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Mortar

Mortar for glass block, brick, block, stone veneer and tile, in stock at our Langley showroom. Not sure which one you need? Tell us what you're installing and on what wall, and we'll match the mortar to the job.

Which mortar do I need?

You're installing	Mortar
Glass block walls, windows and partitions	Glass Block Mortar (white)
Brick, block and stone masonry, including below-grade walls	SPEC MIX Type S Mortar (4 colours)
Adhered stone veneer and thin brick	SPEC MIX Polymer Modified Veneer Mortar
Large-format or heavy tile and natural stone, inside or out	ARDEX X 5 (grey or white)

Mortars we carry

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  Target Products

  TARGET® White Glass Block Mortar Mix

  • White
  • 50 lb bag
  • 56 bags per pallet

  A premixed blend of white Portland cement made for glass block. Because it's premixed, you get the same mix every time instead of batching on site.

  • Sets and grouts all types of glass block
  • Improved water resistance
  • Also for repointing or repairing damaged mortar joints, and other jobs that need a white mortar

  Glass block size	Bags per 100 sq. ft.
  6″	10
  8″	7
  12″	5

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  SPEC MIX® · Target Products

  SPEC MIX® Portland Lime & Sand Mortar, Type S

  • 36 kg (80 lb) bag
  • 42 bags per pallet
  • Meets CSA A179

  Colours in stock:

  • Arctic White
  • Snowflake
  • Buff
  • Charcoal

  A dry, pre-blended mix of Portland cement, hydrated lime and dried masonry sand, made for strong bond, water retention and board life. Use it for all types of masonry, above or below grade.

  • Sand is already blended in, which cuts labour and leaves no sand piles or waste on site
  • Consistent from batch to batch
  • Good workability and board life

  Unit	Approx. units per 36 kg bag
  4″ block	14–16
  6″ block	11–13
  8″ block	10–12
  12″ block	9–11
  Modular brick	37–39

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  SPEC MIX® · Target Products

  SPEC MIX® Polymer Modified Adhered Veneer Mortar

  • 36 kg (80 lb) bag
  • 42 bags per pallet
  • Meets CSA A179

  A polymer-modified mortar for bonding adhered manufactured stone veneer, natural thin-cut stone and thin brick to cementitious substrates. It's made for workability, high bond strength, sag resistance and water resistance, and it helps minimize efflorescence.

  • Anti-sag, high-bond mix that helps with natural thin-cut stone
  • Adds bond strength and pop-off protection in dry-stack installs
  • Works with most specified adhered masonry veneer units
  • For concrete, masonry, wood-frame or steel-stud construction

  Use (per 36 kg bag)	Approx. coverage
  Scratch coat	20–23 sq. ft.
  Bonding coat	24–26 sq. ft.
  Joint grout (½″ joints)	38–40 sq. ft.
  Full install (scratch, bond and joint)	13–15 sq. ft.

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  ARDEX

  ARDEX X 5™ Flexible Tile & Stone Mortar

  • Grey
  • White
  • 40 lb (18 kg) bag

  A polymer-modified mortar for large-format and heavy tile and stone. It sets porcelain, quarry, ceramic and most natural stone tile, on floors and walls, inside or out.

  • For large-format and heavy tile, with trowel notches up to 3/4″ square
  • Excellent sag resistance; creamy and easy to apply
  • About 3 hours pot life
  • Interior and exterior; water and frost resistant
  • Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.4, A118.11 and A118.15 (ISO C2TE)

  Square-notch trowel	Coverage per bag
  1/4″ × 1/4″ × 1/4″	80–90 sq. ft.
  1/4″ × 3/8″ × 1/4″	60 sq. ft.
  1/2″ × 1/2″ × 1/2″	40 sq. ft.

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Glass block and SPEC MIX mortar details from targetproducts.com. ARDEX X 5 details from ardexamericas.com. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and check the current data sheet before installing.