Schluter Systems Mortar

Hold Heavy Materials Together With Mortar

Mortar is a powerful mixture of sand and concrete that helps construction materials stick together. Mortar is a necessity for home builders, letting them stack bricks and concrete blocks, hold tile down, and even repair pre-existing construction work. There are many kinds of mortar you can buy pre-mixed. Or, choose mortar mix if you prefer to create your own specialized mortar.

The two primary types of mortar available are thinset and medium bed mortar. Choose a medium bed mortar bag if you need to build load-bearing walls or a foundation made of a thick material like stone or concrete. Thinset mortar is thin when applied, but expands with air when exposed to heat. This is a great option for tile mortar because of its high moisture and heat resistance. Mortar commonly comes in gray, but thinset is also available in white to look beautiful around colored tile.

Installing your own tile is rewarding, though it requires a lot of care and expertise to do a professional job. Read our guide — How to Grout Tile and Use Mortar — to learn the fundamentals on creating charming tile floors.