cement dye and pigments and tints for use with cement mortar ot lime mortar

[@SuperAndypark]

Good to know.
If I use a pigment in my lime morter will it alter the bonding and/or the longevity of the morter. Thanks for the video.

[@GMTpointingspecialistsltd]

No as you don't need much

[@markandjanicemark8520]

Hi mate, I'm looking to clad a breeze block pond build with locally sourced (Cumbrian) red sandstone. I'm thinking this red dye in the cement would be ideal. I just wondered if you had any tips on a cement mix? I've done it while back and the sandstone didn't take and the coping stones came lose.

[@GMTpointingspecialistsltd]

@markandjanicemark8520 you have to dampen the sandstone first
Use a redbuilding sand
1 opc
1 hydrated lime 5 or 6 sand
That will go red and you don't need to use a dye

[@b8dom]

What colour do you recommend for Indian stone. In order to match the stone eg what colour sand ,cement , dye ? Thanks

[@GMTpointingspecialistsltd]

@b8dom with dye you have to be careful not to stain the flags
If you do black when black dries it goes grey and only black when it's wet
I use joint it simple dark grey

[@GeoE8]

Good to know not to use the "cement" pigment with lime. Where do you get the lime type from?

[@GMTpointingspecialistsltd]

@user-uc1nm2zx9w I get my pigments from ty Mawr lime
But just google lime suppliers near me and you can compare prices

[@essentialbasics9578]

How much would you usually add, say in a 1:3 mix with standard buckets

[@GMTpointingspecialistsltd]

It depends on colour what pigment
The people who supplied the pigment will tell you
I'd normally put 2 to 3 fluid ounces per builders bucket
Mixed dry but you have to mix every bucket the same measure every mix you do

[@essentialbasics9578]

@@GMTpointingspecialistsltd thanks for the insight