Australian Builders Hydrated Lime is a versatile, premium quality product suitable for a wide range of building, gardening, agricultural, and industrial uses. It delivers a professional finish and long-lasting durability in every application.

Specification and Features

• Premium quality, high-performance hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide - Ca[OH]₂).
• Produced by hydrating quicklime (calcium oxide) to form a fine, highly reactive lime powder.
• Chemical Reaction: CaO + H₂O ? Ca[OH]₂ + Heat
• Hard wearing and durable, suitable for professional and DIY use.
• Always follow safety, usage, and handling directions.

Applications

• Mortar and cement mixes – enhances workability, plasticity, and longevity.
• Gardens and lawns – pH adjustment and soil conditioning.
• Tree spraying and white-washing.
• Industrial water treatment and pollution control.
• Livestock sanitation and hygiene.
• Flux in steel manufacturing.

Installation Tips / Usage Guidelines

• Used by builders, DIYers, and handymen for improved mortar and plaster quality.
• Adds plasticity to mortar, making brick-laying faster with ber joints.
• Reduces the need for re-watering; improves joint filling and bedding.
• Improves elasticity of mortar, absorbing vibrations and minor structural movement without cracking or water penetration.
• Extends mortar workability time and produces more subtle joint colour finishes.

Available In

• 20kg bags

Delivery & Pickup

• Sydney-wide delivery
• Crane trucks with up to 21m reach available to get your delivery to you exactly where you need it
• Click & Collect available – ready in 2 hours
• Bulk pricing available for account customers

Need Help?

Call us on (02) 8543 3401. We can help you with quantity calculations, product information, and delivery solutions.