Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Nov 09, 2017 9:13 pm I'd like to German Smear/Mortar Wash an internal wall and the basic material is white mortar. However, I can't find white mortar for sale. Does anyone know if it can be bought in Australia or if I have to make it up. If it's the latter, can anyone recommend a mix/recipe so that I can achieve a white/brightness of the mortar as per this wall... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: White Mortar for German Smear 3Apr 18, 2019 11:30 am I ended up buying white cement from bunnings and made my own limewash with it. The white cement made the bond stronger and brighter. I think I referenced this site from memory - https://www.askthebuilder.com/whitewashing-brick/ Good luck. Re: White Mortar for German Smear 4Apr 30, 2019 12:50 pm kirk I'd like to German Smear/Mortar Wash an internal wall and the basic material is white mortar. However, I can't find white mortar for sale. Does anyone know if it can be bought in Australia or if I have to make it up. If it's the latter, can anyone recommend a mix/recipe so that I can achieve a white/brightness of the mortar as per this wall... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I’d love to know how yours turned out. Have you got a photo? 2 1153 Hi, I am planning to select San Selmo reclaimed original for the fascade of my build. I have seen many photos on line of the brick varying from a rustic to a neat finish.… 0 3371 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place - I’m new to the property/building journey (trying to buy my first home) so not sure where/who to go with these sorts of… 0 14097 |