What is the term used for traveling mortar into a joint after the masonry units are laid?

The term used for traveling mortar into a joint after the masonry units are laid is pointing. Pointing specifically refers to the process of applying mortar to the joints of masonry to enhance both the appearance and durability of the wall. It typically involves the use of a pointing trowel to ensure that the mortar is properly compacted into the joint, creating a neat finish that helps prevent water infiltration and improves the overall structural integrity of the masonry work.

In contrast, grouting refers to filling voids or spaces with a flowable material, which is often used in larger masonry assemblies or tile work but is not specifically about finishing the joints between individual masonry units. Finishing usually refers to a broader category of techniques used to complete a surface, and while it may involve joint treatment, it does not specifically denote the act of filling mortar into masonry joints. Jointing may be utilized to describe the broader category of working with joints but does not capture the focused act of applying mortar into the joints that pointing does.