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Mortar is used between bricks, cinder blocks, or stone to bind them and fill any gaps. It is made from sand, a binding agent (cement or lime), and water.

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Must I remove all mortar between tiles before grouting?

When working with very light colored grout it's recommended that you use white mortar (which costs a little more) rather than gray to prevent the mortar from showing through. … It's also worth mentioning that it's much easier to clean the mortar out while it's still soft. …
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