Alamo Certified Mortar Matching - Lab tested and confirmed mortar matches perfect for any masonry repairs.

2-3 samples of your mortar are sent in for testing. These samples are lab tested for general hardness and color. Our lab technicians create an exact formula to match your mortar. From there, our service professionals use this formula to complete your repairs, or you may order bags of Pre-Matched Mortars for you or the contractor of your choice to complete the repairs.

For more information about Pre-Mix Mortars or where to send your samples click Brick Repair Mortars. Our estimators will obtain samples for any projects we directly service.

Mortar Color Matching

Get an "Alamo Certified Mortar Match". (Get your match and use the contractor of your choice)

Alamo Certified Mortar Matching - The First Step to Quality Repairs

Our certified mortar matches are performed by our lab specialists. Each mortar sample is carefully inspected and analyzed to determine the grade of sand and color tones in them.

After the samples are inspected and analyzed visually and digitally, the two results are compared and tested until a proper match is achieved. This formula is then physically tested, and visually and digitally confirmed, and Pre-Mixed.

These matches are guaranteed to match within a reasonable tone to the original mortar. In most cases these matches are undetectable immediately upon drying.

Some matches may look lighter than the original mortar due to the levels of mold and/or mildew in the surface. These tones are best left to nature to recreate because they will vary greatly around the home, and they die back at different times of the year.

Please note that all orders within the state of Texas are taxable for both on or off line ordering. Our tax rate is 8.25%. (All orders from other states must be paid online)

Pre-Mix Mortars - Don't get Conned by Contractors that only claim they can match your mortar. Get it certified and lab tested. Order mortar mixes pre-matched to your formula.

Order Now! $26.50  Pre-Matched Mortars

Minimum order is 3 bags.

 

Acquiring a sample 

Use a hammer and chisel to remove the samples of mortar from the corners of the home or directly from one of the cracks.  Then send us these items:

1.      Send 2-3 samples of mortar which have been taken from the corners of the home, or from the specific work areas. 

2.     We will need a check or money order in the amount of $60.00 (US) for your mortar match and formula. See also Pre-Mix Mortars. For your convenience we accept credit card payments through PAYPAL. (if paying through Paypal, print an extra copy of your receipt to enclose with the mortar samples.)

Additional things which we will need: 

1.      your name/company name 

2.      a contact phone number 

3.      a mailing or E-mail address for the return of your mortar formula

4.    we also need the physical address of the project if it is different than the mailing address.   

5.    receipts for online purchase of mortar match or Pre-Mix Mortars if applicable   

Send these items to:
Alamo Masonry
9603 Ravenswood Rd.
Granbury, TX 76049

 

email contact at <sales@alamomasonryrepair.com>

Mortar Matching Procedures:

 

In order to ensure a proper match, we need at least two samples for testing. These samples are gathered during the estimate.

The samples are visually inspected and any noticeable details are taken. A sample is then tested for its general hardness, and composition.

Mortar Composition

We determine the type of mortar mixes, sands, and other elements that compose the sample. We also check for known local contaminates that will affect the color or texture of the mortar.

Digital Confirmation

A sample is digitally confirmed to the new mortar formula.

Determining Mortar Texture

The texture of the match is determined by comparison to different grades of sand.

Analysis of Mortar Color

We analyze the mortar samples in our lab and match each colors found to the right tone in the database.

The results from each of these sections are processed and combined into an exact mortar formula to match the original sample.

Mortar Formula Confirmation

This formula is then physically tested and visually confirmed before being packaged into Pre-Mix Mortars.

Each formula is guaranteed to match (within a reasonable tone) in the color and texture to the samples provided from your home. Mold and Mildew may need to re-grow in the pores to complete the match. This part of natural aging we cannot recreate because these tones vary around your home and change throughout the year.

Most mortar matches are not visible immediately upon drying.