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Fri, Jun 1, 12 at 14:50
| I have thinset and grout left over from a shower install three years ago. Can Is still use these materials to repair a few tiles on the Shower floor? These are ceramic tiles. |
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| I'd toss them. They'll undergo a bit of hydration while sitting on the shelf, it'll reduce the quality of the product should you choose to use it. Weaker bond, etc. Spend the $9 for a small box of fresh grout and the $15 for a bag of modified thinset. Easy choice. |
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| Thanks. I would hate to do a couple hours work and have it fail again, so will follow your advice. It was tempting, since I have so much left. |
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| As cheap as it is, get rid of it. About a year is the maximum in a climate-controlled environment. Laticrete might be a bit better as their stuff is vacuum sealed. |
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- Posted by bill_vincent (billvincent@hotmail.com) on Sat, Jun 2, 12 at 18:55
| Even Vacuum sealed. The shelf life is 6 months from the date of manufacture, as opposed to the date you buy it. |
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| Thanks. I get the message. Would this rule of thumb also apply to general mortar used for brick work? such as Type N mortar? or concrete mix in paper bags? |
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