Definitions
- Referring to a paste-like material used for coating walls and ceilings. - Describing the process of applying plaster to a surface to create a smooth finish. - Talking about a medical dressing made of a soft mixture of lime, sand, and water applied to a wound or injury.
- Referring to a mixture of cement, sand, and water used for building and repairing brick or stone structures. - Describing the process of applying mortar to join bricks or stones together. - Talking about a weapon consisting of a tube that fires explosive shells.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are building materials used in construction.
- 2Both involve mixing different substances together.
- 3Both are applied to surfaces to create a finished product.
- 4Both require some level of skill to apply correctly.
- 5Both can be used to repair or reinforce existing structures.
What is the difference?
- 1Composition: Plaster is typically made of lime, gypsum, or cement, while mortar is made of cement, sand, and water.
- 2Function: Plaster is used to create a smooth surface on walls and ceilings, while mortar is used to bind bricks or stones together.
- 3Application: Plaster is applied in a thin layer using a trowel, while mortar is applied in a thicker layer using a trowel or a pointing gun.
- 4Texture: Plaster creates a smooth and even surface, while mortar has a rougher texture due to the presence of sand.
- 5Usage: Plaster is mainly used for interior walls and ceilings, while mortar is used for exterior walls and foundations.
Remember this!
Plaster and mortar are both building materials used in construction, but they have different compositions, functions, and applications. Plaster is a paste-like material used for coating walls and ceilings to create a smooth finish, while mortar is a mixture of cement, sand, and water used for binding bricks or stones together. Plaster is applied in a thin layer using a trowel, while mortar is applied in a thicker layer using a trowel or a pointing gun.
