Is this Type N or Type S mortar?

It is Type N, meeting ASTM C 270, at 750 psi. Use Type S for load-bearing or below-grade walls.

Can I use it for a retaining wall?

Only for low, non-structural garden walls. Retaining walls that hold back soil need engineered, load-bearing mortar and reinforcement.

Add water gradually and mix to a thick, spreadable consistency, following the bag ratio. Too much water weakens the cured mortar.

Yes. Type N is the usual choice for repointing older, softer brick because it is more flexible than harder mixes.

Yes, mortar dye can be added to the mix water. Test a small batch first to check the final shade.

One 60 lb bag of gray mortar mix. You supply the water and mixing tools.

At Lowe's, for $6.98, as of our latest check.

2 stores we checked sell it, including Lowe's, Ace Hardware.

$6.98at Lowe'sChecked Nov 8

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