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Tiling a new concrete floor! Drying time?

  • 24-05-2012 3:25pm
    #1
    nacimroc
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    So we laid a new concrete floor 75mm thick almost 1 month ago. When is it safe to tile it ?

    I know a lot of people throw tiles down straight away or after a week or two but I want it done right and its my own house and 1k's worth of tiles so don't want any lifting.

    I had windows open for 2 weeks and dehumidifier for last 2 weeks!

    The general rule is 1 day per mm but is that overkill?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    power123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭power123


    6-8 weeks


  • #3
    nacimroc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 518 ✭✭✭nacimroc


    We are living in the house without a kitchen for last month so kind of eager to get it finished. If we tiled before the 6 weeks would it be a gauranteed problem or just a slight chance of problems ?

    I jsut figure the dehumidifier is costing me 70 quid a week and the longer I leave it its almost the cost of replacing the tiles.


  • #4
    power123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭power123


    Tubs and Tiles.ie
    Tiling on Concrete
    New concrete must be poured at least six weeks before tiling can commence. The surfaces must be flat and free from dirt, dust and grease to ensure a good bond can occur. Uneven floors should be levelled with a floor levelling compound to achieve a perfect finish for your tiles. This is especially important when you are using a narrow grout joint.

    hope this helps:D


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