A masonry grout bag is an integral tool when it comes to tuckpointing or masonry work.

It’s used to help masonry workers spread grout efficiently when performing brickwork or tuckpointing.

A masonry grout bag kind of looks like a bag used by pastry chefs when making makes.

It resembles a bag used when icing. The difference is a masonry grout bag certainly doesn’t use a material as sweet as icing!. Instead, grout is utilized. Grout or mortar is a paste-like mortar (the concrete mixture of sand, cement, and water), very thick and coarse that is used primarily to fill gaps and crevices when laying tile or doing brickwork or tuck pointing.

The masonry grout bags are generally made out of plastic, and typically measure about 12 inches by 24 inches. The plastic needs to be thicker than regular plastic, yet still flexible enough to manipulate when using. Ideally, the plastic should be seamless, and vinyl is an excellent alternative to plastic.

Some masonry grout bags are made with an option to add a metal or plastic tip (usually 3/8 inch, but other sizes are certainly available).

How Do You Use a Grout Bag for Mortar?

When it comes to knowing how do you use a grout bag for mortar, the first thing you need to do is mix the mortar. The ideal mix is of mortar is two parts cement, one part sand, and water. It needs to be loose.

Also, don’t fill the bag completely. Always fill it about half full and mix it continuously. As mentioned previously, some bags come with the ability to attach a tip, if not and the plastic is thick enough, you can cut the tip as desired.

Once your masonry grout bag is ready and filled with mortar, it’s ready to use.

Squeeze the bag from the top and squeeze it slow and easy to get the desired amount coming out for the job at hand.

Wanna Learn How to Make Your Own Grout Bag? Read On

Now that you know what a masonry grout bag looks like, you can learn how to make your own grout bag. It’s quite simple.

Find a durable and thick heavy duty plastic. You need to cut out the plastic in a triangular or cylinder shape. You can use duct tape to piece it together. The size should be about 12 inches by 24 inches.

Once you have the shape of it completed and duct taped together, cut out a tip. The tip is usually about 3/8 inches or 1/2 inches, but it really depends on the width you desire for the project you’re working on. It must pass through smooth and easy.

What Are Disposable Grout Bags and Are They Beneficial?

There are disposable grout bags or permanent plastic or vinyl grout bags that can be fitted with disposable lines.

The disposable grout bags or disposable lines are made of a thinner plastic, yet still, some of them come with the ability to use a metal tip of various sizes.