Everbuild Liquid Concentrated Mortar Tone 1L
Everbuild Liquid Concentrated Mortar Tone 1L, also known as Everbuild 209 Liquid Mortar Tone, is a black cement colourant formulated for use in mortar, concrete, render, screed and pointing mixes. Its concentrated liquid formulation disperses evenly through the mixture, helping users achieve a consistent shade throughout each prepared batch.
The amount added can be adjusted to create different colour depths, ranging from subtle grey tones through to a much darker black finish. This makes the product suitable for new construction, repairs, restoration and decorative masonry work where the appearance of the mortar or concrete is an important part of the finished project.
In addition to colouring the mix, Everbuild Liquid Mortar Tone contains a plasticiser that helps improve workability and trowelability. It can also help reduce bleeding and segregation while inhibiting efflorescence. Its liquid form is easier to disperse than many powdered pigments, reducing the risk of unmixed colour particles within the finished material.
Colours Cement-Based Mixes
Everbuild Liquid Mortar Tone is suitable for colouring a wide selection of cement-containing products, including:
- Bricklaying mortar
- Pointing mortar
- Sand and cement render
- Concrete mixes
- Flooring screeds
- Granolithic screeds
- Decorative cement-based applications
The black colourant can be used to complement dark bricks, create contrasting mortar joints or produce a decorative grey or black finish in concrete and render. The final shade will depend on the dosage and the natural colour of the other materials in the mix.
Grey Portland cement, white cement, sand colour, aggregate colour and water content can all affect the result. White cement will generally produce cleaner or lighter shades, while standard grey cement will influence the tone and depth of the finished colour.
Consistent Colour Between Batches
Producing matching coloured mortar across multiple batches requires careful measurement. Changes in the amount of colourant, cement, sand or water can cause visible differences after the material has cured.
For the most consistent result, use the same type and batch of cement and sand throughout the project. Measure all components accurately and maintain the same mortar-tone-to-gauging-water ratio for every batch. Mixing times and methods should also remain consistent.
Do not estimate the amount by eye. Use a clean measuring container and record the dosage used for the trial mix. This measurement can then be repeated for each subsequent batch.
Where possible, prepare enough material to complete a full elevation, panel or clearly defined section without changing batches. Small variations may become particularly noticeable where new work meets previously cured mortar.
Adjustable Colour Depth
The concentration of Everbuild Liquid Mortar Tone can be adjusted to achieve a range of black and grey shades. A lower dosage will produce a lighter effect, while increasing the concentration will create a deeper colour.
The wet mix will normally appear darker than the fully cured material. For this reason, the final shade should not be judged immediately after mixing or application.
Prepare a small trial batch using the same cement, sand, aggregate and water that will be used for the full project. Apply the sample in a representative location and allow it to cure and dry completely before confirming the colour.
Environmental conditions can also affect the appearance. Temperature, humidity, curing rate and moisture exposure may create minor variations even where the same measured recipe is used.
Contains a Mortar Plasticiser
Everbuild 209 Liquid Mortar Tone contains a plasticising component that helps improve the workability and trowelability of mortar and screed mixes. Improved workability can make the material easier to place, spread and finish without relying on excessive water.
Adding too much water to mortar may reduce its strength and increase the likelihood of shrinkage or colour variation. Water should therefore be added gradually and only in the amount needed to produce the required consistency.
The product also helps reduce bleeding and segregation. This supports more even distribution of water, cement, aggregate and pigment throughout the mix, contributing to a more uniform finished appearance.
Although the product contains a plasticiser, some specified mortar designs may still require a separate admixture. Always follow the project specification and the instructions for any additional products used in the same mix.
Helps Inhibit Efflorescence
Efflorescence appears as a white or pale deposit on the surface of brickwork, mortar or concrete. It occurs when soluble salts move through the material with moisture and crystallise as the water evaporates.
Everbuild Liquid Mortar Tone is formulated to help inhibit efflorescence, supporting a cleaner and more consistent coloured finish. However, no admixture can completely prevent deposits where there is excessive water, persistent moisture penetration or unsuitable construction practice.
Correct mixing, curing, detailing and protection from adverse weather remain important. Fresh work should be protected from heavy rain, frost, rapid drying and contamination in accordance with accepted construction practice.
Chloride-Free Formulation
Everbuild Liquid Mortar Tone has a total chloride-ion content below 0.1%. Its chloride-free formulation makes it suitable for a wide variety of cement-based applications where the introduction of chloride should be avoided.
Suitability should still be checked against the project specification, particularly for structural, reinforced or engineered concrete. The product is intended primarily as a colouring admixture and must not be assumed to provide structural, waterproofing or frost-protection properties.
How to Mix Everbuild Liquid Mortar Tone
Shake or mix the container thoroughly before use. Add the measured Liquid Mortar Tone to the gauging water at a rate of approximately 0.5–1 litre of colourant per litre of gauging water, depending on the required shade.
Do not exceed one litre of Liquid Mortar Tone per litre of gauging water. Add the coloured gauging liquid to the cement and aggregate, then mix thoroughly until the colour is evenly distributed and the mortar or concrete reaches the required consistency.
For bricklaying mortar, a typical starting mix may use one part ordinary Portland cement to six parts building sand. The exact mortar design must be selected according to the intended application, substrate and project requirements.
Always use the lowest colourant dosage that achieves the required result. Excessive pigment or inconsistent measurement can affect the appearance and potentially influence the performance of the mix.
Key Benefits
- Concentrated black liquid cement colourant
- Suitable for mortar, concrete, render and screed
- Ideal for bricklaying and pointing applications
- Creates a range of black and grey shades
- Adjustable dosage for different colour depths
- Disperses quickly and evenly through the mix
- Liquid formulation reduces unmixed pigment particles
- Contains a plasticiser to improve workability
- Helps improve trowelability
- Reduces bleeding and segregation
- Helps inhibit efflorescence
- Chloride-free formulation
- Supplied in a 1-litre container
Product Information
- Brand: Everbuild
- Product: 209 Liquid Mortar Tone
- Product type: Cement colouring admixture
- Colour: Black
- Container size: 1 litre
- Suitable for: Mortar, concrete, render, screed and pointing
- Dosage: Approximately 0.5–1 litre per litre of gauging water
- Maximum dosage: 1 litre per litre of gauging water
- Total chloride-ion content: Less than 0.1%
- Approximate density: 1.1–1.25g/cm³
- Shelf life: Up to 24 months when correctly stored
Storage and Application Advice
Store Everbuild Liquid Mortar Tone in cool, dry conditions between +5°C and +25°C, away from direct sunlight. Protect the container from frost, as freezing or unsuitable storage conditions may damage the product and reduce its shelf life.
Keep the container tightly closed when it is not being used. Wear suitable gloves and eye protection during mixing and wash splashes from the skin promptly.
Always read the product label and the latest safety and technical data sheets before use. Complete a fully cured trial mix before beginning the main project and maintain identical measurements across every batch for the most consistent finished colour.
