Mortarthane™ HF Installation Guide
Mortarthane™ HF Installation Guide
Surface Preparation
Remove all dirt, oil, dust, contaminants, peeling coatings, and laitance before coating for a trouble-free bond. Floors with strong existing coatings can be sanded and recoated.
Refer to Garon’s Master Surface Preparation & Moisture Guideline for complete details.
Mixing Instructions
- Choose a protected mix area; cover with cardboard or plastic.
- Ensure components are between 50°F–85°F.
- Do not mix until ready for immediate use.
- If hardener crystallizes, heat to 110–120°F.
Kit Includes: Resin (Part A), Hardener (Part B), Aggregate (Part C).
- Pour resin into mixer pail, scrape sides and bottom.
- Add hardener; pre-blend for ~30 seconds.
- Gradually add aggregate until uniform (≈1 min).
- Do not mix more than 1½ minutes to avoid premature hardening.
Thorough blending is critical for uniform finish and proper curing.
Trowel Application
A. Planning
Finish sections within 15 minutes to avoid placement lines.
B. Edge Details
Cut keyways at free edges (doorways, walls, joints): ½" x ½" recommended.
C. Slope and Pitch
Apply on floors pitched up to ½" per foot. For thickness >½", add Garon Grit™ or pea stone.
D. Crack Repair
Small cracks: use Mortarthane™ SL. Larger cracks: route and fill with Mortarthane™ HF mortar. Prime with Garon Prime™.
E. Placement
Place entire batch immediately after mixing and begin troweling. Spread with screed or rake.
F. Finishing
- Compact with steel trowel; avoid over-troweling.
- Lightly roll with clean ¼" nap roller to remove marks.
- Broadcast aluminum oxide or sand for slip resistance.
Keep moisture away during installation and curing to prevent blistering.