The color of each sand particle is hidden by the gray cement/lime coating. This is why when you look at a brand-new brick or concrete block wall, the color of the mortar is uniform.

If you've just purchased some bricks for a renovation project, you might be curious why these clay bricks have holes in them.

But older bricks are softer and require a softer mortar that “gives” a little. You can make a good guess using the age of your home—if it’s 50 years old or less, you can go with a standard ...

At Home Explore Ask the Builder: The secret trick to match brick mortar Feb. 3, 2025 at 8:00 am Updated Feb. 23, 2025 at 4:01 am ...