What is thinset mortar?
If you have or want tile flooring, counters or walls in your home, the least expensive mortar is thinset. A thin layer of this cement blend is applied to the back of tiles to make them stick to a cement surface.IdentificationAlthough called by different names such as thinset cement, thinset mortar, dryset mortar and drybond mortar, they are all the same product. Fine graded sand is mixed with cement to create thinset.TypesPolymer-modified thinsets help to improve the properties of cement with better bonding, elasticity and resistance to freezing and thawing. Medium-bed thinsets are made of coarser sand and applied to larger, heavier tiles.CharacteristicsThinset bonds in a thin layer of no more than 3/16th-inch thick. The mix has a water retention compound that allows it to maintain the right hydration balance.AdvantagesThis thinset mortar method doesn’t break the budget and the installation process is normally a breeze.DisadvantagesMake up your mind about the design before starting a p
