Mortar Testing Services

AMR Labs provides two basic mortar testing services including the analysis of mortar composition and mortar color matching.

Below you will find more detailed information about each mortar analysis and mortar testing method. Each analysis tests hardened samples of existing mortar and it is best if some of the sample provided for testing are in larger pieces. We can still test and match mortars from crumbled samples.

Mortar Testing Procedure

What are the procedures for ordering  Mortar Testing or Mortar Matching?



  1. Acquire samples of mortar about 1/4 cup or more larger pieces are best.
    Crumbled mortar samples are ok. We can still test and match them.

  2. Payment for mortar analysis (pay online or by check with samples)

  3. Package: Samples in a bag, a copy of receipt for mortar analysis or a check, your name, E-Mail, job name, job address, and shipping address, and a contact phone number.

  4. Send package to us at:
    AMR Labs/Alamo Masonry Repair
    1525 Corona Dr.
    Granbury, TX 76048

How long does mortar testing take?

Your mortar testing report and a cleaned sample of the original sand will be shipped to you within 5-10 business days.

Some delays may occur with large orders or volume of orders being processed.

Most orders are processed within 1-2 days, and take 1-3 days shipping. - Total turn around time is about 1-2 weeks.

Acquiring A Mortar Sample

Use a hammer and chisel to remove the samples of mortar from the corners of the home or directly from one of the cracks. Then send us the samples with payment or a copy of the receipt for online payments.


  1. Confirm Order and Check-Out


  2. Rush Processing $150.00 per sample

Call today for Mortar Composition Testing and Matching

We provide services across the U.S.
call:

(817) 366-8376

Send Mortar Samples for Testing

*AMR Labs*
1525 Corona Dr.
Granbury, TX 76048

Or email us:

mortarlab@gmail.com

Mortar Testing Analysis and Matching Services

Below is a list of mortar testing options to choose from:

Mortar Testing

This test follows the astm testing methods for testing hardened mortar samples including historic lime mortars. This is a complete mortar analysis and includes the following mortar testing methods and more.

Crushing pressure analysis of the mortar compressive strength, chemical or acid digestion test of mortar, composition testing of mortar samples, among other combined mortar testing methods.

Through this mortar analysis, we identify and determine if the mortar is a historic mortar containing historic lime, the mortar composition, color and general gradation of sand used, ratio of sand and cement binders, and produce a matching mortar formula to the existing mortar. We can also compare samples of mortar tested to confirm if the mortars are of the same composition.
$350.00 per sample


  1. Mortar Testing Report and Formula / Mortar Composition Testing
    $350.00

  2. Add a color match for $150.00
    $150.00

  3. Add a detailed Sand Sieve Analysis for $150.00
    $150/Sieve Analysis

Mortar Matching

In this analysis of existing mortar samples, we test the mortar composition, color and graded particles of the sand, pigments, and compressive strength to determine the mortar formula for matching the old mortar.

This mortar formula is then tested, adjusted, and confirmed to match the existing mortar color for a complete mortar match of the formula, color and composition. This test is commonly used by masonry repair contractors and homeowners looking for diy methods of brick repair to make it easy and accurate, and is used for producing custom bags of mortar.
$325.00 per sample

Brick Repair Mortar Cracks Dallas Each Mortar Match Is Physically Tested and Confirmed. Brick Repair Mortar Cracks Dallas


  1. Certified Mortar Match

    $325.00

    Order your mortar analysis and bags of pre-matched tuck point mortars and make your masonry repairs disappear.
  2. Brick Mortar Repair Products



    Custom Matched Brick Repair Mortar


    Custom Brick Repair Mortar
    With the mortar formula provide from testing, we produce custom brick repair mortars. Each box costs $70.00 and contains two 1-gallon bags of mortar mix. You will need to add local sand and water.

    $70/box


Compressive Strength Testing

Masonry Unit Testing
When choosing the right mortar for a masonry structure, or determining if the mortar used is a good mortar, you need to test the crushing pressure or compressive strength of the masonry units or mortar samples.

This would be the mortar, brick, block, stone, or tiles. Mortar should be slightly softer than the masonry units being installed to prevent damage to the masonry units. This test determines the crushing pressure of masonry units or can test the crushing pressure of the mortar sample. For full details about the mortar, select the mortar testing option above and get a complete mortar testing analysis report.
Compressive strength testing costs $150.00 per sample


  1. Compressive Strength Testing

    $150.00 per test of masonry unit or mortar


Mortar Testing and Matching Services

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Get the mortar tested and properly matched. View our photos to see what this project looks like after our mortar testing and mortar matching services.