Mortar Matching

Professional Mortar Matching in Thomasville, NC

Top Hat Chimney & Masonry continues to earn customer loyalty and referrals because we take such pride in our work. After decades in the business, almost everyone in the Piedmont area knows someone who hired us successfully for a project. They know that our attention to detail is unparalleled, right down to matching new repairs and restorations with the surrounding masonry to correct the damage and appearance of original brick and stone.

BECOME A MORTAR EXPERT

To help customers understand the details of mortar matching, we encourage you to take a close look at an older brick wall. Brand new brick joints often have a film of lime or cement produced by tooling the joint. This very thin film erodes with time. Water, wind, and pollution constantly work to expose the sand that was used to create the mortar. You'll see the film, or lack of it, depending on the age of the wall!

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WHAT MAKES A PERFECT MATCH?

In addition to choosing the correct brick, block, or stone, mortar matching is another part of completing a repair correctly instead of just doing a quick fix. Believe it or not, the key factor in a successful color and texture match lies in matching the sand used when mixing the mortar. The sand in mortar accounts for well over 70% of the color you see! Our expert masonry team uses a mix of techniques and materials to create a perfect visual match, replicating every type of sand and binders used in the mortar—even down to real horsehair in older construction!