We just had our floor tiled but an awesome guy who speaks mediocre english. As a result, we know he wants us to "wait" before we walk on it, but was unclear on how many days to wait. We asked "2 days? 3 days" and he said "sure." He grouted the whole thing on Sunday. Should we wait until Tuesday? Wednesday? Any thoughts?
2007-03-26 16:26:29 · 7 answers · asked by Needanswers 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
24 hours is more than enough time
2007-03-26 16:33:57 · answer #1 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ceramic tile, as set conventionally, should not be walked on for 24 hours after it is initially set. Even i you CAN walk on it after ten hours, you can damage the bond between the tiles, mortar and subfloor, possibly causing it to come lose in the future.
After tile is grouted (usually day 2), try to stay off the tile for another 24 hours to avoid damaging the grout while it hardens. As long as you avoid the grout lines during that time, there's really no reason to avoid the area; it's not nearly as important as the first 24 hours.
Hope that helps
2007-03-26 17:42:49 · answer #2 · answered by kevin p 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The thin set I use to lay tile says 24 hours but I walked on it in as little as 10 hours. IE overnight.
Is the same fellow going to grout your floor? if so don't walk on it until he comes back.
2007-03-26 16:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
24 hours
2007-03-26 16:32:24 · answer #4 · answered by landersonjr1958 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd say 24 to 48 hours
2007-03-26 16:28:53 · answer #5 · answered by Rick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, wait at least 48 hours.
2007-03-26 16:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
72 hours.
2007-03-26 16:32:39 · answer #7 · answered by just me !!! 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋