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How long do you wait after laying 12 x 12 tile before you can you walk on it?

Asked Feb 13, 2010, 05:56 PM — 12 Answers
How long do you wait after laying 12 x 12 tile before you can you walk on it?

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Feb 14, 2010, 03:36 AM
What type of tile? Type of adhesive used?

Need more info.

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Feb 14, 2010, 01:17 PM
12 to 24 hours with 24 hours being the best amount of time.
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Feb 14, 2010, 02:09 PM
Pattyg2

I agree with you if installing ceramic tile.

For carpet tile, which is usually dry laid no tme limit.

For vinyl tile depending on adhesive one hour

Chuck
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Feb 14, 2010, 05:18 PM
Most thinset states on the bag..24 hrs
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Feb 14, 2010, 05:48 PM
Ok so what tile is this guy laying?
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Feb 17, 2010, 04:59 PM
12 X 12 ceramic tile using regular thinset mortar I picked up at HD. I'm laying it over "hardeeback"(?)
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Feb 17, 2010, 05:10 PM
It is 12 X 12 ceramic tile and I'm laying it on hardeeback(?) cement board. I've got just regular thinset mortar.
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Feb 17, 2010, 05:10 PM
It is 12 X 12 ceramic tile and I'm laying it on hardeeback(?) cement board. I've got just regular thinset mortar.
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Feb 17, 2010, 06:21 PM
OK, OK, we got it!

You can get on the tile the next morning to grout. Basically 14-16 hours is a reasonable time to wait unless the room is cold or the installer is a big person. Once grouted you can do the final cleanup the next day and open the area for light traffic. Seal the grout after 2-3 days.

Just for clarification for those lurking, you should have;

Checked the subfloor and joists system for suitability to receive ceramic tiles. Spread thin set on the ply and installed your Hardie backer using roofing nails or proper screws, then tape and thin set all seams. Finally install the tiles using a modified thin set mortar that comes in a bag and you mixed with water.

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