Construction Grout & Mortar
Superior High-Performance Minerals for Consistency, Strength and Finish
In construction, quality grout and mortar products are critical to stability, aesthetics and longevity. The wrong mineral fillers or inconsistent supply can lead to cracks, color variation or adhesive failures — all costly in terms of rework, reputation and warranty risks.
Covia supports manufacturers with reliable mineral solutions for construction grout and mortar. With controlled particle size, high purity and dependable logistics, we help producers deliver mixes that flow smoothly, bond securely and endure through years of service.
What's the Difference Between Grout and Mortar?
- Mortar is a thick, paste-like mixture of cement, sand, water and additives used to bond masonry units like brick, block or stone or set tiles. Its job is to hold structures together and absorb small movements.
- Grout is more fluid, designed to fill joints, gaps or voids where mortar can’t reach. It usually omits lime and carries finer aggregates to improve flow.
- Because grout needs higher fluidity, it generally has a higher water-to-cement ratio and lower viscosity than mortar.
- In tile and masonry systems, mortar does the binding work, while grout seals and structurally supports the spacing between units.
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Customer Challenges in Grouts and Mortar Production
Mortar is a thick, paste-like mixture of cement, sand, water and additives used to bond masonry units like brick, block or stone or set tiles. Its job is to hold structures together and absorb small movements.
Grout is more fluid, designed to fill joints, gaps or voids where mortar can't reach. It usually omits lime and carries finer aggregates to improve flow.
Because grout needs higher fluidity, it generally has a higher water-to-cement ratio and lower viscosity than mortar.
In tile and masonry systems, mortar does the binding work, while grout seals and structurally supports the spacing between units.
Covia = Consistency + Durability
With deep expertise in building products and mineral science, Covia helps manufacturers overcome typical grout and mortar challenges with a range of benefits:
- Precision and Consistency: Our minerals are processed according to strict quality control standards so that mortar and grout formulations flow consistently and bond reliably.
- High Purity Chemistry: Reduced contaminants safeguard color integrity and chemical stability in demanding applications.
- Color Reliability: We support grout color consistency, enabling producers to deliver decorative systems that match color specs batch-to-batch.
- Structural Durability: By optimizing density (reducing porosity) and reinforcing mechanical strength, our materials help grout and masonry assemblies resist long-term deterioration.
Applications We Support
Covia’s minerals support a wide range of mortar and grout applications, including:
- Tile and stone mortars for walls and floors
- Masonry mortars for brick, block and stone construction
- Floor and wall construction grout systems
- Grouts for structural repair and void-filling in masonry or precast
- Decorative and architectural grouts
Your Partner in Reliability and Supply
Choosing a mineral supplier isn’t just about raw materials — it’s about partnership, consistency and performance. Covia combines:
- Strict quality assurance and process control
- Nationwide logistics and delivery networks
- Responsive technical support and collaboration
From bulk to packaging options, we make sure your grout and mortar construction material supply chain is robust and dependable.
Contact Covia today at 1.800.243.9004 or Sales@CoviaCorp.com, or click to fill out this form