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Do you have to leave tiles 24hrs before grouting, or can you avoid waiting this long??

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only wait as long as the addy requires id say.

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No need to wait 24hrs really...........

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ALLSTAR said:
Do you have to leave tiles 24hrs before grouting, or can you avoid waiting this long??

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Really depends on the substrate/tiles and therefore adhesive you use. Generally best to follow instructions on adhesive packaging if you are using the correct stuff in the first place.

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Title: Grouting

Prefix: N/A

Forum: British & UK Tiling Forum

Start date: Nov 21, 2007

Last reply date: Nov 21, 2007

Replies: 3

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Which tile adhesive brand did you use most this year?

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