Bonstone® Historic Restoration Mortar (HRM™)
Bonstone® Historic Restoration Mortar (HRM™) is a two-component, lime-based, latex modified mortar for the restoration of historic masonry structures.
Product families
Applications
- Concrete Coatings & Stains
- Repair & Rehabilitation
Product Families
- Mortar & Grouts
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Bonstone
- Features
Breathable, Crack Resistant, Durable, Fast Setting, Good Adhesion, Good Bonding Strength; Fast Setting (30-60 minutes at 75°F); Breathable; Durable; Matches Natural Finish; Easy to Use; Strong Bornd; V.O.C. Free
- Product Type
- 2K (2 component) Mortar
- Color
- Custom
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Paints & Coatings
- Technology
- Ready-to-Use Products
- Labeling Claims
- VOC-free
- Handling
Shelf life is approximately one year if kept in unopened cans in a dry area at 75°F.
- Usage
Surface repairs to historic stone and masonry structures.; Skim coating vertical stone; Designed for durable esthetic repairs; Easy to mix and apply to your surface; Designed as a slurry or knife grade application; Limitations: Use on oil, grease, and coating free substrates.; Surface Preparation & Use; Use gloves, wear eye protection, and avoid skin contact. When grinding cured materials, wear a dust mask. Mix only the amount of material which can be used in 15 minutes. Clean uncured HRM Historic Restoration Mortar from tools with hot, soapy water. Remove cured material mechanically. Recommend testing an area of the structure before applying to large sections.; All materials should be at or above 55°F. Priming: For best adhesion, do not apply product to dry surfaces- light misting is appropriate. Mix part b well before using. Combine the two ingredients of powder and liquid until a slurry or knife grade desired consistency is obtained. Determine the powder to liquid proportion that works and handles the best for your particular application. Use a straight edge trowel to spread the material. Lightly mist the repair mortar with clean water immediately after application. Allow to cure before carving, grinding, or shaping.; Temperature dependency: Temperature will affect the working properties of the material. Minimum temperatures are above 50F.; MAINTENANCE: Designed for application in areas inaccessible to maintenance procedures.; Application Thickness: The Historic Restoration Mortar(HRM) is recommended for maximum thickness of 1 inch per application. For a thickness greater than 1 inch, multiple layering applications are recommended.; Surface repairs to stone and masonry structures; Repair pits and holes; High bond adhesive
- Packaging And Availability
Bonstone® Historic Restoration Mortar (HRM™) is packaged in 7 pound kits ( 5 lbs part A powder and 2 lbs latex binder part B); and also in larger 63-pound kits.
- Ready to Use Product Features
- Breathable
- Crack Resistant
- Durable
- Fast Setting
- Good Adhesion
- Good Bonding Strength
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Masonry
- Stone
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compressive Strength | 1433.0 | psi | — |
| Flexural Strength | 494.0 | psi | — |
| Flexural Modulus | 61246.0 | psi | — |
| Moisture Vapor Permeability | 55.2 | perms | ASTM E-96 |
| Shrinkage | 0.24 | % | ASTM C157 |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Set Time (75°F) | 0.5 - 1 | hour |
| Full Cure Time (75°F) | max. 24 | hours |
