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How long to wait after mortar on ceramic tile?
The general rule is to wait 18 to 24 hours before walking on or grouting.
Sealing before grouting travertine?
Yes (if it is unsealed). Otherwise the grout will stain it.
How much should you pay a tile setter's helper?
15 to 20 an hour in canada if hes grouting and being a labour as well packing all the materials to areas and preping job it all depends on the job the type of tile being used as well overall experiance or skill set and if there slower thanthey should be?
Can you lay ceramic tiles over vinel tiles?
It is possible but I would not reccomend it. If possible remove the old tile before laying the new tile. If you want to avoid removing the old tile you can lay a cement board over the old tile before installing the new tile.
Which goes first ceramic floor or wall?
You can do it either way, however, you'll find grouting and cleanup easier if you do the walls first, including grout, before you start on the floors. This eliminates any mess from wall mortar or grout falling on your new tile floor. It also eliminates any risk of breaking floor tiles if you drop wall tiles on the floor.
How long to wait after mortar on ceramic tile?
The general rule is to wait 18 to 24 hours before walking on or grouting.
How long after gluing tile do you have to wait before grouting?
General rule is 24 hours but read the bucket.
What is injection grouting?
Grout is a material used to fill voids in concrete or tile structure. Grouting or Injection Grouting or Pressure Grouting invariably means the process of injecting grout into isolated pores or voids in a concrete or tile structure.Eg:- Injection grouting in a concrete water storage tank.
How long before you can walk on porcelain tiles?
I like to wait 24 hrs after they are set in te thin set before grouting then another 24 hrs after grouting before everyday use. Hope this helps.
What does improper tile grouting cause?
Improper tile grouting will allow water to ingress to the surface of whatever the tile is laid on to ie plaster wall , concrete backer board , this will in time lead to the tiles becoming loose and damaging decoration in adjoining rooms
How long after grouting should you wait to seal travertine?
you should wait 72 hours
What is the composition of cement tile grout?
What is composition of cement and any other metrial for grouting on floor ceramic tiles.
Do you glue mosaics before putting on the grout?
yes you always glue on the tiles first. or what ever you are using. then i would wait a 24 hrs to dry. then you can do the grouting.
What is the cure time for Flexbond crack prevention mortar?
Allow to cure for 24 hours before grouting or light traffic, depending upon temperature and humidity. Polyblend® Tile Grout is recommended.
Do you seal ceramic tile before or after grouting?
Do you need to seal ceramic tiles? (Natural eg slate or stone, you definitely would). Anyway, I'm no expert on this, but from researching it on the web, it seems that if you seal first, and then make a mistake with the grouting, you can clean up very easily. If you don't seal first then it's a much tougher job to clean up.
How is subway tile installed in a home?
You must make the measurements that you need to lay the tile, then lay out the tiles on the floor to help familiarize yourself with the pattern you are going to be working with. Lay your grouting adhesive and then finally the tiles.
Sealing before grouting travertine?
Yes (if it is unsealed). Otherwise the grout will stain it.
