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Mortex has a full line of concrete toppings to fill any concrete surface application need.
Compare the properties of our products and select the one to give you a lifetime of quality.

 
Keystone Kool Deck
Marquee
Systex

Cost and Maintenance
Installation CostOverall Lowest cost. Surface and concrete base installed in 1 day.Overall Lowest cost. Surface and concrete base installed in 1 day.More expensive. 28 day concrete curing period. 1 day for base and topping, or over a 48 hour period for convenience.
Maintenance CostJust rinse with hose and an occasional scrubbing with soap and water.Just rinse with hose and an occasional scrubbing with soap and water.Just rinse with hose and an occasional scrubbing with soap and water. More stain resistant.
Product Features
ComfortSignificantly lowers concrete surface temperature.Lowers or sustains concrete surface temperature depending on color.Warmer than Keystone Kool Deck. Lowers standard concrete surface temperature.
SafetyTextured, nonskid surface, wet or dry.Textured, nonskid surface, wet or dry.Textured, nonskid surface, wet or dry. Quality less than that of Kool Deck.
Product Integrity47 years of excellence.20 years of excellence.8 years of excellence.
Colors13 standard colors that don't fade.11 standard colors that don't fade.11 standard colors (11 of the 13 available Kool Deck colors.)
Color FastnessInorganic colors that don't fade.Inorganic colors that don't fade.Organic colors that may fade. Can require color coat reallocation after 4 years.
StrengthCement is the binder. Same as concrete.Cement is the binder. Stronger and more durable than concrete.Polymer and polymer binders.
Physical AppearanceUnique and the "original" Keystone Kool Deck.Unique and the "original" Marquee.Textured Knockdown similar to Keystone Kool Deck.
Environmental Factors
Surface Failure from Thermal StressNo stress - coefficient of expansion and contraction are the same for both base and topping.No stress - coefficient of expansion and contraction are the same for both base and topping.Coefficient of expansion and contraction are different for base and topping.
Surface Failure from Freeze - ThawAlthough water-resistant, it is not sealed to moisture passage.Although water-resistant, it is not sealed to moisture passage.Moisture passage is minimal, almost completely sealed.
Ozone & UV RadiationNo ingredients in this product are affected.No ingredients in this product are affected.Over time (5 years) this product is affected in varying amounts.
Environmentally SafeMade from natural materials. No petrochemicals.Made from natural materials. No petrochemicals.Made from natural materials and petrochemicals.

 

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