Trowelled in mortars are the work horse of the epoxy coatings industry. Mortars are used in manufacturing facilities, equipment rooms and aisle ways, as well as as many other areas where heavy wear and impact are issues. In fact, the only downside to a trowelled in mortar system is cost. Aside from Epoxy Terrazzo, mortars are the most expensive of the resinous systems. There are many other factors like chemical resistance which can increase the cost as well, though these factors can also affect our other systems.

    Here is an example of a typical trowelled in mortar system. Note the different layers used to build it. They are from bottom to top, left to right: primer, epoxy mortar, grout coat, top coat.

  This repair was made to replace cement-latex against an accordion door track in a Columbus High School auditorium

Conditions that Warrant a Trowelled Mortar

-Forklift traffic.
-Metal/Hard Wheeled Carts.
-Frequent impacts.
-Thermal Shock (Hot Power washing, adjacent freezer/cooler)
-Heavy wheel traffic (fire stations, indoor loading docks)
-Primary/Secondary containment