Its it possible to use some sort of sealant gun to apply mortar to
joints in brickwork?

sponix

sPoNiX wrote:
Its it possible to use some sort of sealant gun to apply mortar to
joints in brickwork?

I have washed one out and used it for applying plaster into narrow
gaps. For mortar/cement you'll probably have to cut the nozzle to a
larger diameter.

Just suck it and see!

In article , SPoNiX wrote:
Its it possible to use some sort of sealant gun to apply mortar to
joints in brickwork?

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...41269&id=17951

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"sPoNiX" wrote in message
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Its it possible to use some sort of sealant gun to apply mortar to
joints in brickwork?

sponix

QVC have demonstrated such a gun, (Dugar) IIRC:
The nozzle applicator is a copper tubing off-cut which can
be deformed with pliers to the gap required - Two 'nozzles'
are included with the device - but thereafter you just cut-off
and deform what you need.

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sPoNiX wrote:
Its it possible to use some sort of sealant gun to apply mortar to
joints in brickwork?

I have washed one out and used it for applying plaster into narrow
gaps. For mortar/cement you'll probably have to cut the nozzle to a
larger diameter.


How do you get the plunger base (the bit at the bottom of the tube that
moves when pushed) out?

Des


Just suck it and see!

In article ,
says...

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sPoNiX wrote:
Its it possible to use some sort of sealant gun to apply mortar to
joints in brickwork?

I have washed one out and used it for applying plaster into narrow
gaps. For mortar/cement you'll probably have to cut the nozzle to a
larger diameter.


How do you get the plunger base (the bit at the bottom of the tube that
moves when pushed) out?

Blow it?

Tony Bryer wrote:
In article , SPoNiX wrote:

Its it possible to use some sort of sealant gun to apply mortar to
joints in brickwork?


http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...41269&id=17951

Anyone know if these are any good?

david

Lobster wrote:
Tony Bryer wrote:
In article , SPoNiX wrote:

Its it possible to use some sort of sealant gun to apply mortar to
joints in brickwork?


http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...41269&id=17951

Anyone know if these are any good?

I've used one to repoint a house in lime mortar. Well worth the money
IMO, it saved lots of time. The only pain is filling it, I made
"sausages" of mortar on a flat surface and became handy at sliding them
from the trowel into the gun.

Lobster wrote:
Tony Bryer wrote:
In article SPoNiX wrote:
Its it possible to use some sort of sealant gun to apply mortar to
joints in brickwork?

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...41269&id=17951

Anyone know if these are any good?

Apparently it works with "most mortars" that "don't contain sharp sand
or aggregates". Huh? If you use a fine sand with a lot of plasticiser
they might work I suppose...

Tony Bryer wrote in
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http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...41269&id=17951

That's a lot like one often demonstrated on QVC; they make it look very
good. (And if their idiot front men can use it, anyone can)

mike

Des Higgins wrote:
How do you get the plunger base (the bit at the bottom of the tube that
moves when pushed) out?

Des,
I used a long Chop Stick to push the plunger back before
refilling. It was quite a job and I did have to hit it with a 'mmer.
I've also got some long pieces of 6mm. dowel. Try a metal skewer.

Chris.