Grout Drying Time

[Wispy68]

We had our bath/shower tiled yesterday and I forgot to ask the chap who tiled it, how long we have to wait before we can use the shower.
The job was started at about 10am yesterday.
Could one of you luvly peeps please tell me how long we need to wait before we can use it?
Many thanks!

[The Builder]

Assuming it's finished ........... ie silicone seal all done ..........................

Get naked and get in there Wispy .................. :o))))))))))

[The Builder]

................ er........... I'm assuming he finished it yesterday????? not this morning

[yogi-bear]

If you need a back scrubber, Wispy and providing you're a female of the species, i will offer my services to you, if you so prefer :0)

Then i'll take you for a picnic afterrwards.......(pure class me ........lol 0) )

[jaffa1955]

most grout takes at least twentyfour hours to set

[The Builder]

............. smooth Yogi .............. smooth!

[yogi-bear]

Ok....scrub the first bit for now ( so to speak 0.......we'll just go for the picnic :0) x

[yogi-bear]

Cheers, The Builder........i do try :0)

[Wispy68]

Oooh, cheeky!
Yes, all the tiling, grouting and silicone was finished yesterday afternoon, so I'm off for a much needed shower.
Thanks very much for your answers.

[Clanad]

Unless the grout had a sealant mixed in with the colorant, one should wait 48 hours and then seal the grout before using the shower/bath. There are various sealants you can use and maybe it's already been done, but I would ask the installer since it makes the grout last longer and much less susceptible to mildew. (It's easily done if it hasn't been accomplished, but be sure to wipe off any on the tiles themselves).

[Wispy68]

Thank you for your answer, too, Clanad.

[philkool]

my tiles fell off before the grout was set, dont use the cowboys from clacton