Masonry Magazine September 2010 Page. 26
MORTARS, MIXTURES AND STAINING
Understanding Concentrated Mortar Colors
Solomon Colors Concentrated Mortar Colors A, H, X Series provide infinite possibilities to complement or contrast any masonry units utilized within commercial projects or one's own personal home. Since 18 percent to 20 percent of the visual surface of the average brick wall is mortar, use of SGS Mortar Colors will enhance your projects value and individualism.
The pre-measured unit concept of SGS provides uniform color control with the flexibility of utilizing local masonry and/or Portland and lime cements to achieve the proper strength and mix design for bricks, blocks, stucco or stone unit construction eliminating color variations caused by Inaccurate jobsite dosages. SGS Mortar Colors are products of pure natural and/or synthetic iron oxides, which are finely milled and blended under strict quality control procedures producing uniform and consistently strong tinting strength for maximum coloring power. Test panels of selected jobsite materials, color and mixing procedures should be constructed, fully cured, and reviewed and accepted by all participating parties prior the actual construction.
Proper Mixing
A mechanical mixer should be used to assure proper mixing of the pigments, and only full batches should be mixed. To provide uniform color and workability, load the mixer as follows:
Load 3/4 amount of the water
Load 1/3 amount of the sand
Add masonry cement or Portland and lime mixture
Add the appropriate number of SGS A, H. and X Series units (always dose color by weight, not by volume, which will be accomplished by the appropriate number of units of SGS color)
Slowly add the balance of sand and water and mix for five minutes or until color uniformity and consistent workability is achieved
Only mix enough mortar that can be used within two hours of original mixing or 1.5 hours from original mixing, if ambient temperature is above 80 degrees. Re-tempering colored mortar should be avoided, due to the addition of water will/can lighten the mortar color. Water consistency should be maintained throughout the project.
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