curing grout?
#1
02-29-04, 11:00 PM
curing grout?
A tiling book that I have suggests that you let your grout dry for 24 hours after which you begin spritzing it with water at least 2 times a day for the remaining 7 day period.
The purpose behind this is the slow the curing process. Supposedly a slower curing makes the grout stronger.
Problem is that another person told us not to get the grout wet for the entire 7 day drying period.
What's the real deal?
The purpose behind this is the slow the curing process. Supposedly a slower curing makes the grout stronger.
Problem is that another person told us not to get the grout wet for the entire 7 day drying period.
What's the real deal?
#2
03-01-04, 07:16 AM
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Spritzing grout? Never heard of it. Grout typically sets up in 24 hours and can be used - with a bit of care. You normally need to wait 1-2 weeks for the grout to cure before you put on the sealer.
The only time I've ever heard of "spritzing" to slow curing time is on concrete during very hot weather. Concrete that cures too quickly can crack and won't get to it's full cured strength.
The only time I've ever heard of "spritzing" to slow curing time is on concrete during very hot weather. Concrete that cures too quickly can crack and won't get to it's full cured strength.
#3
03-01-04, 08:13 AM
Thats right Mr. Dove. Mist it twice a day for three days to get optimal cure. For a residential setting though its generally not necessary. I never do it cus theres no way i'm going to waste my time going back to the job for 5 minutes work twice a day, but I tell my customers to do it. Wether they do it or not......I don't know.
#6
03-02-04, 11:45 AM
Member
Who says an old dawg can't learn a new trick?? 
I just read the instructions (all of them, this time) on some grout I have in the shop. Lo and behold, it does talk about "spritzing" to slow curing time. This container also suggests covering with Kraft paper to hold the moisture.
My only defense is that I "learned" from other people. My bad.
I just read the instructions (all of them, this time) on some grout I have in the shop. Lo and behold, it does talk about "spritzing" to slow curing time. This container also suggests covering with Kraft paper to hold the moisture.
My only defense is that I "learned" from other people. My bad.
