MORTAR PREPARATION

One volume of Proflex Primer®  can be mixed with 3 to 4 volumes of sand or aggregate depending on particle size. A small sample should be prepared first in order to determine the exact ratio and workability properties. The sand or aggregate should be reasonably dry before mixing. Conventional mixers, screeds, and steel trowels can be used to work with epoxy mortars.
 

PROCEDURE:

Have all necessary materials and mixers staged before starting.

1) Mix Proflex Primer® part A with part B in a 5-gallon pail.

     a) Small batches

Add the predetermined (3-4 times epoxy volume) amount of aggregate to the pail in stages and mix with a mud mixer until mortar is uniform and has desired consistency.

Add pre-mixed Proflex Primer® to a cement mixer and add approximately ¼ of the sand or aggregate. Start the mixer rotating and slowly add remainder of the filler while mixer is rotating.

2) Transfer mortar to (previously prepared) surface to be coated and spread to desired thickness using a screed and steel trowel. Sprinkling paint thinner on top of mortar will make it easier to trowel.

Using three different particle sizes of aggregate and then getting a tight packing with a steel trowel can achieve a smooth yet skid resistant finish.

Spreading Rate for 4 gallon of mortar mix (1gal. Proflex Primer® + 3 gal. Aggregate)*

The information presented herein is furnished free of charge and is based on technical data that Pro Guard believes to be reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill and is at their own discretion and risk. Since conditions of use are outside our control we make no warranties, express or implied, and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate or a recommendation to infringe any patents.