How to Mix Portland Cement With Sand | Hunker
Mix mortar for laying flagstones, flooring, bricks and tiles. Use a ratio of 3 parts sand to 1.5 parts cement. Adding hydrated lime to the mixture will reduce shrinkage cracks. It will also make the mortar more waterproof. If you add lime, the mixture will be 15 gallons of sand, 6.38 gallons of …