Abstract: A thermosetting composition for chemical resistant tile and brick mortar is disclosed. The composition includes a thermosetting resin having a content of 10-25% by weight (and having trace amounts of a promoter such as an amine or amide and optionally having trace amounts of a stabilizer such as cobalt naphthenate) for use with a pre-mixed dry powder comprising the remainder. The pre-mixed dry powder includes an aggregate such as silica having a content of 75-90% by weight, a pigment such as titanium dioxide or iron oxide having a content of 0.25-2% by weight, a catalyst such as benzoyl peroxide having a content of 0.1-4% by weight, and a thickener consisting of organoclay having a content of 1/2-6% by weight.