How much time to leave between tiling and grouting

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How long should I leave between tiling and grouting?

Xxxxx · Accepted Answer

Hi, it depends. If you used rapid set adhesive the curing time is 12 hours. Otherwise 24 hours is the optimum curing time. However one would take in consideration the cuurent weather and temperatures.
Hope it helps

William · Answer

At least overnight but in some situations, like the cold weather possibly longer

Nazir · Answer

Hello Harry, I normally leave it for as long as possible without restricting doing other works,my reason is to give the adhesive to set enough,other tradesmen might have a different view,thanks Harry

Chris · Answer

I generally use a rapid set adhesive of the likes of Mapei, which takes 3 to 4 hours to dry before grout can be applied. A standard set adhesive should be left 24 hours before grouting. The working temperature of powder based adhesive that is mixed with water with a paddle mixer is about 5 to 20 C, so be careful even if the room you are tiling is that temperature but the adhesive has been left or mixed in temperatures outside this range. Ready mixed adhesive is generally inferior, it does depend on the surface area of the room and the size of the tiles.

Mariusz · Answer

It depends on the tile adhesive used and on what surface they are laid.  He always writes on the back of the adhesive bag.  The best minimum 24 hours after tiling

Tyler · Answer

Depends what adhesive you are using slow set adhesive I give it 1 week rapid 6 hours but it also depends on the temperature of the room

Ged · Answer

If you are using powder adhesive and mixing it yourself normally 3 hours if ready mixed you’d  be better leaving it overnight

Mark · Answer

Unless your using quick set adhesive leave at least 24hours before grouting .Quick set can be grouted in about 6hours

John · Answer

You should allow 12 hours drying time before grouting

Duncan · Answer

All depends on what adhesive you've used. It will always say on the tub, or bag of powder adhesive. A a rule of thumb, I normally grout after 12 hours.  However, if I use rapid set adhesive, just a few hours.

How much time to leave between tiling and grouting

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