Mortar vs. Regular Cement: Which is More Practical?

In the construction process, adhesive materials like cement are certainly very familiar. However, now there is a more modern and practical alternative: instant mortar. Both are used for jobs like bricklaying, plastering, or plastering. But which one should you choose?

Let's compare them fairly based on the following key aspects:

1. Composition & Ready-to-Use
Regular Cement
Needs to be mixed manually with sand and water. The proportions must be adjusted by the builder.

Instant Mortar
Is already in a ready-to-use dry mix. You simply need to add water according to the instructions.

✅ More Practical: Mortar

2. Quality Consistency
Regular Cement
The quality of the mix can vary depending on the experience of the builder and the type of sand used.

Instant Mortar
Produced with a consistent formula in the factory, resulting in more even results and a reduced risk of failure.

✅ More Stable & Precise: Mortar

3. Processing Time
Regular Cement
Requires longer mixing and transporting the mixture.

Instant Mortar
Can be used immediately, saving labor time.

✅ Saves time: Mortar

4. Price
Regular Cement
The material is cheaper, but requires additional sand and more labor.

Instant Mortar
The price per bag may be higher, but it is more efficient in terms of labor and time.

✅ More economical for large-scale and fast-paced projects: Mortar

5. Applications & Additional Benefits
Instant mortar is now available in various variants, such as:

Mortar for laying lightweight bricks

Mortar for plastering

Mortar for plastering

Tile adhesive (ceramic adhesive)

Waterproofing mortar

Some mortars also have additional benefits such as high adhesion, fast drying, and crack resistance.

So, Which One Should You Use?

Criteria	Regular Cement	Instant Mortar
Practicality	❌ Not practical	✅ Very practical
Quality consistency	❌ Inconsistent	✅ Consistent
Time efficiency	❌ Time-consuming	✅ Time-saving
Initial cost	✅ Lower upfront cost	❌ Higher upfront (relatively)
Final result	Standard	Neater & stronger

 

For small-scale home projects, regular cement is sufficient.
However, if you want neater, faster, and more efficient results, instant mortar is a much more practical choice.

🔎 Various quality mortar brands are available at PT Intisumber Bajasakti, a trusted building materials distributor ready to meet your project needs.

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