Watch out for that new quick-set mortar mix from the big box store

I was laying a herringbone patio in Austin last week and a veteran mason on the crew said my joints looked 'sloppy and weak' because I was mixing the whole bag at once. He told me to only mix half a bag at a time, because this stuff starts to set way faster than the old formula. How are you guys adjusting your mix times for these newer products?

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wendy_henderson2134m ago

That mason is just old school and resistant to change. I've mixed full bags of the new Pro-Set brand all summer in Phoenix heat with zero issues. The key is using a drill with enough torque and not adding extra water. My joints are rock solid.

carr.abby19m ago

Seriously, what drill are you even using?