how long do i need to wait to grout after i lay tile?

Answer 1

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After installing thousands of sq. ft. of tile, with various adhesion methods, 24 hours is likely a bit longer than one needs, but a prudent amount of time. Even a polyblend thinset will SET in a matter of a couple of hours, but the thought is that total curing is best allowed before walking on, or grouting. One reason is that the installed tiles shouldn't be stepped on or knealt on as that might cause shifting or an uneven effect after an install. Plus the fact that any moisture needs time to dissapate or evaporate from the interior spaces beneath the tiles.

The grout process is similar but immediately after working a smallish area, say 4 x 4, a barely moist, appropriate sponge should be used in the initial swipe/clean up. As the grout drys, which will be fairly quick, a wetter sponge can be used. Grout too should be allowed 24 hours to be safe.

Steven Wolf

Obviously there are Mastiks like some used for verticle installations that will dry/set/cure faster, but even a decent bathroom wall tile job should be no less than a 2 day process.

Answer 2

Let it set for 24 hours to harden and lay down then you can grout .

Answer 3

Depends on what thinset mortar you used. It should tell you on the bag. Some are quick drying and you can grout within hours. The majority, however, call for 24 hours.

Answer 4

According to my husband at least wait 24 hours

Answer 5

1 day, then wait two days to grout. Seven days to seal grout.
Tom

Answer 6

Depending on the temp of your house, generally about 24 hours.

Answer 7

24 hours.

Answer 8

24 hrs

Answer 9

24 hours. The contractor who supplied is answere would be pretty much what you would get from me, he knows his stuff. and I can't had to it.