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Home » DIY FAQs » Building Materials » Interior Surfaces » Floor Coverings » Flooring Accessories » What’s the difference between thinset mortar and latex-modified thinset mortar?

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The latex additive in the mortar adds strength and moisture resistance to the mortar mix. You may want to use this type, for example, if you are tiling a shower stall.
 

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