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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?

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On 17 May, 06:26, Shay wrote:
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. ;-)


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Shay wrote:
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?

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

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On May 21, 9:14 am, Paul R wrote:
Shay wrote:
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?


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.



sockets in teh kitchen? have you got building control approval? that
could take longer than the grout drying!

Robert




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