Mortar & Plaster’s first EPDs hit the spec radar
Fresh transparency, right where specifiers need it. Mortar & Plaster just published its debut Environmental Product Declarations for core dry‑mix finishes. For contractors and consultants chasing project carbon targets, this puts another credible option on the board without slowing submittals or adding rework.
What Mortar & Plaster published
Mortar & Plaster introduced two product‑family EPDs that cover its cementitious wall‑finish staples. One declaration is for Cement Renders and Plasters, the other for the dash bond “Rush Coats,” both used to prepare and finish masonry and concrete. Each EPD is product‑family in scope, so multiple mix variants are covered rather than a single SKU, which helps teams specifiy broadly across projects.
Who verified the EPDs
Both EPDs are published with EPD International AB under EN 15804 A2. The life‑cycle work was prepared by Envirolink, a recognized LCA developer. Validity extends to May 19, 2026, which comfortably spans today’s active bid cycles.
Why this debut matters in the market
Mortar & Plaster manufactures dry‑mix mortars for wall preparation and finishing, sold to contractors and developers across fast‑build markets in the Gulf and beyond. These are high‑volume, everyday materials. When they come with product‑specific, third‑party verified EPDs, design teams can document impacts with confidence instead of defaulting to conservative database factors. That keeps the product in play when carbon accounting tightens.
The categories now covered
The new declarations address two common use cases in interiors and façades. The rush coat provides mechanical key and adhesion over concrete prior to plaster. The cement render and plaster EPD covers mixes used for internal and external leveling and finishing. Together they answer frequent specification asks on walls, ceilings, and façade prep.
Competitive snapshot
Here is how close peers show up on EPD coverage for comparable categories as of January 5, 2026.
- Knauf Orbond: EPD for MP 75 L gypsum plaster is current, published with EPD International AB, covering a family of machine‑applied plasters. That is strong coverage for interior plastering.
- Saint‑Gobain Gyproc Egypt: EPD for Gyplast mortar is current and public, signaling plaster‑mortar transparency in the region.
- Weber Saint‑Gobain Turkey: Multiple current EPDs for mineral façade coatings and tile adhesives, which overlaps with render and finishing scopes on façades.
Several other dry‑mix players in the region appear with limited or no current EC3‑listed EPDs for plasters and renders today, including Terraco and Fosroc. That gap leaves room for Mortar & Plaster to be shortlisted when EPDs are a pre‑check.
What this changes for specs and bids
With these EPDs in hand, Mortar & Plaster enters the transparency arena on materials that show up across almost every floor plate. It reduces friction at submittal, gives consultants verified A1 to A3 data, and avoids the reputational penalty of showing up as a generic placeholder in a carbon model. Fewer questions, faster approvals, more credible comparisons.
Read the fine print on scope
These are product‑family EPDs. That flexibility is helpful in practice, yet teams should match declared densities, application thickness, and reference service life to their detail sheets. When in doubt, ask for mix‑specific clarifications so the EPD aligns with the precise on‑site method.
Smart next steps for manufacturers in this lane
If you sell adjacent mixes, extend coverage to tile adhesives, skim coats, and repair mortars so entire wall systems can be declared consistently. Align with the dominant PCRs competitors use, watch renewal dates, and pick a program operator that meets your customers’ geography and data needs. The data collection lift is real, so choose a partner who makes it easy inside your plant rather than pushing that work back to your team.
The takeaway
Mortar & Plaster’s first EPDs land where specifiers live, on the messy, high‑volume jobs of wall prep and finish. That narrows a long‑standing gap against brands with established declarations and creates daylight where others still lack coverage. It is not the end of the story, but it is the moment the brand starts getting counted in the decisions that count.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly did Mortar & Plaster publish for the first time?
Two product‑family EPDs covering Cement Renders and Plasters, and Rush Coats, both verified to EN 15804 A2 by EPD International AB, with LCA work by Envirolink, valid until May 19, 2026.
How broad is the scope of these EPDs?
They are product‑family EPDs, which means multiple mix variants are included under each declaration. That helps project teams reference the same EPD across similar products on one job.
Which competitors already have EPDs for comparable materials?
Knauf Orbond has a current gypsum‑plaster EPD, Gyproc Egypt has a current plaster‑mortar EPD, and Weber Turkey lists EPDs for mineral façade coatings and adhesives, all publicly available through recognized program operators.
What should a manufacturer add next after plasters and dash coats?
Tile adhesives, skim coats, and repair mortars. Declaring the whole wall prep system reduces friction for specifiers and keeps the brand in more bids.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
