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# Mason & Mortar Mix Selector Guide

Mason & Mortar Mix Selector Guide 
Structural Mortar 
Products 
Attributes 
Structural Block 
Walls 
Brick Veneer 
Tuck Point 
Mortar Joints 
Manufactured 
Veneer Stone 
Dry Stack 
Veneer Stone 
Natural Stone 
Barbeques / 
Planters 
Glass Block 
Columns / 
Pillars 
Block 
Foundations 
Application 
• Structural block 
and brick 
applications 
• Superior 
workability 
• Above or below 
grade 
• 1800 psi (12.4 
MPa) at 28 days 
Mason Mix 
Type ‘S’ 
(No. 1136-80) 
Mason Mix 
Type ‘N’ 
(No. 1136-86) 
Mortar Mix 
(No. 1102) 
Veneer Stone 
Mortar 
(No. 1137-80) 
Polymer Modified 
Veneer Stone Mortar 
(No. 1137-85) 
Glass Block 
Mortar 
(No. 1610) 
Non-Load Bearing Homeowner 
Non-Structural 
Veneer Stone 
Application 2x Bond Strength White Color 
Water Resistant 
• Non-structural 
brick veneer 
applications 
• Superior 
workability 
• Above grade 
only 
• 750 psi (5.2 MPa) 
at 28 days 
• Type ‘N’ Mortar 
• General Use 
• Above grade 
only 
• 750 psi (5.2 MPa) 
at 28 days 
• Very low sag 
• Use for scratch 
coat bond coat 
and grout joints 
• 1800 psi (12.4 
MPa) at 28 days 
• 3200 psi (21.7 
MPa) slant shear 
bond strength 
• Water resistant 
• Dry stack 
applications 
• Very low sag 
• 1800 psi (12.4 
MPa) at 28 days 
• Waterproofing 
additives 
• White color 
• 1800 psi (12.4 
MPa) at 28 days 
For SPEC DATA and Guide Specification documents on all our Commercial Grade products, 
please visit our “On the Job” section at www.quikrete.com 
ASTM ASTM C 270 
Type ‘S’ ASTM C 270 
Type ‘N’ ASTM C 270 
Type ‘N’ ASTM C 270 
Type ‘S’ ASTM C 270 
Type ‘S’ ASTM C 270 
Type ‘S’ 
Strengths