8 mix and apply grout.
Mapei type 1 tile adhesive cure time.
Clean the tile or stone surface thoroughly to remove dust dirt and other contaminants that may cause grout discoloration.
The use of tec skill set brand grouts is highly recommended.
Smooth and easy to spread premixed.
Full cure takes at least 48 72 hours depending on conditions.
For marble discoloration may occur.
1 inspect the substrate or existing shower wall.
For glass tile refer to tec skill set glass tile mortar.
Gypsum wallboard dry walls only cement board exterior grade plywood interior only concrete and masonry block.
This adhesive is used for interior applications only.
6 set mesh backed mosaic tile sheets.
For interior use only.
Clean up while adhesive is still fresh clean tools hands and.
2 prepare the substrate to receive tile.
Professional tile adhesive type 1 is a professional grade traditional nonflammable acrylic adhesive for setting glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain tiles on walls floors and countertops.
Tile up to 12 in x 12 in on walls 6 in x 6 in on floors.
Twist but you hear a wet suction sound when the tile is stepped on additional cure time is also required.
4 mix and apply the tile mortar.
Premium tile adhesive type 1 is a professional grade traditional nonflammable acrylic adhesive for setting glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain tiles on walls floors and countertops.
5 set the tile.
Step 2 application 1 mapei flexcolor cq both and mapei flexcolor 3d require no mixing and are ready to use straight from the packaging.
For use on shower walls.
I have stopped using mapei adhesives now as i find they do tend to slump whilst setting as you have found out.
9 clean up after grouting.
3 plan the shower wall layout and make tile cuts.
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Type 1 professional ready to use tile adhesive.
Most discoloration disappears after 30 days.
10 complete the installation and maintain as needed.
7 prepare the installation for grouting.
For proper curing do not abut marble tiles together.