Portland cement, the most common type of cement, is created from clay and limestone that hardens with the addition of water. It is a common ingredient of concrete, stucco mortar, grout and more. Portland cement gets its name from its creation in the 18th century in Britain, from it’s similarity to Portland stone, a building material quarried in Isle of Portland in England.
Concrete
Concrete is an important construction material, used all of the world. It is used extensively in roads, buildings, bridges, dams, sidewalks, patios, and more.
Ingredients
2.5 Parts Sand
1 Parts Cement
.5 Parts Water
Aggregate (Variable)
Directions
Mix the sand, cement, aggregate together
Next add water
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Mortar
Mortar is commonly used to hold together building materials, such as stone, brick, tile, etc. It is a thick mixture, with a higher ratio or water to cement to create it’s bonding effect.
Ingredients
3 Parts Sand to 1.5 Parts Cement
Water
Optional: Hydrated Lime (Waterproofing, Eliminated Shrinkage Cracks)
Directions
Mix the sand a cement together
Next add water
Sculptures
Portland cement is often used to artwork or sculpture because of the extra strength it provides.
Ingredients
1 Part Sand (Silica)
2 Parts Cement
Microfibers (variable)
4 Parts Water
Directions
Mix the sand silica and cement together
Next add water
