BS 5385:Part 4 - 2 wks before use shower?? - Tile Advice

[Ray]

:huh2:I know that after tiling and grouting a shower BS recommend not using shower for 2 weeks to comply with BS 5385art 4:2009, clause 7.2.1..
DOES anyone know why. Adhesive is dry and grout is dry (manufacturer recommended times ) usually 24hours +. What takes 2 weeks.?
:lol:

 

[faithhealer]

I'm sure Bal have two weeks in their grouts small print

 

[DHTiling]

:huh2:I know that after tiling and grouting a shower BS recommend not using shower for 2 weeks to comply with BS 5385art 4:2009, clause 7.2.1..
DOES anyone know why. Adhesive is dry and grout is dry (manufacturer recommended times ) usually 24hours +. What takes 2 weeks.?
:lol:

Tensile/structural strength..

 

[White Room]

Cement adhesive may have set but need's the time then to cure to give their full strength, thats why 2-4 weeks

 

[Ray]

Thanks guys...Now I know why i am telling clients not to use shower for 2 weeks..They are often dissapointed when all is finnished and i say can't use shower.