Portland-Limestone Cement – Type IL
Type IL Portland Cement is the Sustainable Choice for Custom Mixes
When you’re custom-blending concrete or mortar mixes, you need an eco-friendly, pro-grade Portland Cement you can count on. For your next field-blended mix, turn to Sakrete’s Portland Limestone Cement Type IL to get the job done right — and more sustainably.
Contractors choose Type IL when they want reduced environmental impact without compromising performance. Its improved workability and lower carbon footprint make it ideal for structural concrete, stucco and masonry blends.
Combine Type IL with coarse sand, aggregate, and water for general-use concrete or blend it with lime and mason sand to make mortar for laying brick or block.
Product Details
- Used to create custom concrete, mortar or stucco blends, or add strength to pre-blended mixes
- Formulated for enhanced sustainability – 15% lower CO2 emissions than Type I/II cement.
- For custom concrete, mix with sand and aggregate (1 portland : 2 sand : 3 aggregate)
- For custom mortar, mix with lime and sand (1 portland : 1/4 lime : 3 mason sand
- For topping / bedding: 1 portland : 3-4 general purpose sand
- Available in 47 lb and 94 lb bags
