1. Influencing factors
The drying time of Tile Glue is affected by many factors. First, the ambient temperature plays a key role. At higher temperatures, the evaporation rate of water is faster, and the drying time of Tile Glue will be shortened accordingly. Generally speaking, when the ambient temperature is around 25℃, the drying time of Tile Glue is relatively moderate. When the temperature is too low, such as in winter, the drying time will be greatly extended. Secondly, air humidity cannot be ignored. A high humidity environment will hinder the evaporation of water, making Tile Glue dry slowly. If the construction environment is relatively humid, it may take longer to wait for Tile Glue to dry. In addition, the formula of Tile Glue varies depending on the type and brand, which will also lead to different drying times.
2. General drying time range
Under normal construction conditions, the drying time of Tile Glue is usually between 24 hours and 48 hours. For some quick-drying Tile Glue, it may be possible to reach a certain degree of drying in about 12 hours, meeting some basic construction requirements. However, this is only a rough time range, and the actual drying time may vary due to various factors. During the drying process, Tile Glue will gradually change from a viscous state to a harder state, and the bonding force will gradually increase. At this stage, excessive disturbance of the tiles should be avoided to avoid affecting the bonding effect.
3. Drying time under special circumstances
In some special circumstances, the drying time of Tile Glue may be longer. For example, if the construction surface is relatively wet, or if there is continuous rainy weather after construction, and the air humidity is high, the drying time of Tile Glue may be extended to several days or even more than a week. In addition, if the thickness of Tile Glue is thick, it will also lead to a longer drying time. Because the thicker glue layer takes more time for the water to evaporate from the inside. In this case, some measures can be taken to speed up the drying speed, such as strengthening ventilation and using dehumidification equipment.
4. Precautions
While waiting for Tile Glue to dry, there are some precautions to keep in mind. First of all, strictly follow the instructions for use of Tile Glue to ensure the quality of construction. Secondly, do not rush to the next step of construction to avoid damaging the Tile Glue before it is completely dry. At the same time, pay attention to the drying of the Tile Glue, which can be judged by touching the surface, observing color changes, etc. If the Tile Glue is found to be abnormally slow to dry or other problems occur, the cause should be found in time and appropriate solutions should be taken. In short, understanding the drying time of Tile Glue and arranging the construction progress reasonably are crucial to ensure the quality of tile paving.
