Tiling a bathroom

stevodevo · 12-11-2011, 07:55 AM

Over the weekend installed a new shower over bath and tiled around the bath and wall area. Planning to grout the tiles tomorrow, however unsure of a couple things.
How long does the grout need dry before the shower can be used?
Do you seal the grout straight away or wait? Seems to be many opinions on when this should be done

**oh'mike** · 12-11-2011, 08:44 AM

What kind of grout? Conventional cementisious (sp) --24 to 48 hours---sealer? read the label-they vary.

Epoxy---24 hours or less--no sealer---

Acrylic----7 days---no sealer

aureliconstruct · 12-11-2011, 10:55 AM

For regular grout you should wait 24 hours. Sealing is not needed, but if you have a problem with mold and the bathroom is not well ventilated, you should apply a sealer, especially if the tiles are natural stone. In fact, you should always seal natural stone and the grout.

robertBny · 12-12-2011, 11:35 AM

To grout your tile wait approximately 8 hours after installation, this is plenty of time to let the glue dry and not let your tiles move around from grouting. As far as sealing I do recommend sealing your grout as this will prevent mold buildup on the surfaces of the grout but in my opinion wait at least 1 week if not 2 to seal to allow the glue and grout to completely "cure." Doing so prematurely could lock in moisture and never allow the grout and glue to dry properly.

Bud Cline · 12-12-2011, 11:49 AM

Opinions opinions, everyone has an opinion. This isn't up to someones opinion. Various sealers have various recommendations. Follow the instructions on the label of the grout sealer you buy. It's just that simple. Leave every one's opinion out of the mix in this case.

12-11-2011, 07:55 AM	#1
stevodevo Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1	Tiling a bathroom Over the weekend installed a new shower over bath and tiled around the bath and wall area. Planning to grout the tiles tomorrow, however unsure of a couple things. How long does the grout need dry before the shower can be used? Do you seal the grout straight away or wait? Seems to be many opinions on when this should be done

12-11-2011, 08:44 AM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,762	Tiling a bathroom What kind of grout? Conventional cementisious (sp) --24 to 48 hours---sealer? read the label-they vary. Epoxy---24 hours or less--no sealer--- Acrylic----7 days---no sealer __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

12-11-2011, 10:55 AM	#3
aureliconstruct Contractor Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 11	Tiling a bathroom For regular grout you should wait 24 hours. Sealing is not needed, but if you have a problem with mold and the bathroom is not well ventilated, you should apply a sealer, especially if the tiles are natural stone. In fact, you should always seal natural stone and the grout.

12-12-2011, 11:35 AM	#4
robertBny Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 11	Tiling a bathroom To grout your tile wait approximately 8 hours after installation, this is plenty of time to let the glue dry and not let your tiles move around from grouting. As far as sealing I do recommend sealing your grout as this will prevent mold buildup on the surfaces of the grout but in my opinion wait at least 1 week if not 2 to seal to allow the glue and grout to completely "cure." Doing so prematurely could lock in moisture and never allow the grout and glue to dry properly.

12-12-2011, 11:49 AM	#5
Bud Cline Tileguy Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,104	Tiling a bathroom Opinions opinions, everyone has an opinion. This isn't up to someones opinion. Various sealers have various recommendations. Follow the instructions on the label of the grout sealer you buy. It's just that simple. Leave every one's opinion out of the mix in this case.

Tiling a bathroom