Where do I start on my first masonry project?

Identify the phase of the project (aggregates, concrete, tiling, or façade) and follow the category table, which links to the guide with specific products.

Masonry Ingredients: A Complete Guide by Construction Phase

Q: Can I mix products from different manufacturers on the same job?

Yes, it's common, as long as each product is used according to its own technical data sheet.

Q: Does the economical fill gravel work for a decorative garden?

It's not the recommended option if a uniform color or size is needed, since it varies by batch.

Quick answer: a masonry project is built in layers: first the base aggregates (sand, gravel), then the cement or concrete that binds them, then the technical mortars that bond and grout, and finally the façade finishes. This guide takes you straight to the category you need based on your project's phase.

What Do You Need to Solve?

Phase or Situation	Guide
Choosing the right sand for concrete, mortar, or a special use	Construction Sand
Deciding between bagged cement, dosed aggregates, or premixed concrete	Cement, Concrete, and Premixes
Bonding tile, grouting it, or repairing damaged concrete	Technical Mortars and Tile Adhesives
Decorating and waterproofing a façade in a single step	One-Coat Render and Projected Aggregate

From Base to Finish: The Path of a Typical Project

Aggregates: sand and gravel, chosen by particle size and use.
Binder: cement, which binds the aggregates and gives the mix its strength.
Technical mortars and adhesives: for bonding tile, grouting, and repairing concrete with products certified to European standards.
Façade finish: one-coat render with projected aggregate, which decorates and waterproofs in a single step.

An Extra: Economical Fill Gravel

If you need fill volume for a project with no aesthetic requirements, Fill Gravel is a mix of decorative gravels that didn't pass the aesthetic control (for color or size), which allows for a price well below market rate. Ideal for fill where appearance doesn't matter, but not recommended if you need a uniform color or size.

Other Uses: Technical Sand for Microcement

If your project is decorative microcement rather than structural work, we have specific sands like White Granite Microcement Sand and Gray Venture Microcement Sand, designed as a mineral filler in microcements, paints, and polymer concretes, with customizable particle sizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I start if this is my first masonry project?

First identify which phase of the project you're at (aggregates, concrete, tiling, or façade) and follow the table above: each guide explains how to choose the specific product for that phase.

Can I mix products from different manufacturers on the same job?

Yes, it's common: for example, using sand and cement from one brand for the base concrete and Sika technical mortars for bonding and grouting the tiling, as long as each product is used according to its own technical data sheet.

Does the economical fill gravel work for a decorative garden?

It's not the recommended option if you want a uniform color or size, since it varies by batch; for decorative use, a standard gravel with defined size and color is better.

Not sure which product you need for your project? Tell us about it and we'll guide you.