the difference between concrete and cement
Any man worth his salt should know the difference between cement, concrete, and mortar. I am not that man. Theyâre all just gray sludge to me. But This Old House explains the difference between the three in a very easy to understand way. Cement is a fine powder that hardens when mixed with water and is used in many building mixes. Concrete is a mix of cement, sand, and coarse stone. When wet, itâs pretty thin. Mortar is a mix of cement, sand, and limestone and itâs much thicker than concrete. Mortar is used to hold things like bricks and stones together. Iâm probably going to forget all that and just ask the guy who works at Home Depot the next (first) time I need cement, concrete, or mortar but hey, the more you know.