Tile Mortar Inexpensive VS Expensive

[Robert Clement]

There is a big difference between Inexpensive and expensive mortar, maybe $5 VS $20 for 50lbs bags. Is there really a big difference long/short term?

Thank you!

[Johann Jells]

Typically the cheap is "unmodified", and the more expensive is modified with latex polymers, which makes it more resilient. Both have their place, depending on tile type and substrate.   Given the cost of tile and time, it certainly isn't worth cheaping out on mortar, but modified is not always a better choice.  Learn more at johnbridge.com, an amazing site with forums, articles and e-book downloads. Every question you might have has already been asked, use the search engine.