:13 AM

So after a few hours of research I haven't found to many details on what to look for when buying mortar. I'm planning on going to lowes so if there is any suggestions on what to get(some thing cheap) I plan on using this on a waterfall so is the only thing you have to worry about it the ph? Do you have to seal the mortar with some thing and if you do what do you seal it with?

Thanks
~Jon

boabab95 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-25-2009, 12:21 AM

i personally don't know, but im sure you would have to seal with something... im just not sure what...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

SamG88 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-25-2009, 01:43 AM

ive used a silicon,but have read and heard of an epoxy being usedblack with a peat moss or coco husk,first epoxy then coco/peat coated while curing.just make sure you apply a thick enough layer of epoxy.some suggest black.i simply siliconed concrete slabs to glass to achieve the most aboral space avail.bcuz i have tree frogs.
for waterfall use gravel or stone on epoxy.instead of peat/coco mixture.needs some creativity

froggsong · #4 (**permalink**) 12-25-2009, 02:40 AM

I will be doing some house cleaning and getting the unpacking finally done tomorrow, and I will take a look at the bag I bought and let you know what it is. I haven't used it yet, so I'm not entirely sure I got the right one. It is certainly difficult to figure out what to purchase... I wish someone would just outline some brands and types, but everyone seems to use different ones. I'll try to remember to post tomorrow...

Spazizz · #5 (**permalink**) 12-25-2009, 04:46 PM

Thanks guyz and galz. Looking forward to more responses

froggsong · #6 (**permalink**) 12-25-2009, 06:46 PM

Sorry, I'm being lazy today.

I'm not sure if I'll get around to finding that bag of mortar...

Spazizz · #7 (**permalink**) 12-26-2009, 02:39 PM

Dangit froggsong! I'm going to lowes right now! Oh well thanks though. Hopefully I wont pick out some thing horrible.(gotta go now because there are other things I need to)

Fyi I'm really satisfied of my project so far

beckdg · #8 (**permalink**) 12-26-2009, 04:00 PM

YouTube - how to make a DIY aquarium background PLEASE RESPOND

that stuff should work well.

in case you don't like links too much...

Spazizz · #9 (**permalink**) 12-27-2009, 02:04 AM

I take that back froggsong, I decided to wait to go to lowes. Going to watch that video now thanks Beck.

froggsong · #10 (**permalink**) 12-27-2009, 03:05 AM

I might be doing some cleaning tomorrow, I'll get the hubby to help me pull the bag out so I can tell you what kind it is. It's 50lbs worth, so a bit heavy for me to pull out by myself (I think I pulled something getting it in where it is...). I did find it, I just haven't gotten it where I can see the brand and type.