Applying Grout

05-21-2011, 09:36 AM	#1
RMCarner Dick   Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 112	Applying Grout I set the last bit of tile (12 x 12) in an approx. 160 sq. ft. area Friday around 6pm. Can I go ahead on Saturday and begin doing the grout? Or, is it necessary to wait until the mortar has completely cured. Actually, I don't know what an operational definition of cure would be. Thanks.

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05-21-2011, 02:30 PM	#2
canadaclub Handyman   Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakville, Ont, Canada Posts: 782	Applying Grout If you used thinset you should be good after 12 hours depending on the humidity. Let the grout dry for 24 hours. Dave

05-21-2011, 04:50 PM	#3
RMCarner Dick   Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 112	Applying Grout Quote: Originally Posted by canadaclub If you used thinset you should be good after 12 hours depending on the humidity. Let the grout dry for 24 hours. Dave Okay. Thanks. I spent a good portion of today prepping the spaces between the tiles that still contained mortar. What a pain.