
WORKRITE®
PORTLAND CEMENT & LIME – COLORED
Stocked Colors (16 Color Options)
Proper mortar color selection is critical in delivering the proper appearance to a structure. We offer 60 standard colors to meet most any project need. Still can’t find the right color? Reach out to our sales staff to learn about formulating a custom color.
PORTLAND CEMENT & LIME – COLORED
WORKRITE®® Colored Portland Cement & Lime Blend (PCL) is produced using Portland cement, hydrated lime, iron oxide pigments and other materials to produce a variety of colored mortar products. Each formula is created crafted ensuring that the product meets or exceeds ASTM requirements and the standards of the masonry industry.
Applicable ASTM Specifications
- C 150 Standard Specification for Portland Cement
- C 207 Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime
- C 270 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
- C 144 Aggregates for Masonry Mortar
- C 979 Pigments for Concrete
- C 780 Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation
Available Formulations
Type N: Normal strength
Type N should only be used for above-grade construction and is recommended for exterior brick and block veneers.
Type S: Medium strength
A stronger mix, Type S can be used above or below grade.
Type M*: High strength
Our strongest mix, Type M is designed for below-grade or where additional compressive strengths are required.
*Type M cements are available by custom-order only.
Type O:
Type O is a special lime-based tuckpoint mortar typically used for restoration work.
Product Certifications and Mill Tests
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Certification Letter - Type O Colored Portland Cement & Lime
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Certification Letter - Type N Colored Portland Cement & Lime
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Certification Letter - Type S Colored Portland Cement & Lime
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Certification Letter - Type M Colored Portland Cement & Lime
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Mill Test - Type O Colored Portland Cement & Lime
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Mill Test - Type N Colored Portland Cement & Lime
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Mill Test - Type S Colored Portland Cement & Lime
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Mill Test - Type M Colored Portland Cement & Lime
General Downloads
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WORKRITE Cement Products Portfolio
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Understanding Proper Mortar Selection
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General Specifications
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Mixing Instructions
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Colored Mortar Cleaning Instructions
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WORKRITE Safety Data Sheet
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Compressive Strength Testing
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LEED Certification with Extraction Points - All WORKRITE Products
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LEED Certification - All WORKRITE Products