Hi all,
Recently (yesterday) I've had my Bathroom Tilled.
When would it be safe for me to install my Electric Shower and Shower Screen?
This also applies to my Kitchen.... when can I install the sockets etc?
Shay
PS: Is it just me or it Google groups really slow today?
The thinset (used to glue the tiles to the cement board) usually are OK in a couple days.
The grout (fills the gaps between the tiles) are OK after 3 days or so. During this time it it recommended that you spray the grout with a water mist just to keep it damp and retard the cure. Literature recommends it for better end results.
Also, after the three days it is recommended that you apply a grout sealer so that it stays clean and lasts longer. If your tiles are stone seal them as well before installing anything else. That is one extra day.
I followed the practice, just in case. ;-)
I phoned Bols (Grout Manufacturer) when I installed my bathroom tiles, as the instructions stated that a two week curing process was recommended. Their technical support confirmed this, recommending that the grout was not subject to serious wetting in that time (i.e. don't take a shower without protecting the grout.)
As for fitting sockets etc - I would be happy to do such work after 24 hours from grouting - such activity will not affect the grout curing.
Paul R
sockets in teh kitchen? have you got building control approval? that could take longer than the grout drying!
Robert
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